Atty. Jeffrey C. Wagner

Atty. Jeffrey C. Wagner

Jeffrey C. Wagner is a lawyer practicing closely held business, international tax, pass-through and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey C. Wagner at a glance

Jeffrey C. Wagner is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, tax, international tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of Illinois U.S. Tax Court (1993). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1990). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Assns. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeffrey C. Wagner is a lawyer practicing closely held business, international tax, pass-through and 3 other areas of law
  • Jeffrey received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Jeffrey practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey C. Wagner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey C. Wagner 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Jeffrey C. Wagner is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

International Tax

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Jeffrey C. Wagner is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 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 Jeffrey C. Wagner

Where is Jeffrey C. Wagner's law office located?
Jeffrey C. Wagner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey C. Wagner handle?
Jeffrey C. Wagner focuses on business, tax, international tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey C. Wagner practiced law?
Jeffrey C. Wagner has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Jeffrey C. Wagner go to law school?
Jeffrey C. Wagner earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Jeffrey C. Wagner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 1993
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Illinois U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1993

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