Atty. Michael S. Pinsky
Michael S. Pinsky is a lawyer practicing business organizations and transactions, private wealth services, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.
Business Organizations And Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 55+ Years Experience
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About Michael S. Pinsky at a Glance
Michael S. Pinsky is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1971), U.S. Tax Court (1973), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1974). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1971) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael S. Pinsky
- Michael S. Pinsky is a lawyer practicing business organizations and transactions, private wealth services, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Michael practices at Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC in Chicago, IL
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Michael S. Pinsky's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Pinsky handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Estate Planning & Probate in Chicago
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 in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael S. Pinsky is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael S. Pinsky is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Michael S. Pinsky
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 Michael S. Pinsky's practice in the field of estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael S. Pinsky brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Tax Court, Michael S. Pinsky can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and tax, Michael S. Pinsky can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Michael S. Pinsky 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 Michael S. Pinsky Handles in Chicago
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