Atty. Joel M. Friedman

Atty. Joel M. Friedman

Joel M. Friedman is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, business planning.

Chicago Chicago 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel M. Friedman at a glance

Joel M. Friedman is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1975) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joel M. Friedman is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, business planning
  • Joel received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Joel practices at Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joel M. Friedman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel M. Friedman 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.

Joel M. Friedman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Joel M. Friedman 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 Joel M. Friedman

Where is Joel M. Friedman's law office located?
Joel M. Friedman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel M. Friedman handle?
Joel M. Friedman focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joel M. Friedman practiced law?
Joel M. Friedman has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Joel M. Friedman go to law school?
Joel M. Friedman earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Joel M. Friedman for a consultation?
You can contact Joel M. Friedman 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 M. Friedman received?
Joel M. Friedman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1975
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975

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