Atty. Jesse A. Criz

Atty. Jesse A. Criz

Jesse A. Criz is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, corporate and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Jesse A. Criz at a glance

Jesse A. Criz is a Partner Co-Chair, National REIT Tax Practice based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jesse A. Criz is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, corporate and 6 other areas of law
  • Jesse received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Jesse practices at DLA Piper LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jesse A. Criz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jesse A. Criz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

Jesse A. Criz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Jesse A. Criz is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Jesse A. Criz

Where is Jesse A. Criz's law office located?
Jesse A. Criz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jesse A. Criz handle?
Jesse A. Criz focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jesse A. Criz practiced law?
Jesse A. Criz has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Jesse A. Criz go to law school?
Jesse A. Criz earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Jesse A. Criz for a consultation?
You can contact Jesse A. Criz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1998
B.S.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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