About Christopher
Practice areas
- Estate planning: 35%
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills. My goal is to make sure my clients consider all options and make informed choices they are comfortable with.
26 years, 300 cases
- State, local, and municipal law: 30%
Currently Village Attorney for the Village of Homewood, Illinois. Currently attorney for the South Suburban Special Recreation Association. Formerly attorney for the Country Club Hills and Blue island Park Districts.
26 years, 275 cases
- Probate: 25%
Handling estate planning, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and Medicaid planning. NAELA member.
26 years, 250 cases
- Real estate: 10%
Representing sellers and buyers of residential and commercial real estate.
26 years, 400 cases
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
2024 Hickory Rd.
Suite 205
Homewood, IL, 60430-2145
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Active In Good Standing | 1995 | 04/01/2022 |
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1984 | 03/03/2022 |
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
Family & Guardianship Matters
5.0 stars
Posted by Johnson Family
September 12, 2015
Christopher Cummings
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
January 26, 2010
Christopher Cummings review
5.0 stars
Posted by noel
December 9, 2009
Attorney endorsements
(4)
Daniel Hinich, Government Attorney on May 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Raymond Wigell, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 20, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cummings' knowledge is very comprehensive and current. He not only sees and understands the particular question but he puts it in the client's (your) context. His extraordinary advice, counsel and ethical practice is noteworthy in today's environment.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $250-$275/hour
- Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Always
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