Atty. Jack Nathan Bernstein
Jack Nathan Bernstein is a lawyer practicing tax, planning, restructuring and 1 other area of law. Jack received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Planning & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 31+ Years Experience
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About Jack Nathan Bernstein at a Glance
Jack Nathan Bernstein is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995). Educated at John Marshall Law School (LL.M. Tax, 1998) and Emory University (B.A., 1986). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jack Nathan Bernstein
- Jack Nathan Bernstein is a lawyer practicing tax, planning, restructuring and 1 other area of law
- Jack received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Jack practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
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Jack Nathan Bernstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack Nathan Bernstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jack Nathan Bernstein is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Nathan Bernstein
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 Nathan Bernstein's practice in the field of employment and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jack Nathan Bernstein brings 31+ 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 employment and tax, Jack Nathan Bernstein 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 Nathan Bernstein 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 Nathan Bernstein Handles in Chicago
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