Atty. Ben Mac Roth
Ben Mac Roth is a lawyer practicing taxation, wealth transfer & succession planning, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law. Ben received a M.B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 51+ Years Experience
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About Ben Mac Roth at a Glance
Ben Mac Roth is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Roetzel & Andress A Legal Professional Association. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975), Florida (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1976), and U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of Illinois, Champaign (M.B.A. University, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Member and Officer, Probate and Trust Law Committee, 1975— Employee Benefit Committee, 1990), Illinois State and American (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ben Mac Roth
- Ben Mac Roth is a lawyer practicing taxation, wealth transfer & succession planning, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law
- Ben received a M.B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Ben practices at Roetzel & Andress A Legal Professional Association in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Ben Mac Roth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ben Mac Roth handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Probate in Chicago
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Estate Planning & Probate in Chicago
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Ben Mac Roth is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ben Mac Roth is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Ben Mac Roth is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Ben Mac Roth is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Ben Mac Roth
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ben Mac Roth's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, employment, real estate, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ben Mac Roth brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Florida, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Ben Mac Roth can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and employment, Ben Mac Roth can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Ben Mac Roth attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ben Mac Roth Handles in Chicago
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