Jonathan Paul Decatorsmith

Jonathan Paul Decatorsmith
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 90% Tax
    27 years, 1,200 cases
  • 10% Probate
    8 years, 10 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Professor Jonathan Decatorsmith, of Chicago Kent College of Law, makes a point during a panel discussion sponsored by the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association and the National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary.
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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Rescued Me From the IRS”

Posted by: a Tax client, 11 months ago.

Client Review: I'd spent years trying to resolve IRS/State tax payments and penalties. Three years ago, I began to work with Jon,and he's demonstrated both the... more
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5 star rating

“Jon saved me from the IRS!”

Posted by: Diane, 11 months ago.

Client Review: My friend died and named me executor of her estate. I had never done this before. The accountant I saw to file her taxes advised me that I could... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Ana Maria Mencini

I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and client-oriented in his appraoch to helping and working with clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Ana Mencini , Itasca (IL), 10 months ago
Gregg Jason Stark

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Gregg Stark , Indianapolis (IN), 10 months ago

Résumé

 

License

27 years since Jonathan Paul Decatorsmith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1986 05/02/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Clinical Professor at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law 2000–present
Senior Associate at BlueDog, Olsen and Small 1999–2000
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Colorado Law Juris Doctor 1986
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Political Science BA 1983

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Attorney of the Year Internal Revenue Service 1993

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Northwest Suburban Bar Association 2012–present
Member American Bar Association 1986–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 98 Legal Answers
8 Best Answers - chosen by asker
83 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
17 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
"Settle with the IRS For Pennies on a Dollar?" www.theshortchicagotaxlawyer.com 2012
There's Nothing Wrong with Cash! www.theshortchicagotaxlawyer.com 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Appeals Collection Issues 2011 IRS LITC Conference 2011
Nonfilier Issues 2009 IRS LITC Conference 2009