Atty. Jason Thomas Shilson

Atty. Jason Thomas Shilson

Jason Thomas Shilson is a lawyer practicing appeals, state taxation, local taxation and 1 other area of law. Jason received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

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Profile Summary

About Jason Thomas Shilson at a glance

Jason Thomas Shilson is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at O'Keefe, Lyons & Hynes, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on tax, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1994). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1993) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jason Thomas Shilson is a lawyer practicing appeals, state taxation, local taxation and 1 other area of law
  • Jason received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Jason practices at O'Keefe, Lyons & Hynes, LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jason Thomas Shilson's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Jason Thomas Shilson

Where is Jason Thomas Shilson's law office located?
Jason Thomas Shilson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is O'Keefe, Lyons & Hynes, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jason Thomas Shilson handle?
Jason Thomas Shilson focuses on tax, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jason Thomas Shilson practiced law?
Jason Thomas Shilson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Jason Thomas Shilson go to law school?
Jason Thomas Shilson earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Jason Thomas Shilson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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