Practice areas
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
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
Handling estate planning, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and Medicaid planning. NAELA member.
26 years, 250 cases
Representing sellers and buyers of residential and commercial real estate.
26 years, 400 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Christopher J. Cummings P.C. (formerly Cummings & Duda, Ltd.) | 1996 - Present |
JAG | United States Army Reserve | 1990 - Present |
Illinois Department of Corrections | 1993 - 1996 | |
Assistant States Attorney | State's Attorney of Cook County, Illinois | 1984 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Chicago Bar Association | 2006 - Present | |
American Bar Association | 1996 - Present | |
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys | 1996 - Present | |
Indiana State Bar Association | 1995 - Present | |
Illinois State Bar Association | 1984 - Present |
South Suburban Bar Association | President | 2002 - 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
United States Army War College | Masters in Strategic Studies | 2012 |
DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
Butler University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1980 |
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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
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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.
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.
Roger Hutchison, Probate Attorney on Nov 15, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked alongside Chris for close to two decades in the probate courts and in the South Suburban Bar Association, and can attest that his reputation is impeccable among his clients, his community and his fellow attorneys.
Robert Held, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Jul 7, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is a consummate professional - diligent, knowledgeable and helpful. Chris is a pleasure to work with and as a fellow lawyer in the community, I can offer my unqualified and heartfelt endorsement.
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