Lee R. Zeidman

Jade Carpenter offers targeted legal counsel to entrepreneurs seeking to protect their ventures and foster long-term growth. As founding attorney of Zeidman & Carpenter, she centers her practice on supporting small business owners, particularly women and minority entrepreneurs, through strategic guidance designed to protect assets, minimize risks, and promote sustainable success.

Jade brings a strong academic foundation to her work, holding a Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School (now UIC Law), an M.B.A. from Elmhurst College, and a B.A. from Capital University. These complementary degrees enable her to approach legal challenges with both legal precision and business-focused insight, benefitting clients across a range of industries.

In her practice, Jade offers comprehensive services tailored to the varied needs of modern entrepreneurs. She assists clients with trademarks, contracts, real estate matters, and estate planning solutions that preserve personal and business interests. Her experience also extends to condominium and homeowners’ association (HOA) law, probate matters, and select personal injury cases, ensuring well-rounded representation.

Jade’s commitment to client success is evident in her work, which includes protecting intellectual property, structuring sound agreements, and guiding new and established businesses through pivotal operational decisions. She emphasizes preventive strategies that reduce exposure to disputes while promoting efficient, legally compliant growth for emerging enterprises.

Jade is admitted to practice in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Her professional involvement includes membership in the Chicago Bar Association and the North Suburban Bar Association. She also contributes to community advancement through service as a Board Member of In Her Shoes Foundation and WESOS.

Jade Carpenter’s dedication to effective advocacy and accessible legal support has earned her recognition on the Illinois Rising Stars lists from 2021 through 2024. These honors reflect her commitment to excellence and her strong reputation among clients and peers in the entrepreneurial and legal communities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Zeidman & Carpenter PLLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• The John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• DePaul University
  BA in Political Science & Sociology

Awards & Badges