Atty. Jay Contorer

Atty. Jay Contorer

Jay Contorer is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Deerfield Deerfield 67 Years Experience 67 year
Call (224) 223-8016

Profile Summary

About Jay Contorer at a glance

Jay Contorer is a probate, personal injury, and real estate attorney based in Deerfield, Illinois. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1959). Educated at Northwestern University J.D. (—) and Northwestern University B.A. (—). Serves clients in Deerfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay Contorer is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Jay practices in Deerfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Contorer's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Jay Contorer is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Jay Contorer is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Jay Contorer is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

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 Deerfield 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay Contorer

Where is Jay Contorer's law office located?
Jay Contorer's law practice is located in Deerfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Contorer handle?
Jay Contorer focuses on probate, personal injury, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jay Contorer practiced law?
Jay Contorer has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Jay Contorer go to law school?
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Education

Northwestern University J.D.
- In Progress
Northwestern University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1959

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