Atty. Sheldon Chertow
Sheldon Chertow is a lawyer practicing federal tax law, state and local tax law, erisa violations. Sheldon received a B.S.C. degree from De Paul University in 1954, and has been licensed for 66 years.
ERISA Violations & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 66+ Years Experience
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About Sheldon Chertow at a Glance
Sheldon Chertow is a employment and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1960), U.S. Tax Court (1963), U.S. Claims Court (1970), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1959) and De Paul University (B.S.C. Michigan, 1954). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sheldon Chertow
- Sheldon Chertow is a lawyer practicing federal tax law, state and local tax law, erisa violations
- Sheldon received a B.S.C. degree from De Paul University in 1954, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Sheldon practices in Chicago, IL
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Sheldon Chertow's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon Chertow handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Sheldon Chertow is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Sheldon Chertow is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Sheldon Chertow
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 Sheldon Chertow's practice in the field of employment and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sheldon Chertow brings 66+ 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. Tax Court, and U.S. Claims Court, Sheldon Chertow can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and tax, Sheldon Chertow 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 Sheldon Chertow 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 Sheldon Chertow Handles in Chicago
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