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Paul F. O'Keefe, President Attorney
Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Contracts, Breach of Contract, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts and Estat...
Phone:312-263-9200
Web:http://www.okeefelawoffice.com
Address: 1 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2520, Chicago, IL 60601
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Law Firm:Paul F. O'Keefe, P.C.
Lawyer:Paul F. O'Keefe
Phone:312-263-9200
Fax:312-263-6245
Lawyer Title:President
Practice Areas:Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Contracts, Breach of Contract, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Contested Trusts and Estates, Trial Practice, Probate & Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
Bio:Paul F. O'Keefe has practiced law at Paul F. O'Keefe, P.C. since he founded it in June 2000. He practices commercial litigation, estate and probate law, and white collar criminal law. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney in both the Civil Trial Division and Criminal Division of the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, Waukegan, Illinois, from 1992 until June 2000. As an Assistant State's Attorney, the U.S. Department of Justice recognized him for an outstanding record in the prosecution of offenders brought to justice through the combined efforts of local law enforcement agencies and the F.B.I. Prior to serving as an Assistant State's Attorney, he practiced corporate and real estate transactional law as an Associate at Siemon Larsen & Purdy in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and graduated from Loyola Academy, Wilmette, Illinois. Member University Club of Chicago.
Admitted:1990, Illinois; 2000, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 2010, U.S. Tax Court;
College:College of the Holy Cross, B.A., History, 1987
Law School:University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1990
Membership:Lake County (Member: Civil Trial and Appeal Committee, 2000?), Illinois State (Member, Sections on: Civil Practice and Procedure; Trusts and Estates), Chicago (Member, 2000?; Chairman, 2000-2001, 2002-2003 and Vice-Chairman, 2001-2002, Civil Practice Committee Division II; Member, Civil Practice Executive Committee, 2000-2004; Civil Practice Committee; Criminal Law Committee; International & Foreign Law; Commercial Litigation Committee) and American (Member, Sections on: International Law, Civil Practice, Law Practice Management) Bar Associations; The Lawyers Club of Chicago; American Inn's of Court, Jefferson Inn; University Club of Chicago.
Web:http://www.okeefelawoffice.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Paul F. O'Keefe, graduated from College of the Holy Cross, B.A., History, 1987 University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1990, is now employed by Paul F. O'Keefe, P.C. at 1 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2520 Chicago, IL 60601.

While being a member of Lake County (Member: Civil Trial and Appeal Committee, 2000?), Illinois State (Member, Sections on: Civil Practice and Procedure; Trusts and Estates), Chicago (Member, 2000?; Chairman, 2000-2001, 2002-2003 and Vice-Chairman, 2001-2002, Civil Practice Committee Division II; Member, Civil Practice Executive Committee, 2000-2004; Civil Practice Committee; Criminal Law Committee; International & Foreign Law; Commercial Litigation Committee) and American (Member, Sections on: International Law, Civil Practice, Law Practice Management) Bar Associations; The Lawyers Club of Chicago; American Inn's of Court, Jefferson Inn; University Club of Chicago., Paul F. O'Keefe is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Paul F. O'Keefe as your lawyer, you should consider whether Paul F. O'Keefe offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Paul F. O'Keefe has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Paul F. O'Keefe's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Paul F. O'Keefe has been admitted in 1990, Illinois; 2000, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 2010, U.S. Tax Court;. His or her practice areas include Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, Corporate Litigation, Contracts, Breach of Contract, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Contested Trusts and Estates, Trial Practice, Probate & Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts.

Paul F. O'Keefe's college and law school education includes College of the Holy Cross, B.A., History, 1987, University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1990. Other biographical background includes Paul F. O'Keefe has practiced law at Paul F. O'Keefe, P.C. since he founded it in June 2000. He practices commercial litigation, estate and probate law, and white collar criminal law. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney in both the Civil Trial Division and Criminal Division of the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, Waukegan, Illinois, from 1992 until June 2000. As an Assistant State's Attorney, the U.S. Department of Justice recognized him for an outstanding record in the prosecution of offenders brought to justice through the combined efforts of local law enforcement agencies and the F.B.I. Prior to serving as an Assistant State's Attorney, he practiced corporate and real estate transactional law as an Associate at Siemon Larsen & Purdy in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Highland Park, Illinois and graduated from Loyola Academy, Wilmette, Illinois. Member University Club of Chicago.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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