Atty. Sharp Sorensen

Atty. Sharp Sorensen

Sharp Sorensen is a lawyer practicing global finance, m&a and private equity, tax and 3 other areas of law. Sharp received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Chicago Chicago 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (224) 801-5578

Profile Summary

About Sharp Sorensen at a glance

Sharp Sorensen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on tax and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1986) and Illinois (1992). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Utah (B.S., 1982). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sharp Sorensen is a lawyer practicing global finance, m&a and private equity, tax and 3 other areas of law
  • Sharp received a B.S. degree from University of Utah in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Sharp practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Sharp Sorensen's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sharp Sorensen

Where is Sharp Sorensen's law office located?
Sharp Sorensen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sharp Sorensen handle?
Sharp Sorensen focuses on tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sharp Sorensen practiced law?
Sharp Sorensen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Sharp Sorensen go to law school?
Sharp Sorensen earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Sharp Sorensen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1985
B.S.
University of Utah
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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