Atty. Robert M. Sarnoff
Robert M. Sarnoff, co-founder of Sarnoff & Baccash in 1986, is an experienced property tax attorney.
Property Tax & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 58+ Years Experience
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About Robert M. Sarnoff at a Glance
Robert M. Sarnoff is a real estate, tax, tax litigation, estate tax, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sarnoff Property Tax. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1968), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1968), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and Colorado (1988). Educated at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1968) and University of Illinois (B.S. Finance, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of I, A, and O. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert M. Sarnoff
- Robert M. Sarnoff, co-founder of Sarnoff & Baccash in 1986, is an experienced property tax attorney
- Mr. Sarnoff began his career as a corporate real estate lawyer for the McDonald’s Corporation
- Thereafter, he became a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney where he represented the Cook County Assessor in property tax appeals
- Mr. Sarnoff then joined the large law firm of Arvey, Hodes, Costello, and Burman where he was a partner for 11 years
- In March of 1986, Mr. Sarnoff and fellow partner, Michael F. Baccash, co-founded the law firm of Sarnoff & Baccash in order to focus their practice on securing favorable property assessments and taxes for their property tax clients
Author
Illinois Chapter of the American Bar Association Property Tax Deskbook
Co-Author
- "Assessment of Taxable Property" and "Administrative Challenges to Assessments and Equalization," Real Estate Taxation, Illinois Institute for CLE
- Editor, Tax Trends, Illinois State Bar Association, 1979-1980
- Recipient, Institute of Property Taxation Literary Award, 1981
- Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1970-1972
Practice Areas Explained
Robert M. Sarnoff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M. Sarnoff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Tax Litigation in Chicago
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Estate & Gift Tax in Chicago
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Appellate Practice in Chicago
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Robert M. Sarnoff
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 Robert M. Sarnoff's practice in the field of real estate, tax, tax litigation, estate tax, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert M. Sarnoff brings 58+ 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. Supreme Court, Robert M. Sarnoff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, tax, and tax litigation, Robert M. Sarnoff 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 Robert M. Sarnoff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert M. Sarnoff Handles in Chicago
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