Atty. Jay Shelby Berlin
Jay Shelby Berlin is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial and corporate disputes, breach of contracts and 4 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Jay Shelby Berlin is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jaffe & Berlin, L.L.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, workers comp, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and Michigan U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1991) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1988). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association American Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jay Shelby Berlin is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, commercial and corporate disputes, breach of contracts and 4 other areas of law
- Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Jay practices at Jaffe & Berlin, L.L.C. in Chicago, IL
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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 Shelby Berlin is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jay Shelby Berlin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jay Shelby Berlin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jay Shelby Berlin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
Jay Shelby Berlin is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Illinois →
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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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