Christopher J. Cummings

Christopher J. Cummings

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 41 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Homewood, IL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, State, Local And Municipal Law, Probate, Real Estate

2024 Hickory Rd., Suite 205, Homewood, IL

About Christopher

Practice Areas

4

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.

30 years | 300 cases

35%
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.

30 years | 275 cases

30%
Probate 25%

Handling estate planning, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and Medicaid planning. NAELA member.

30 years | 250 cases

25%
Real Estate 10%

Representing sellers and buyers of residential and commercial real estate.

30 years | 400 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 30 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 41 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1984

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Christopher J. Cummings

2024 Hickory Rd., Suite 205, Homewood, IL, 60430-2145

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Christopher J. Cummings's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | January 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate and Trusts

Chris worked with my sister and I to settle our parent’s trusts and estates. He and his team were very knowledgeable, approachable, and responsive. He guided us in every step of the process and did everything he committed to do in a timely manner. He and his staff were never rushed, always availab...le to discuss issues, were courteous, and professional. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Johnson Family | September 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family & Guardianship Matters

Mr. Cummings, and assistant (Claire), have been truly appreciated while having had to assume Guardianship for a beloved family member. While providing the expertise, integrity, one’s patience and professionalism make it clear being such a respected individual & law firm in our area. On behalf of ou...r family, we thank you.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2010

Christopher Cummings

Mr. Cummings was very helpful while selling my elderly mother's house. He was professional, informative, and knowledgeable.

Posted by noel | December 9, 2009

Christopher Cummings review

Mr. Cummings was remarkably courteous and thoughtful toward my late sister. He and his assistant brought their office to her when she could not come to his office. He spoke in efficient and businesslike but reassuring words with her as we worked through the powers of attorney for health matters, th...e HIPA documents, the will and the living will. He knew what needed to be done and how to get it done quickly. After my sister's death, Mr. Cummings and I were able to work together smoothly and efficiently although I lived 150 miles from his office. There was never more than a day between my question and his answer. The estate was probated and completely settled 16 months after my sister's death.

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Christopher J. Cummings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Hinich

Government lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Raymond Wigell

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 20

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."

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Roger Hutchison

Probate lawyer | Nov 15

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."

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Robert Held

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Jul 07

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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Robert Held

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Christopher J. Cummings P.C. (formerly Cummings & Duda, Ltd.)

1990 - Present

JAG, United States Army Reserve

1993 - 1996

, Illinois Department of Corrections

1984 - 1993

Assistant States Attorney, State's Attorney of Cook County, Illinois

Associations

2006 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

1996 - Present

American Bar Association

1996 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

1995 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

1984 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2002 - 2003

South Suburban Bar Association

President

Education

2012

United States Army War College

Masters in Strategic Studies

1984

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Butler University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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