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The Law Offices of Richard Katz has a team of experienced attorneys ready for consultation.
Please read our attorney profiles below.
Richard Katz, J.D., R.A.
Contact: richard@richardkatzlaw.com
Richard Katz was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1995. He has 16 years of experience and has successfully served, counseled, and represented hundreds of clients in matters ranging from real estate transactions, contractual and civil matters of all kinds, to complex litigation of construction and environmental matters. In addition to his membership in the Illinois Bar, he is also a licensed architect in Illinois. He is also a member of The American Bar Association.
Education
- J.D. with Honors and Certificate in Environmental Law from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, 1995
- Bachelor of Architecture in Design from the University of Illinois, Chicago, 1974
- Internship, Waste Management, Oak Brook, IL
- Externship, Illinois Attorney General’s Office, Environmental Enforcement Division - Received letter of Commendation from Matt Dunn, Chief of the Environmental Control Division
Honors/Awards
- Class Award in Environmental Law
- American Jurisprudence Award
- Five academic scholarships
Community Service
- Environmental/Legal - five years of service on Oak Park's Barrie Park Citizens Advisory Committee, a liaison between the community, the local governmental bodies, and NICOR Gas and ComEd. Barrie Park, now a public park, was the site of a coal gasification plant. This urban remediation project was one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. Mr. Katz's service was recognized by the community in 2006.
- Richard is currently a Member of the Executive Board of The Shawnash Institute, Inc., an organization dedicated to improving health and nutrition in underserved urban environments.
- Architectural - designed the site-built therapy structure known as the "Playground for All" at Holmes School in Oak Park. One of the first of its kind, this project received national recognition and a U.S. patent.
OF COUNSEL
Kevin Alexander, J.D.
Of counsel to the firm is Attorney Kevin Alexander. Mr. Alexander has over 20 years of experience in real estate matters, condominium law, and estate planning. He received his J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1984.
Michael Colter II, J.D.
Also of counsel to the firm is Attorney Michael Colter II, who works in the areas of Estate Planning and Business Planning. Michael received his J.D. from Michigan State University with a concentration in Corporate Law.
Call The Law Offices of Richard Katz today at 708-524-1000, or browse our website for more information. If you have any other questions or comments, please contact us.
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