Atty. Howard Jay Kirschbaum
Howard Jay Kirschbaum is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud, business and 1 other area of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 47+ Years Experience
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About Howard Jay Kirschbaum at a Glance
Howard Jay Kirschbaum is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at University of Michigan School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard Jay Kirschbaum
- Howard Jay Kirschbaum is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud, business and 1 other area of law
- Howard received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Howard practices at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Howard Jay Kirschbaum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Jay Kirschbaum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business Formation in Chicago
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Securities Law in Chicago
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Consumer Protection in Chicago
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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 Howard Jay Kirschbaum
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 Howard Jay Kirschbaum's practice in the field of formation, business, real estate, securities, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard Jay Kirschbaum brings 47+ 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 formation, business, and real estate, Howard Jay Kirschbaum 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 Howard Jay Kirschbaum 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 Howard Jay Kirschbaum Handles in Chicago
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