Atty. Herbert B. Olfson

Atty. Herbert B. Olfson

Herbert B. Olfson is a lawyer practicing taxation law, financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions law.

Glenview Glenview 69 Years Experience 69 year
Call (312) 675-8296

Profile Summary

About Herbert B. Olfson at a glance

Herbert B. Olfson is a tax and m&a attorney based in Glenview, Illinois. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1957). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1957) and Harvard College (A.B., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Glenview, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Herbert B. Olfson is a lawyer practicing taxation law, financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions law
  • Herbert received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1954, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • Herbert practices in Glenview, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Herbert B. Olfson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Herbert B. Olfson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Herbert B. Olfson is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

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 Glenview 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Herbert B. Olfson

Where is Herbert B. Olfson's law office located?
Herbert B. Olfson's law practice is located in Glenview, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Herbert B. Olfson handle?
Herbert B. Olfson focuses on tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Herbert B. Olfson practiced law?
Herbert B. Olfson has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did Herbert B. Olfson go to law school?
Herbert B. Olfson earned their education at (LL.B., 1957); (A.B., 1954).
How can I contact Herbert B. Olfson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Herbert B. Olfson received?
Herbert B. Olfson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1957
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1957

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