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Brian Kristopher Jones

Estate planning Attorney at Chicago, IL

5.0   3 reviews
  • State Years
    Florida - FL 5 years
    Illinois - IL 17 years
  • Licensed for 5 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2018
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State IL
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Brian

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Brian K. Jones left his own firm in 2012 to join Harrison & Held, LLP as a Partner and to Co-Chair the firm’s family office practice.  His practice is centered on estate planning and administration and includes business succession planning and real estate transactions.  For 6 of the last 7 years, he has been recognized by Super Lawyer magazine as an Illinois Rising Star.  Brian is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, where he recently served on the Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee as a Director.  His oversight included the Estate Planning Committee and the Wills For Heroes Foundation. 

 

Brian is also a member of the Chicago Estate Planning Council, the Lawyers Club of Chicago, the American Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Association.  He is involved with the Wills For Heroes Foundation – which provides free estate plans to first responders every month during the “Bar year” – and volunteers his time with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois.  He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and remains closely involved with the organization.   

 

Brian received his B.A. from Eastern Illinois University in 2000.  He was a four year letterman in football, a member of the Dean’s List, and was recognized as a Merit Scholar Athlete in 1999 and 2000.  He received his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 2006, where he was a member of the Dean’s List.

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Harrison & Held, LLP
333 W. Wacker Drive
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL, 60606

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Posted by John Tyler | October 30, 2009
Brian Jones helped with a Company Merger
“Brian did a remarkable job helping me with a business transfer project in a very short time window. Brian moved quickly and was great at communicating to me each step of the way. I trust Brian with all of my legal concerns and look forward to working together for many years to come.”
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2009
Trustowrthy Estate Planning Advice
As a lawyer practicing in a different field than Brian, it is nice to know I have someone I trust to provide me and my family with well thought out estate planning advice. Brian and his firm have years of experience in this field and are well versed in the intricacies of wills, trusts and wealth transfers. Because of the excellent advice Brian has provided to me and my family, I have referred him to several other friends and business associates who share my sentiments about the work he has done for them and their families. If you are concerned with the financial future of you and your family, I would recommend you contact Brian Jones to help you with your estate planning needs.
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Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2009
Estate Planning and Family Office Attorney
I trust Brian to keep all of the family affairs in order - from advising on complex estate planning issues, to preparing and updating our important documents, to assisting me with the oversight and management of my financial professionals, to planning for retirement. From beginning to end, I rely on him to advise me on nearly all of the life events and transactions I encounter. He effectively assisted me with the formation - and beneficial tax planning - of my first business entity earlier this year.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 650-650 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Harrison & Held, LLP
  • 2012 - Present
  • Member
  • Jones & Quinlisk, LLC
  • 2007 - 2012
  • Summer Associate
  • Power Rogers & Smith, PC
  • 2005 - 2006
  • Summer Associate
  • Sudekum, Cassidy & Shulruff
  • 2004 - 2004
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Education

  • The John Marshall Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2006
  • Eastern Illinois University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2000

Associations

  • Chicago Bar Association Estate Planning Committee
  • Chair
  • 2012 - Present
  • Wills For Heroes Foundation
  • Director
  • 2010 - Present
  • Sigma Chi Bar Association
  • Founding Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Chicago Bar Association, Trust Law Committee
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Member Service Manager
  • 2012 - 2013
  • Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Secretary/Treasurer
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Director
  • 2010 - 2011
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars)
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2017
  • Five Star Professional - Estate Planner
  • Five Star Professional
  • 2016
  • Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars)
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2016
  • Five Star Professional - Estate Planner
  • Five Star Professional
  • 2015
  • Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars)
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2015
  • Five Star Professional - Estate Planner
  • Five Star Professional
  • 2014
  • Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award
  • Chicago Bar Foundation
  • 2014
  • Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars)
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2013
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars)
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2012
  • Milton H. Gray Award for Outstanding Project Leadership
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • 2011
  • Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars)
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2011
  • Dean's List
  • The John Marshall Law School
  • 2006
  • Dean's List
  • The John Marshall Law School
  • 2005
  • Academic Competition Exam
  • The John Marshall Law School
  • 2005
  • Dean's List
  • Eastern Illinois University
  • 2000
  • Dean's List
  • Eastern Illinois University
  • 1999
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Publications

  • Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
  • Pro Bono Program Benefits First Responders
  • 2011
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Drafting for Corporate Fiduciaries and Things You Need To Know About Being a Trustee
  • 2008
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Speaking Engagements

  • Chicago Bar Association, Estate Planning Committee
  • The Evolving Application of the Step Transaction Doctrine in Estate Planning
  • 2011
  • Chicago Bar Association, Trust Law Committee
  • Drafting for Corporate Fiduciaries and Things You Need To Know About Being a Trustee
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (7)
Endorse Brian
Estate planning Attorney | Jan 16
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working and honest, Brian knows how to get the job done."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Estate planning Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Brian is a hard working, diligent attorney who has vast knowledge in estate planning. I would recommend Brian's legal services."
Wills and living wills Attorney | Oct 28
Relationship: Friend
"Brian was a classmate of mine at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. I know him to be a hard working, bright individual and endorse his work."
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Chicago Estate planning Lawyer Brian Kristopher Jones
Brian Kristopher Jones
Estate planning Attorney
Chicago, IL
Licensed for 17 years