$ 350-400 per hour
Arthur George Jaros Jr.
About Arthur
Biography
I maintain a wide ranging general civil practice that serves both business and personal clients from offices conveniently located in Oak Brook, Illinois. My most recent Tax Court victory was the subject of a feature column in the September 12, 2014 online edition of Forbes magazine: "Client Sues Tax Advisor For Bad Advice: Is The Settlement Payment Tax-Free?"
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Michigan for 9 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 50 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Arthur G. Jaros, Jr.
1200 Harger Road, Suite 830, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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The best tax lawyer and litigator ever
I was is desperate shape from tax standpoint about to lose everything. Art saves me from the government and got me straightened out as only he could and today I am back on track being productive again. II owe it all to him. He is the best lawyer I have ever known.
Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2010
Best Lawyer Ever
Art represented us in an IRS matter in our darkest hour ever and was an absolute god-send. He is the best and most ethical, smartest lawyer we have ever known and he is as compassionate and reasonable in his rates as he is smart.
Arthur George Jaros Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Art represented a family member in a protracted arbitration proceeding. Despite the apparent unlimited resources provided to the opposing high profile Chicago law firm, the results Art achieved were extraordinary."
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Experience
Honors
1976
Silver Medal, Nov. 1976 Illinois Uniform C.P.A. exam, Illinois C.P.A. Society
1976
Elijah Watt Sells Certificate of Honorable Mention, AICPA
1972
Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Award, Alpha Kappa Psi
1968
Gustavus Adophus--LCA Merit Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Corp./LCA
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Arthur G. Jaros, Jr.
1978 - 2006
Attorney/Partner, Richter & Jaros a/k/a Richter Jaros & Dudgeon a/k/a Richter Jaros & Robinson
1975 - 1978
Tax Specialist/Tax Supervisor, Coopers & Lybrand (Now Price Waterhouse Coopers)
Associations
1994 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association
1975 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
1973 - Present
Christian Legal Society
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of David J. Sheehan, San Diego County, CA Superior Court, 37-2015-00016958-PR-PL-CTL
Claim of client settled before trial under which settlement the surviving spouse "paid a substantial amount of money to the creditor ... ."
Smith v. SIPI (II), 501 BR 843 (Bankr. ND IL), rev'd by 526 BR 737 (ND IL 2014), rev'd by 811 F.3d 228 (7th Cir 2016)
After trial, bk ct. ruled for debtors but limited relief to one $15,000 homestead exemption. District court reversed for tax buyer and assignee; USCA reversed and aff'd bk court. Clients' Petition to U.S.S.Ct. for Writ of Cert. filed 5-31-2016 as #15-1475
In re: Mark G. Miller, 13 B 40796 (Bankr N.D. Ill.)
Trustee abandoned claim as to death time interest in living trust and bk court denied trustee's motion for turnover with prejudice as to IRA.
Sarah A. Morris, 14 B 23125 (Bankr. N.D. Illnois 2014)
Plan confirmed over objections.
Cosentino v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, T.C.Memo 2014-186; 108 TCM 273
For Client Taxpayers-Petitioners
Carlson v. Bukovic, 621 F.3d 610 (7th Cir. 2010), cert den. 562 U.S. 1271 (2011)
Jury verdict for officer aff'd stating jury could conclude that the officer's contact with plaintiff's arm may have been so light and so momentary that it did not convey ... a demonstration of anything more than an encouragement that she leave the area.
Smith v. SIPI (I), 07 A 00239 (Bankr N.D. Ill.), aff'd by 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51600, rev'd by 614 F.3d 654 (7th Cir. 2010).
Bankruptcy and District Court rulings against the Plaintiffs-Debtors were reversed and the case remanded for trial.
Eagle Cove Camp v Town of Woodboro, et al., 10 CV 118 (W.D. Wis). aff'd 734 F3d 673 (7th Cir 2013) cert den 134 SCt 2160 (2014)
SJ against client plaintffs on 10 of 11 counts aff'd on appeal but decision overruled in part by 7th Circuit during April, 2015 in unrelated follow-on RLUIPA litigation; state ct action and 2nd appeal to USCA7 are pending.
IMI Norgren v. D&D Tooling & Mfg., 306 F.Supp.2d 796 (N.D. Ill. 2004)
Motion to enforce was denied.
Macken v. Jensen, 333 F.3d 797 (7th Cir. 2003)
Dismissal in favor of client trustee affirmed on appeal.
Thomas J. Mitchell, et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, T.C. Memo 2000-145; 79 TCM 1954
For Client Taxpayers-Petitioners
John E. Strong v. Internal Revenue Service, 203 BR 105; 78 AFTR2d 96-7667 (Bankr N.D. Illinois 1996)
IRS Motion to Dismiss Client Debtor's Adversary Complaint re: Extent of IRS Liens Denied.
In re Puckett, 193 B,.R. 842 (Bankr. N.D. Ill)
Motion to reopen was denied and client's discharge remained intact
MXL Industries v. Bernard Mulder, 252 Ill.App.3d 18 (2nd District 1993)
Decl judgment and judgment for landlord $211,230.64 + $67,277 in trial ct legal fees + addtl app ct legal fees
Passon v. TCR, Inc., 242 Ill.App.3d 259; 608 N.E.2d 1346 (2nd District 1993).
Reversed and remanded
In re Marriage of Donna J. Sanda and Karl L. Sanda, 245 Ill.App.3d 314 (2nd District 1993)
$18,297.80 award affirmed but denial of fees for related Cook County case reversed and remanded.
Richard W. Jones v. Internal Revenue Service, 129 BR 1003, 21 BCD 1573 (Bankr. N.D. Illinois 1991)
Held for Client Debtor-Taxpayer
Frank O. Butler v. Jorie Butler Kent et al, on appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County: 215 Ill.App.3d 680 (1st Dist 1991)
Trial court declaratory judgment for client plaintiff affirmed on appeal; award of attorneys fees not defended successfully on appeal by appellate counsel.
Anilina Fabrique de Colorants v. Aakash Chemicals & Dyestuffs, 856 F.2d 873 (7th Cir. 1988)
Default judgment vacated and case remanded.
Morgan v. Kanak, 86 A 947 (Bankr. N.D. Illinois)
Non-client Debtor proven guilty at trial of common law fraud and debt was ruled non-dischargeable.
Group V Partnership, 85 B 14238 (Bankr. N.D. Illinois), affirmed by 73 BR 342 (N.D. Illinois).
For Client Substitute General Partner
Perimeter Exhibits v. Glenbard Molded Binder v. Bruckman et al., 122 Ill.App.3d 504, 461 N.E.2d 44 (2nd Dist 1984)
Default Judgment Affirmed
Education
1975
University of Chicago Law School
J.D.
1972
Gustavus Adolphus College
BA - Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2016
2016
CCOB Sunday Forum
Finding Fascinating Sources of American Law in the Holy Scriptures
2016
CBA Real Estate Taxation Committee Meeting
Smith v. SIPI: Use of 11 U.S.C. 548 by Chapter 13 Debtor-in-Possession to Avoid Ilinois Tax Deed
Languages
English