Atty. Gerald S. Kaufman

Atty. Gerald S. Kaufman

Gerald S. Kaufman is a lawyer practicing estate planning.

Chicago Chicago 66 yrs experience 66 year
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About Gerald S. Kaufman at a glance

Gerald S. Kaufman is a estate planning attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in New York (1960). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Gerald S. Kaufman is a lawyer practicing estate planning
  • Gerald has been licensed for 66 years
  • Gerald practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald S. Kaufman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald S. Kaufman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 andnue, 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.

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Where is Gerald S. Kaufman's law office located?
Gerald S. Kaufman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Gerald S. Kaufman focuses on estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gerald S. Kaufman practiced law?
Gerald S. Kaufman has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1960

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