Atty. Jack S. Levin
Jack S. Levin is a lawyer practicing venture capital, business, mergers & acquisitions and 8 other areas of law.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 65+ Years Experience
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About Jack S. Levin at a Glance
Jack S. Levin is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court (1961). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1961) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations American College of Tax Counsel. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jack S. Levin
- Jack S. Levin is a lawyer practicing venture capital, business, mergers & acquisitions and 8 other areas of law
- Jack received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
- Jack practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
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Jack S. Levin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack S. Levin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jack S. Levin is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jack S. Levin is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
Jack S. Levin is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
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 Jack S. Levin
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 S. Levin's practice in the field of business, tax, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jack S. Levin brings 65+ 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 business, tax, and m&a, Jack S. Levin 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 S. Levin 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 S. Levin Handles in Chicago
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