Atty. Kristen E. Hazel

Atty. Kristen E. Hazel

Kristen E. Hazel has extensive experience representing clients in US and international aspects of federal tax matters, including international acquisitions and divestitures, international joint ventures, and capital plan design and implementation, including tax planning with respect to intellectual property.

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Profile Summary

About Kristen E. Hazel at a glance

Kristen E. Hazel is a tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kristen E. Hazel has extensive experience representing clients in US and international aspects of federal tax matters, including international acquisitions and divestitures, international joint ventures, and capital plan design and implementation, including tax planning with respect to intellectual property
  • Her work includes both inbound and outbound transactions
  • Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/hazel-kristen-e/

Practice Areas Explained

Kristen E. Hazel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kristen E. Hazel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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

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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 Kristen E. Hazel

Where is Kristen E. Hazel's law office located?
Kristen E. Hazel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McDermott Will & Schulte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kristen E. Hazel handle?
Kristen E. Hazel focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Kristen E. Hazel go to law school?
Kristen E. Hazel earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Kristen E. Hazel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kristen E. Hazel received?
Kristen E. Hazel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

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