Atty. Harold Jay Lipsitz
Harold Jay Lipsitz is a lawyer practicing tax controversies, taxation (local, state, federal and international) law. Harold received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Tax Controversies & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 49+ Years Experience
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About Harold Jay Lipsitz at a Glance
Harold Jay Lipsitz is a irs, tax, and international attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1977) and University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Harold Jay Lipsitz
- Harold Jay Lipsitz is a lawyer practicing tax controversies, taxation (local, state, federal and international) law
- Harold received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Harold practices in Chicago, IL
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Harold Jay Lipsitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Harold Jay Lipsitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
IRS Disputes & Audits in Chicago
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Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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International Law in Chicago
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 Harold Jay Lipsitz
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 Harold Jay Lipsitz's practice in the field of irs, tax, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Harold Jay Lipsitz brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering irs, tax, and international, Harold Jay Lipsitz 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 Harold Jay Lipsitz 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 Harold Jay Lipsitz Handles in Chicago
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