George L. Schoenbeck III

George L. Schoenbeck III has built a respected career helping individuals and businesses handle complex estate and transactional matters with confidence. He advises clients on estate planning, estate administration, business succession planning, business general counsel concerns, and commercial transactions, focusing on practical strategies that reduce stress and prevent avoidable complications throughout the legal process.

George completed a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy with Highest Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before earning his J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. His education shaped the strong analytical foundation he now uses to guide clients through detailed financial, business, and estate planning issues with precision and clarity.

George contributes significantly to the legal profession through writing and presenting on estate planning, administration, business succession planning, and real property development. His published works span Illinois Bar Journal articles and Illinois State Bar Association newsletters, and he has lectured at continuing legal education seminars to help other lawyers strengthen their knowledge in these key topics.

George has also been active in service roles within the Illinois State Bar Association, including leadership positions in the Young Lawyers Division Council and the Trusts and Estates Section Council. His dedication earned him recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star beginning in 2017 and later as a Super Lawyer from 2023 to 2025, reflecting his continued growth and professional impact.

George received the Board of Governors Award from the Illinois State Bar Association in 2017 for exemplary service to the profession. Earlier in his career, he was the runner-up in the 2008 Lincoln Legal Writing Competition for his article “Illinois Zoning Law Six Years After Klaeren,” highlighting his skill in legal analysis and communication.

George L. Schoenbeck III continues to support individuals and business owners seeking well-grounded legal direction. George brings experience shaped by early work as a Summer Honors Legal Intern with the Securities and Exchange Commission and years of advising clients on estate and business matters. His careful, solution-driven approach ensures clients receive guidance that meets their needs with clarity and reliability.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
• Member, Florida Bar Association
• Council, Illinois State Bar Association, Trusts & Estates Section

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Florida

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  BS in Accountancy

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