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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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332 South Michigan Ave., Floor 9, Chicago, IL, 60604
1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
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Posted by Tim | August 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Brother's estate creation and closeout
We were referred to Shekar by a family friend after our brother passed away in Chicago due to the distance involved. It was immensely advantageous to have Shekar nearby and have him be able to support us in every facet during the establishment of the estate and eventually closing out the estate due t...
"Mr. Jayaraman is an excellent attorney- ethical, meticulous, and hard-working. I highly recommend him!"
"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."
Estate planning lawyer
Real estate lawyer
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
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
2019 - Present
South Asian Bar AssociationTreasurer
Successfully represented Defendant
2015
LL.M - Master of Laws
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
South Asian Bar Association of Florida
2020
Gordon and Rees Scully Mansukhani
2020
UIC Law School
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