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Shekar Jayaraman
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Biography
Attorney Shekar Jayaraman, Esq., LL.M has a multi-faceted background of both public and private sector experience. He is passionate, zealous, and detail oriented.
Notably, Attorney Jayaraman was a Judicial Clerk for a United States Magistrate, with a heavy focus on violent crimes. He earned an LL.M. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in Business and Corporate Governance, and has served under the Ohio Secretary of State as a Regional Liaison, handling Business Services and Elections.
While in law school, Attorney Jayaraman was selected as an Extern for a United States Magistrate for the summer after his first year, and was selected as a Fellow for the prestigious Janet D. Steiger Fellowship for the summer after his second year, concentrating primarily on Consumer Protection issues. He served as his law school’s Student Bar Association President, and placed first in his law school’s annual Alternative Dispute Resolution competition while in his first year.
Attorney Jayaraman is licensed to practice in Illinois and is confident that his educational background, federal clerkship experience, and overall life experiences will make him an excellent advocate for your legal needs.
Jayaraman Law focuses on Estate Planning, Business Planning and Criminal defense, exhibiting a passion for advocacy and serving clients. Attorney Jayaraman’s strong research and writing skills, honed during his federal clerkship, will allow him to hit the ground running on any case.
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Licensed in Illinois for 8 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2017
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Jayaraman Law
332 South Michigan Ave., Floor 9, Chicago, IL, 60604
Jayaraman Law
1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Business
Posted by Amber | September 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business
My Go-To Attorney for Now and in the Future
My husband and I hired Shekar to review various drafts of legal documents for a business venture that two other attorneys had previously looked at. After speaking with him and taking his suggestions we were 100% confident in moving forward with our deal and felt that his feedback was valuable and nec...
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Replied last September 26, 2019Thank you Amber for the review and for entrusting in us your legal business matters. We take pride in ensuring your best interest is always a priority and look forward to continuing working with you and your husband.
Posted by Barbara | May 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business
An Attorney with a Heart
Shekar is one of the most heartfelt, compassionate and kind attorneys I know and I know many! He cares about his clients, advises them wisely, without ulterior motives and pays great detail to the case or draft at hand. I highly recommend Shekar for Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning or simply ev...
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Replied last May 21, 2019Thank You Barbara
Shekar Jayaraman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Jayaraman is an excellent attorney- ethical, meticulous, and hard-working. I highly recommend him!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Very sharp and lots of follow through"
"Shekar and I worked together to do some business structuring and planning for a couple of clients. His attention to detail and creative strategies greatly assisted the clients with their organization and operations. Shekar was always enthusiastic in all our discussions. I would enjoy working with Shekar again, or even being on opposite sides of a matter. Choosing Shekar as your attorney would be an excellent choice for your business."
"I have worked with Shekar on several matters. I found him to be thorough and prompt. I would endorse him for Business Law, Estate Planning, and Prenuptial Agreements."
"Shekar is an excellent attorney. He is hardworking and diligent with his work. He takes time to thoroughly explain things to his clients. I have referred family and friends to Shekar and will continue to do so."
John Wood
Estate planning lawyer
Zohaib Ali
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star 2021, SuperLawyers
2020
Lawyer Spotlight - Council on Professionalism, Illinois Supreme Court
N/A
Section Chair's Certificate of Appreciation, ABA Law Journal
Work Experience
2017 - 2017
Clerkship, Hon. Daneta Wollmann, United States Magistrate Judge - U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota 2016 - 2017
2012 - 2012
Externship, Hon. Susan K. Lee, United States Magistrate Judge – U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Associations
2019 - Present
South Asian Bar AssociationTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
ABS Air Systems, Inc vs. Terry Klingensmith
Successfully represented Defendant
Education
2015
Loyola University
LL.M - Master of Laws
2014
University of South Dakota School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Ohio State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
South Asian Attorney Panel
South Asian Bar Association of Florida
2020
South Asian Affinity Group Discussion
Gordon and Rees Scully Mansukhani
2020
Guest Speaker
UIC Law School
Languages
English
Tamil
Activity
Legal Answers