Navigate the complex legal issues of renouncing citizenship and leaving the US. We advise client on everything from complex legal issues to how to organize a household move, find a local doctor and mail forwarding.
Preparation of education, vital records, police background checks, banking and other documents for acceptance abroad.
Assistance with issues of child support, parenting, international visitation and international divorce.
International taxation and trust issues.
Preparation of Last Will and Testament that conforms to the "UN CONVENTION PROVIDING A UNIFORM LAW ON THE FORM OF AN INTERNATIONAL WILL"
Need to obtain a foreign visa or residence permit? We have a network of trusted, reputable attorneys in countries around the world that we work with.
Managing Partner
MANAGING PARTNER
James H. “Jim” Dawdy, III holds a Bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Philosophy from Arizona State University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law. He made both the honor roll and dean’s lists and graduated with Clinical Honors.
Jim has lived, worked or traveled in over 50 countries, as a health, safety and emergency medical consultant to the oil and gas and construction industries, as well as for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan.
He has resided and worked in Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Romania, thus he has an intimate understanding of the challenging legal issues that effect expatriates, retirees, digital nomads and others seeing to live abroad.
Jim speaks Russian and Esperanto.
Expat Law is a modern multi-lingual law firm uniquely positioned to personalize the client experience.
We provide our clients multiple options to both receive our services either in person or remotely and to pay fairly for services rendered.
Contact us today find out how Expat Law can help with your legal questions.
Law Firm Office:
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
111 N. Wabash Ave, Ste 100
The Garland Bldg. #3242
Chicago, IL 60602
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