Eric N. Mann, Trusts Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL
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Eric N. Mann is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Trusts.
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- Handles Trusts matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
About Eric N. Mann: Eric N. Mann is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Trusts.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Eric takes on
Eric concentrates on trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Trusts cases in Chicago, Illinois
Eric takes trusts matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Eric N. Mann — trusts lawyer in Chicago
Eric N. Mann is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Trusts.
Eric builds sophisticated estate planning strategies for families and individuals, including business owners and executives. He also counsels clients on the legal and business implications of major life events, including premarital planning, relocating to a new jurisdiction, appointing short-term guardians for vacationing relatives and loved ones and designating agents for health care decisions.
Eric represents clients spanning numerous industries and backgrounds, including traders, doctors, professional athletes, real estate developers, private equity firms, manufacturers, movie producers and others. A certified public accountant, he creates comprehensive approaches to protect and add value to his clients’ varied business and personal interests, including designing succession plans that enable wealth and leadership to flow from one generation to another in a seamless and tax-efficient manner.
While in law school in 1995, Eric authored an amended section of the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 to expand the authority of a guardian to make gifts to and establish estate planning documents for special needs adults. The section also benefits those with special needs by directing guardians to investigate and pursue a ward’s eligibility for governmental benefits.
Clients benefit from Eric’s aptitude for developing holistic yet flexible and practical solutions for reaching their long-term objectives. They rely on him as a valued advisor whose expansive mindset incorporates their estate planning, business interests, personal matters, tax minimization, charitable endeavors, insurance needs and more – the dynamics essential to their overall well-being and success.
How Eric handles trusts matters
Eric builds sophisticated estate planning strategies for families and individuals, including business owners and executives. He also counsels clients on the legal and business implications of major life events, including premarital planning, relocating to a new jurisdiction, appointing short-term guardians for vacationing relatives and loved ones and designating agents for health care decisions.…
The kind of cases Eric takes
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for trusts matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT
J.D. · 1996
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
B.S. · 1993
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
Illinois, Illinois S
ACTIVE
Eric studied at J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT and B.S. in University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT and B.S. in University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Eric has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).
Locations
Eric N. Mann's office in Chicago
Eric's primary office is at 225 W. Randolph St., Suite 2800, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-1976. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Eric N. Mann — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new trusts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a trusts attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many trusts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eric
Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in trusts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every trusts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many trusts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Eric N. Mann
How much does it cost to hire Eric for a trusts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some trusts attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do trusts cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple trusts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Eric is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new trusts clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Trusts attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
Eric handles trusts matters throughout Illinois. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified trusts attorneys in that community.
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