Atty. Jonathan Shea Chester

Atty. Jonathan Shea Chester

Jonathan Shea Chester is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, tax and 3 other areas of law. Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Mendham Mendham 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Shea Chester at a glance

Jonathan Shea Chester is a Member based in Mendham, New Jersey, practicing at Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Tax Court (1992). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1991) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Mendham, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Shea Chester is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, tax and 3 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Jonathan practices at Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC in Mendham, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Shea Chester's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Shea Chester handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

Jonathan Shea Chester is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Jersey →

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.

Jonathan Shea Chester is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Jonathan Shea Chester is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Tax Law

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

Jonathan Shea Chester is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mendham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Shea Chester

Where is Jonathan Shea Chester's law office located?
Jonathan Shea Chester's law practice is located in Mendham, New Jersey. The firm is Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Shea Chester handle?
Jonathan Shea Chester focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Jonathan Shea Chester practiced law?
Jonathan Shea Chester has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Jonathan Shea Chester go to law school?
Jonathan Shea Chester earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact Jonathan Shea Chester for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan Shea Chester 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 Jonathan Shea Chester received?
Jonathan Shea Chester's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1991
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1984

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1992

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