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.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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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). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- Her work includes both inbound and outbound transactions
- Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/hazel-kristen-e/
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Kristen E. Hazel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kristen E. Hazel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Tax Law in Chicago
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 Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Kristen E. Hazel
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kristen E. Hazel's practice in the field of tax.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Kristen E. Hazel's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Kristen E. Hazel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Kristen E. Hazel Handles in Chicago
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