Atty. Jay Steven Zabel

Atty. Jay Steven Zabel

Jay Steven Zabel is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, real estate, corporate and 5 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

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About Jay Steven Zabel at a glance

Jay Steven Zabel is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jay Zabel & Associates, Ltd.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1973), and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1973) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1969). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jay Steven Zabel is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, real estate, corporate and 5 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Jay practices at Jay Zabel & Associates, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Steven Zabel's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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.

Jay Steven Zabel is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Steven Zabel

Where is Jay Steven Zabel's law office located?
Jay Steven Zabel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jay Zabel & Associates, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Steven Zabel handle?
Jay Steven Zabel focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jay Steven Zabel practiced law?
Jay Steven Zabel has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Jay Steven Zabel go to law school?
Jay Steven Zabel earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Jay Steven Zabel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1973
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980

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