Shekar Jayaraman

Shekar Jayaraman

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 8 years

Probate Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate ... +4 more

332 South Michigan Ave., Floor 9, Chicago, IL

About Shekar

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 15%

Trusts and Wills

15%
Real Estate 15%

Purchase and Sale of Property

15%
Litigation 10%

Civil Litigation

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 8 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2017

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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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Shekar Jayaraman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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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...o it being in the State of Illinois and the town of Chicago! (talk about a tough town to get things done in a timely and correctly fashion!) Shekar and his team were successful and very supportive in their efforts to get the estate closed in a timely fashion. We were VERY pleased with their support! Working with Shekar was a pleasure. I truly enjoyed our discussions during the estate close out. I would HIGHLY recommend Shekar Jayaraman (and his team) for any of your legal efforts.

Posted by Nick | April 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Professional, trustworthy and thorough!

My wife and I had a great experience with Jayaraman Law. We are 1st time home buyers and Shekar did an extremely thorough job to make sure we understood the fine details behind every contract and document that we needed to review. His tenacity and drive to make sure nothing falls through the cracks i...s exactly what you need in an attorney during this process. He was very professional and made sure we understood all the cryptic legalize that can be confusing for those of us that are new to real estate. I was particularly impressed with the time he spent with us to make sure we fully understood everything (both the pros and cons of a property without any bias) – this level of integrity and representation is hard to find. Throughout the process I felt like we were represented 100% without any ulterior motives. If I needed additional clarity on something, he made himself available to answer even during late hours. Shekar is definitely the lawyer you want in your corner through your house hunting journey. Great job all around!

Shekar Jayaraman

Replied last April 27, 2020

Thank you for your review. We understand how important it is to hire a lawyer you can trust, and we are glad to hear that was the case working with us. Congrats on your new home and we hope to work with you again in the future.

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Shekar Jayaraman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Demik

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jayaraman is an excellent attorney- ethical, meticulous, and hard-working. I highly recommend him!"

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Russell Knight

Real estate lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very sharp and lots of follow through"

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Joseph Yolofsky

Business lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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John Wood

Business lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Zohaib Ali

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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John Wood

Estate planning lawyer

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Zohaib Ali

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

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 Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

ABS Air Systems, Inc vs. Terry Klingensmith

Successfully represented Defendant

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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

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