Atty. Joel A. Stein

Atty. Joel A. Stein

Joel A. Stein is a lawyer practicing banking, creditor rights and secured lending, litigation, banking and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (224) 312-2439 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joel A. Stein at a glance

Joel A. Stein is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Deutsch, Levy & Engel Chartered. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), United States District Court, N.D. Illinois (1978), District of Columbia (1979), and California (1980). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (law, 1978) and SUNY at Buffalo (B.A. University, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations Illinois State Bar Association Illinois Creditor's Bar Association Chicago Bar Association California Bar Association New Jersey Bar Association New York Bar Association Florida Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joel A. Stein is a lawyer practicing banking, creditor rights and secured lending, litigation, banking and 4 other areas of law
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from SUNY at Buffalo in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Joel practices at Deutsch, Levy & Engel Chartered in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joel A. Stein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel A. Stein 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Joel A. Stein is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Foreclosure Defense

Joel A. Stein is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Joel A. Stein is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Joel A. Stein

Where is Joel A. Stein's law office located?
Joel A. Stein's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Deutsch, Levy & Engel Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel A. Stein handle?
Joel A. Stein focuses on business, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joel A. Stein practiced law?
Joel A. Stein has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Joel A. Stein go to law school?
Joel A. Stein earned their education at (law, 1978); (B.A. University, 1974).
How can I contact Joel A. Stein for a consultation?
You can contact Joel A. Stein 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.
What awards or recognition has Joel A. Stein received?
Joel A. Stein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

law
University of Chicago Law School
- 1978
B.A. University
SUNY at Buffalo
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
United States District Court, N.D. Illinois
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
California
Admitted: 1980
New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
United States District Court, New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
Florida
Admitted: 1998
New York United States Supreme Court United States District Court, S.D. and E.D. New York
Admitted: 1999

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