$ 650-650 per hour
Brian Kristopher Jones
About Brian
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 7 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 19 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Harrison & Held, LLP
333 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Posted by John Tyler | November 02, 2009 | Business
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 29, 2009 | Estate Planning
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...
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2009 | Estate Planning
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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 tra...
Brian Kristopher Jones's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working and honest, Brian knows how to get the job done."
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"Brian is a hard working, diligent attorney who has vast knowledge in estate planning. I would recommend Brian's legal services."
"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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Experience
Honors
2017
Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars), Law & Politics Magazine
2016
Five Star Professional - Estate Planner, Five Star Professional
2016
Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars), Law & Politics Magazine
2015
Five Star Professional - Estate Planner, Five Star Professional
2015
Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars), Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Five Star Professional - Estate Planner, Five Star Professional
2014
Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award, Chicago Bar Foundation
2013
Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars), Law & Politics Magazine
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars), Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Milton H. Gray Award for Outstanding Project Leadership, Chicago Bar Association
2011
Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars), Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Dean's List, The John Marshall Law School
2005
Academic Competition Exam, The John Marshall Law School
2005
Dean's List, The John Marshall Law School
2000
Dean's List, Eastern Illinois University
1999
Dean's List, Eastern Illinois University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Harrison & Held, LLP
2007 - 2012
Member, Jones & Quinlisk, LLC
2005 - 2006
Summer Associate, Power Rogers & Smith, PC
2004 - 2004
Summer Associate, Sudekum, Cassidy & Shulruff
Associations
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association Estate Planning CommitteeChair
2010 - Present
Wills For Heroes FoundationDirector
2008 - Present
Sigma Chi Bar AssociationFounding Member
2006 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Trust Law CommitteeMember
2006 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember Service Manager
2011 - 2012
Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionSecretary/Treasurer
2010 - 2011
Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionDirector
Education
2006
The John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Eastern Illinois University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Chicago Bar Association, Estate Planning Committee
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts - Heads I Win, Tails We Tie
2014
Chicago Bar Association - Career Advancement Program
Finding Your Practice Area
2011
Women's Council of Realtors - Chicago Chapter
Estate Planning - Is Your Financial Future Scaring You?
2011
Chicago Bar Association, Estate Planning Committee
The Evolving Application of the Step Transaction Doctrine in Estate Planning
2008
Chicago Bar Association, Trust Law Committee
Drafting for Corporate Fiduciaries and Things You Need To Know About Being a Trustee
Publications
2012
2012
"Starting and Growing Your Business", Published by the Small Business Advocacy Council and the Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Estate Planning For The Closely Held Business
2011
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Pro Bono Program Benefits First Responders
2008
Chicago Bar Association
Drafting for Corporate Fiduciaries and Things You Need To Know About Being a Trustee
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does Illinois, Revocable Living Trust , requires to add beneficiary name on the real estate deed?
20 Sep 2018
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Can a revokable living trust be contested?
24 Sep 2018
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I need an opinion letter from an attorney to review a trust which was set up 15 years ago...i am purchasing a new home in trust
23 Apr 2014