Jeffrey R. Gottlieb

Jeffrey R. Gottlieb (“Jeff”) is the principal attorney of the Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC, based in Palatine, Illinois. With nearly two decades of experience, he focuses exclusively on estate planning and estate administration, including probate, trust administration, and related litigation. Jeffrey provides clients with clear, strategic guidance in planning for the future, protecting family wealth, and managing complex estate matters with care and precision.

Jeffrey earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His strong foundation in law and finance allows him to offer practical, tax-conscious solutions tailored to each client’s goals. As both an attorney and educator, he is deeply involved in sharing his knowledge of estate law through seminars, publications, and continuing education programs for professionals and community members alike.

Jeffrey is admitted to practice in Illinois and is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Chicago Estate Planning Council. He regularly presents on estate planning topics for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE), National Business Institute (NBI), and McHenry County College. His widely recognized “Plan for the Road Ahead” blog was named one of the ABA Journal’s Top 100 Legal Blogs.

Jeffrey R. Gottlieb also serves on the Planned Gifts Committee for Northwest Community Hospital Foundation, where he helps promote charitable giving through estate planning. His commitment to helping families secure their financial futures, including those with special needs children, underscores his belief that thoughtful planning provides peace of mind and lasting protection for generations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Gottlieb, LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Associations
• Member, Chicago Estate Planning Council (CEPC)

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• DePaul University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois-Urbana
  BS in accounting

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