Atty. Eric N. Mann
Eric builds sophisticated estate planning strategies for families and individuals, including business owners and executives. He also counsels clients on the legal and business implications of major life events, including premarital planning, relocating to a new jurisdiction, appointing short-term guardians for vacationing relatives and loved ones and designating agents for health care decisions.
Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Eric N. Mann at a Glance
Eric N. Mann is a trusts attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT (J.D., 1996) and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (B.S., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric N. Mann
- Eric builds sophisticated estate planning strategies for families and individuals, including business owners and executives
- He also counsels clients on the legal and business implications of major life events, including premarital planning, relocating to a new jurisdiction, appointing short-term guardians for vacationing relatives and loved ones and designating agents for health care decisions
- Eric represents clients spanning numerous industries and backgrounds, including traders, doctors, professional athletes, real estate developers, private equity firms, manufacturers, movie producers and others
- A certified public accountant, he creates comprehensive approaches to protect and add value to his clients’ varied business and personal interests, including designing succession plans that enable wealth and leadership to flow from one generation to another in a seamless and tax-efficient manner
- While in law school in 1995, Eric authored an amended section of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 to expand the authority of a guardian to make gifts to and establish estate planning documents for special needs adults
- The section also benefits those with special needs by directing guardians to investigate and pursue a ward’s eligibility for governmental benefits
- Clients benefit from Eric’s aptitude for developing holistic yet flexible and practical solutions for reaching their long-term objectives
- They rely on him as a valued advisor whose expansive mindset incorporates their estate planning, business interests, personal matters, tax minimization, charitable endeavors, insurance needs and more – the dynamics essential to their overall well-being and success
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Eric N. Mann's Areas of Legal Practice
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Trusts in Chicago
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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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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Eric N. Mann
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 Eric N. Mann's practice in the field of trusts.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Eric N. Mann's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Eric N. Mann 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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