James M. Mainzer is a Shareholder in the Firm's Chicago office and a member of the Tax, Benefits & Estate Planning and Corporate Practice Groups. Mr. Mainzer has over 40 years of experience practicing in the areas of taxation, business representation, and trusts and estates. He represents private sector clients in income tax and estate tax matters. Mr. Mainzer also has substantial experience dealing with IRS agents, IRS revenue officers and IRS tax attorneys regarding federal income tax examinations, IRS appeals, and Federal Tax Court matters.

On his clients' behalf, Mr. Mainzer has had the opportunity to structure business and real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and liquidations as tax-advantaged transactions, while focusing on wealth preservation and growth. He also serves as a trusted advisor and general counsel for closely held businesses and private investors. Mr. Mainzer is a Certified Public Accountant.

Education

• Chicago Kent College of Law, J.D.
• University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana, B.A., Accounting

• Key Tax Changes in Public Law 119-21: What Individuals and Businesses Need to Know