Atty. James B. Sarnoff

Atty. James B. Sarnoff

James Sarnoff has been an attorney with Sarnoff & Baccash since 2003, dedicating his practice to securing favorable property assessments and taxes for property tax clients through the pursuit of equitable fair market values, applicable incentives and reduced tax rates. Awards: Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network, 2015 Davis, Gidwitz & Glasser Young Leadership Award, Jewish United Fund, 2014 36 Under 36, OY!

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About James B. Sarnoff at a glance

James B. Sarnoff is a real estate, tax, tax litigation, estate tax, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sarnoff Property Tax. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 2002) and Syracuse University (B.S., 1999). Active member of American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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James Sarnoff has been an attorney with Sarnoff & Baccash since 2003, dedicating his practice to securing favorable property assessments and taxes for property tax clients through the pursuit of equitable fair market values, applicable incentives and reduced tax rates

Awards

  • Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network, 2015 Davis, Gidwitz & Glasser Young Leadership Award, Jewish United Fund, 2014 36 Under 36, OY!
  • Chicago, 2012 Associations: Institute for Professionals in Taxation (Member, 2015 - current) Green Acres Country Club (Board of Directors, 2015 - 2015) Standard Club (Board of Directors, 2014 - Present) JUF (President - Young Leadership Division, 2012 - 2013) National Young Leadership Cabinet (Member, 2012 - Present) National Association of Property Tax Attorneys (Secretary, 2011 - Present) JUF (Campaign Chair - Young Leadership Division, 2011 - 2012) Pi Kappa Alpha (President, 1998 - 1999) Publications: Illinois Real Estate Journal, New Five-Year Incentive in Cook County Expands Availability of Property Tax Relief, 2014 Conference Speaking Engagements: IPT Annual Conference, Sailing Through the Appeals Process From Coast to Coast, 2015

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Sarnoff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Sarnoff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

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

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Tax Litigation

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Estate & Gift Tax

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 James B. Sarnoff

Where is James B. Sarnoff's law office located?
James B. Sarnoff's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sarnoff Property Tax. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Sarnoff handle?
James B. Sarnoff focuses on real estate, tax, tax litigation, estate tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James B. Sarnoff practiced law?
James B. Sarnoff has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did James B. Sarnoff go to law school?
James B. Sarnoff earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1999).
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 2002
B.S.
Syracuse University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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