Atty. Steven L. Baerson

Atty. Steven L. Baerson

Certified Public Accountant, Illinois, 1989. Seminars: Effective Use of Technology, Chicago Bar Association, May 2, 1996; Estate Planning For The Protection of Assets, The Decalogue Society, January 17, 2001 and January 7, 1998 and Chicago Bar Association, November 8, 1999; Basic Estate Planning, Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association, May 12, 1998; "Basic Estate Planning," Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, March 2000; "Choice of Entity," Chicago Bar Association, October 1, 2003; Taxation of Limited Liability Companies, Chicago Bar Association, February 21, 2007 and Februa

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Profile Summary

About Steven L. Baerson at a glance

Steven L. Baerson is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Williams & Baerson, LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992), District of Columbia (1993), and U.S. Tax Court (1994). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1992) and Indiana University (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Director, Young Lawyer's Section, 1999-2001 Co-Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, Estate Planning Committee, 1997-1999) and American Bar Associations Chicago Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Certified Public Accountant, Illinois, 1989

Seminars

  • Effective Use of Technology, Chicago Bar Association, May 2, 1996
  • Estate Planning For The Protection of Assets, The Decalogue Society, January 17, 2001 and January 7, 1998 and Chicago Bar Association, November 8, 1999
  • Basic Estate Planning, Young Lawyers Section of the Chicago Bar Association, May 12, 1998
  • "Basic Estate Planning," Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, March 2000
  • "Choice of Entity," Chicago Bar Association, October 1, 2003
  • Taxation of Limited Liability Companies, Chicago Bar Association, February 21, 2007 and February 20, 2008
  • "How Donors Evaluate Charities," Chicago Counsel on Planned Giving, September 16, 2008

Practice Areas Explained

Steven L. Baerson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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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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 Steven L. Baerson

Where is Steven L. Baerson's law office located?
Steven L. Baerson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Williams & Baerson, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven L. Baerson handle?
Steven L. Baerson focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Steven L. Baerson practiced law?
Steven L. Baerson has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Steven L. Baerson go to law school?
Steven L. Baerson earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1989).
How can I contact Steven L. Baerson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Steven L. Baerson received?
Steven L. Baerson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1992
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1994

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