Atty. Richard Jay Silverstein

Atty. Richard Jay Silverstein

Richard Jay Silverstein is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Wilmette Wilmette 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Jay Silverstein at a glance

Richard Jay Silverstein is a estate planning, business, tax, m&a, and securities attorney based in Wilmette, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994) and California (2000). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1994) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Wilmette, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Jay Silverstein is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Richard practices in Wilmette, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Jay Silverstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Jay Silverstein 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.

Richard Jay Silverstein is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard Jay Silverstein 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.

Richard Jay Silverstein is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Richard Jay Silverstein is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Richard Jay Silverstein is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Wilmette 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 Richard Jay Silverstein

Where is Richard Jay Silverstein's law office located?
Richard Jay Silverstein's law practice is located in Wilmette, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Jay Silverstein handle?
Richard Jay Silverstein focuses on estate planning, business, tax, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Richard Jay Silverstein practiced law?
Richard Jay Silverstein has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Richard Jay Silverstein go to law school?
Richard Jay Silverstein earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Richard Jay Silverstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1994
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
California
Admitted: 2000

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