Jeff knows that while his legal knowledge is indispensable when counseling his clients, he also recognizes that what they tell him is as important as what he tells them. By truly listening to his clients and by taking the time and effort needed to earn their trust and confidence, Jeff forges enduring relationships that reflect both his sound judgment and personal commitment.
While Jeff’s counsel is sophisticated and insightful, it is also designed to be clear, understandable and actionable. He avoids legalese in favor of plain language, giving his clients the information they need to make informed decisions while sparing them from needless digressions that waste time and money rather than adding value.
Jeff leverages a combination of big firm and boutique experience to advise individuals and closely held businesses on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, phantom ownership plans, operating agreements, joint ventures, succession planning, corporate governance, choice of entity considerations, entity formations, customer and supplier agreements, employment agreements and loan documents. Whether providing counsel on day-to-day operating concerns or long-term strategic decisions, Jeff is unwavering in his efforts to help his clients grow, thrive and achieve their business objectives however they define them.
In addition to his extensive corporate and transactional work, Jeff has substantial experience handling real estate sales, acquisitions and leasing, including office, retail and industrial leases. He also works with clients to develop and implement comprehensive estate plans, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts and powers of attorney.
Jeff received his B.S. degree in Finance with honors from the University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. degree from the University of Illinois College of Law. He also spent his third year of law school as a visiting student at the Northwestern University School of Law. Deeply committed to mentoring younger attorneys so they can grow professionally and personally and better serve their clients, Jeff currently serves as the chair of Chuhak & Tecson’s Associate/Law Clerk Oversight Committee.