Atty. Jerrold Howard Mayster

Atty. Jerrold Howard Mayster

Jerrold Howard Mayster is a lawyer practicing administrative law, ad valorem real property taxation law, admiralty & maritime and 2 other areas of law. Jerrold received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.

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Profile Summary

About Jerrold Howard Mayster at a glance

Jerrold Howard Mayster is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayster & Chaimson, LTD.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, government, adr, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1972) and Purdue University (B.S., 1968). Active member of Chicago (Member, Committee on State and Municipal Taxation, 1975—), Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jerrold Howard Mayster is a lawyer practicing administrative law, ad valorem real property taxation law, admiralty & maritime and 2 other areas of law
  • Jerrold received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Jerrold practices at Mayster & Chaimson, LTD. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jerrold Howard Mayster's Areas of Practice

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

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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Government & Administrative Law

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

Jerrold Howard Mayster is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Jerrold Howard Mayster is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Jerrold Howard Mayster

Where is Jerrold Howard Mayster's law office located?
Jerrold Howard Mayster's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mayster & Chaimson, LTD.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jerrold Howard Mayster handle?
Jerrold Howard Mayster focuses on real estate, tax, government, adr, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jerrold Howard Mayster practiced law?
Jerrold Howard Mayster has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Jerrold Howard Mayster go to law school?
Jerrold Howard Mayster earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Jerrold Howard Mayster for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1972
B.S.
Purdue University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972

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