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Atty. Jay Scott Readey

Atty. Jay Scott Readey

Jay Scott Readey is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. Jay received a M.B.A. degree from Yale School of Management in 2004, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay Scott Readey at a glance

Jay Scott Readey is a Chicago Lawyers' Comm. for Civil Rights Under based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 2004) and Yale School of Management (M.B.A. Yale, 2004). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay Scott Readey is a lawyer practicing real estate, tax, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Jay received a M.B.A. degree from Yale School of Management in 2004, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Jay practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Scott Readey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jay Scott Readey 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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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Jay Scott Readey is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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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 Scott Readey

Where is Jay Scott Readey's law office located?
Jay Scott Readey's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Scott Readey handle?
Jay Scott Readey focuses on business, real estate, tax, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jay Scott Readey practiced law?
Jay Scott Readey has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Jay Scott Readey go to law school?
Jay Scott Readey earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (M.B.A. Yale, 2004).
How can I contact Jay Scott Readey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 2004
M.B.A. Yale
Yale School of Management
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004

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