
Puneet Cham, Estate Planning Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning and Trusts
PartneratLatimer LeVay Fyock LLC
Chicago, IL
Practicing estate planning in Chicago since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
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Puneet Cham is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Estate Planning and Trusts. Puneet has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Trusts
- Handles Estate Planning and Trusts matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Puneet Cham: Puneet Cham is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Estate Planning and Trusts. Puneet has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC.
Areas of practice
Puneet's practice areas in Chicago
Puneet concentrates on estate planning and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Puneet handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning cases in Chicago, Illinois
Puneet takes estate planning matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Puneet agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Chicago, Illinois
Puneet takes trusts matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Puneet agrees to represent you.
Biography
Puneet Cham, estate planning attorney serving Chicago
Puneet Cham is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Estate Planning and Trusts. Puneet has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC. Puneet works from Chicago, Illinois and takes on estate planning matters across the region.
Puneet concentrates his practice in the areas of tax planning, trust and estate administration, probate practice, minor and adult guardianship, estate and trust litigation, asset protection planning, and business succession planning. Puneet has experience in the administration of trusts and estates and the preparation of estate and gift tax returns, drafting post-nuptial and pre-nuptial agreements, generation-skipping trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, special needs trusts, qualified domestic trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts and irrevocable life insurance trusts, and organizing and creating limited liability companies, corporations and limited partnerships.
How Puneet handles estate planning matters
Puneet concentrates his practice in the areas of tax planning, trust and estate administration, probate practice, minor and adult guardianship, estate and trust litigation, asset protection planning, and business succession planning. Puneet has experience in the administration of trusts and estates and the preparation of estate and gift tax returns, drafting post-nuptial and pre-nuptial…
Who Puneet represents
Puneet reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning and trusts matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Puneet studied and practices
University of Illinois College of Law J.D.
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James Madison College at Michigan State University B.A. with honors
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Jurisdictions
Puneet's state bar admissions
Illinois
2000 · ACTIVE
Puneet studied at — in University of Illinois College of Law J.D. and — in James Madison College at Michigan State University B.A. with honors.
Law school and academic background
Puneet completed — in University of Illinois College of Law J.D. and — in James Madison College at Michigan State University B.A. with honors. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Puneet runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Puneet's professional memberships and bar associations
Illinois State Bar Association The Chicago Bar Association American Bar Association
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Locations
Puneet Cham's office in Chicago
Puneet's primary office is at 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, 60603-5128. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC
55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60603-5128
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How to hire Puneet Cham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Puneet usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Puneet charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Puneet's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Puneet will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Puneet
Puneet discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Puneet confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Puneet's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Puneet Cham
How much does it cost to hire Puneet for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Puneet walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Puneet offer a free consultation?
Puneet charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Puneet's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Puneet's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Puneet gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Puneet take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Puneet is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Puneet will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Puneet?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Puneet will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Puneet accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Puneet's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Estate Planning attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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