Atty. Jack Guthman
Jack Guthman is a lawyer practicing land use, real estate, government relations and 2 other areas of law. Jack received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years.
Government Relations & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 63+ Years Experience
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About Jack Guthman at a Glance
Jack Guthman is a Partner Emeritus based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Taft. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1963). Educated at Yale Law School (LL.B., 1963) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations/Recognitions American Bar Foundation (Fellow), Illinois Institute of Technology School of Architecture (Adjunct Professor 2010-Present), J, L, and Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jack Guthman
- Jack Guthman is a lawyer practicing land use, real estate, government relations and 2 other areas of law
- Jack received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
- Jack practices at Taft in Chicago, IL
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Jack Guthman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack Guthman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Chicago
Jack Guthman is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →
Government & Administrative Law in Chicago
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Jack Guthman is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Jack Guthman
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 Jack Guthman's practice in the field of real estate, zoning, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jack Guthman brings 63+ 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 real estate, zoning, and government, Jack Guthman 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 Jack Guthman 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 Jack Guthman Handles in Chicago
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