Atty. Jay Allan Erens

Atty. Jay Allan Erens

Jay Allan Erens is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions & business counseling, mergers & acquisitions, transactional & securities and 2 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years.

Chicago Chicago 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay Allan Erens at a glance

Jay Allan Erens is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (1960). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1959) and Yale University (B.A., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay Allan Erens is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions & business counseling, mergers & acquisitions, transactional & securities and 2 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • Jay practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Allan Erens's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

Jay Allan Erens is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

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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 Jay Allan Erens

Where is Jay Allan Erens's law office located?
Jay Allan Erens's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Allan Erens handle?
Jay Allan Erens focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jay Allan Erens practiced law?
Jay Allan Erens has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Jay Allan Erens go to law school?
Jay Allan Erens earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (B.A., 1956).
How can I contact Jay Allan Erens for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jay Allan Erens received?
Jay Allan Erens's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1959
B.A.
Yale University
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1960

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