Atty. Robert M. Sarnoff

Atty. Robert M. Sarnoff

Robert M. Sarnoff, co-founder of Sarnoff & Baccash in 1986, is an experienced property tax attorney.

Chicago Chicago 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M. Sarnoff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

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

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Tax Litigation

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Estate & Gift Tax

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Appellate Practice

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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 Robert M. Sarnoff

Where is Robert M. Sarnoff's law office located?
Robert M. Sarnoff's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sarnoff Property Tax. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert M. Sarnoff handle?
Robert M. Sarnoff focuses on real estate, tax, tax litigation, estate tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Robert M. Sarnoff practiced law?
Robert M. Sarnoff has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Robert M. Sarnoff go to law school?
Robert M. Sarnoff earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S. Finance, 1965).
How can I contact Robert M. Sarnoff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert M. Sarnoff received?
Robert M. Sarnoff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1968
B.S. Finance
University of Illinois
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
Colorado
Admitted: 1988

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