Atty. Ilana S. Bley
Known for her responsiveness and practical insight, Ilana Bley helps clients navigate complex legal matters with clarity and confidence. She breaks down complicated issues into clear, actionable guidance, often uncovering risks and solutions clients hadn’t yet considered.
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Ilana S. Bley is a trusts and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Arentfox Schiff Llp. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 2015) and Washington University in St. Louis (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Known for her responsiveness and practical insight, Ilana Bley helps clients navigate complex legal matters with clarity and confidence
- She breaks down complicated issues into clear, actionable guidance, often uncovering risks and solutions clients hadn’t yet considered
- Recognized as proactive and solutions-oriented, Ilana makes it her mission to ensure clients feel informed, prepared and well cared for every step of the way
- She focuses her practice on assisting individuals, families and business owners with complex tax planning and wealth transfer strategies
- Ilana handles a variety of matters, including implementing tax efficient estate plans, administering trusts and estates, estate and gift tax returns, and charitable planning
- Ilana is an Associate Member of the Chicago Estate Planning Council (CEPC) and was selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2021-2024 editions of U.S
- News Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch.” She is a member of the American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association and frequently writes articles pertaining to changes in tax law
- Prior to joining Gould & Ratner, Ilana was a corporate associate at a large law firm in Chicago where she counseled clients on a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and general corporate matters
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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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