Av. William Jerrard Wise

Av. William Jerrard Wise

William Jerrard Wise is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, estate and gift taxation, corporate and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Jerrard Wise at a glance

William Jerrard Wise is a estate planning, business, tax, m&a, and estate tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1959) and Colorado (1992). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1958) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • William Jerrard Wise is a lawyer practicing federal income tax, estate and gift taxation, corporate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Jerrard Wise's Areas of Practice

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

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.

William Jerrard Wise is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Jerrard Wise is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

William Jerrard Wise is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Jerrard Wise is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Gift Tax

William Jerrard Wise is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Illinois →

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 William Jerrard Wise

Where is William Jerrard Wise's law office located?
William Jerrard Wise's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Jerrard Wise handle?
William Jerrard Wise focuses on estate planning, business, tax, m&a, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Jerrard Wise practiced law?
William Jerrard Wise has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did William Jerrard Wise go to law school?
William Jerrard Wise earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (B.B.A., 1955).
How can I contact William Jerrard Wise for a consultation?
You can contact William Jerrard Wise directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Jerrard Wise received?
William Jerrard Wise's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1958
B.B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1955

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1959
Colorado
Admitted: 1992

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