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Craig Pierson

Craig Pierson

Pierson & Strachan P.C.
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law
  • Illinois
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Biography

Craig D. Pierson has been practicing law in Illinois for 20 years. Craig focuses on estate planning, real estate, and business law. As an estate planning attorney, Craig has advised clients on sophisticated estate tax planning techniques, including GRATs, QPRTs, family limited partnerships, generation-skipping tax, charitable remainder trusts, and insurance trusts. In his practice as a real estate lawyer, Craig has advised clients on condominium conversion, environmental concerns, tax challenges, and has created appropriate corporate and other companies with which to hold real estate. His real estate practice includes the representation of general contractors, construction managers, real estate developers, and sub-contractors in all phases of construction-related litigation. His experience also includes drafting contracts and safety manuals for individual projects. Prior to joining private practice, Craig gained significant trial experience as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Lake County, Illinois. Craig is also skilled in alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration. His negotiating skills were sharpened while working as an agent on behalf of professional athletes.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    $250-$400 per/hr
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Professional Experience
Partner
Pierson & Strachan P.C.
- Current
Partner
Kennedy Pierson & Strachan
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Associate
Christensen & Ehret
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Assistant State's Attorney
Lake County State's Attorney
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Sports Agent
RMG Sports Management
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Education
Tulane University School of Law
J.D.
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Kenyon College
B.A. | English
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Professional Associations
The Lake Bluff Polilce and Fire Commission
Chairman
- Current
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The Croya Foundation
President
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Pierson & Strachan P.C.
67 E Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Telephone: (847) 234-0099