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Atty. Jane Zhao

Atty. Jane Zhao

Jane Zhao is a lawyer practicing tax, trusts, wills, trusts and estates. Jane received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2005, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Chicago Chicago 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Jane Zhao at a glance

Jane Zhao is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on trusts and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2012) and Florida (2019). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Illinois (B.S. Accountancy, 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jane Zhao is a lawyer practicing tax, trusts, wills, trusts and estates
  • Jane received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 2005, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Jane practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jane Zhao's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jane Zhao

Where is Jane Zhao's law office located?
Jane Zhao's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jane Zhao handle?
Jane Zhao focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jane Zhao practiced law?
Jane Zhao has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Jane Zhao go to law school?
Jane Zhao earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S. Accountancy, 2005).
How can I contact Jane Zhao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 2012
B.S. Accountancy
University of Illinois
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2012
Florida
Admitted: 2019

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