Eric H. Jostock serves as the President of Jostock Jostock, P.A., a law firm renowned for its dedication to sophisticated wealth management and corporate legal services.
A Distinguished Academic and Legal Background
Eric graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1990, earning his Juris Doctor. During his time there, he served as an Associate Editor of the Law Review, was honored with the prestigious Ricketts Award for Academic Excellence, and was inducted into the Illinois Order of Coif—recognition reserved for the top tier of law graduates. Prior to law school, Eric earned his Bachelor of Business from the University of Iowa in 1987.
Legal Practice Focused on Tailored Client Solutions
Since beginning his legal career in 1990, Eric has taken an active leadership role in the day-to-day operations of his firm, specializing in complex wealth planning and corporate representation. Over nearly 30 years, he has represented a diverse clientele, ranging from individual clients to large corporations, addressing their wealth management, transactional, business, and employment legal needs.
Eric’s expertise covers a broad spectrum of corporate law, including multimillion-dollar commercial and industrial real estate transactions, intricate 1031 and reverse exchanges, employer-employee relationship matters, as well as high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases. His clients benefit from his comprehensive understanding of the legal nuances that impact their businesses and investments.
Expertise in Estate and Succession Planning
In addition to corporate law, Eric’s practice strongly emphasizes estate and succession planning. Leveraging thirty years of experience in estate planning and taxation law, he designs and implements estate plans that minimize tax liabilities, maximize multigenerational wealth transfer, and ensure clients’ testamentary wishes are fulfilled with precision and efficiency.
Eric has successfully managed estate plans involving tens of millions of dollars, spanning four generations and including complex assets such as family-owned businesses. This requires a unique blend of corporate law, taxation, real estate, and estate planning expertise—an area where Eric excels to protect and advance his clients’ interests.
Licensed to Practice in Multiple Jurisdictions
Eric is licensed to practice law in six states—Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California—providing his clients with broad geographic reach and versatile legal services. Additionally, he is admitted to practice before the United States Federal Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the United States Tax Court.
If you’re seeking a seasoned legal expert to guide your corporate transactions or estate planning, Eric H. Jostock extensive experience and client-focused approach make him a trusted partner in complex legal matters.
