Atty. Howard Mark Helsinger

Atty. Howard Mark Helsinger

Howard Mark Helsinger is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills, probate and 9 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1962, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Mark Helsinger at a glance

Howard Mark Helsinger is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1978) and Haverford College (B.A. Princeton, 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Howard Mark Helsinger is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills, probate and 9 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1962, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Howard practices at Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Mark Helsinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Mark Helsinger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Howard Mark Helsinger is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

Howard Mark Helsinger is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Howard Mark Helsinger is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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.

Howard Mark Helsinger is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Howard Mark Helsinger is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Mark Helsinger

Where is Howard Mark Helsinger's law office located?
Howard Mark Helsinger's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Mark Helsinger handle?
Howard Mark Helsinger focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Howard Mark Helsinger practiced law?
Howard Mark Helsinger has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Howard Mark Helsinger go to law school?
Howard Mark Helsinger earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Princeton, 1962).
How can I contact Howard Mark Helsinger for a consultation?
You can contact Howard Mark Helsinger directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Howard Mark Helsinger received?
Howard Mark Helsinger's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1978
B.A. Princeton
Haverford College
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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