Jeffrey Patt

Corporate Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

38+ years experience

Katten

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

312-902-5200

https://katten.com/Jeffrey-Patt

525 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661-3693

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Bio

Jeffrey Patt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law.Jeffrey, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Jeffrey Patt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law.Jeffrey, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Jeffrey Patt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Jeffrey, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Illinois

State Capital

Springfield

Highest Court

Illinois Supreme Court

Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Venture Capital Law
Practice Area: Education Law
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1987

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Reviews

Scott Richardson

3 months ago

A consummate professional who guided our startup from formation to funding

When my partners and I were launching our tech startup in Chicago, we needed counsel that could navigate the complex intersection of corporate formation and venture capital. Jeffrey Patt was recommended to us, and his 38 years of experience were immediately evident. He didn't just process paperwork; he provided strategic foresight that shaped our entire corporate structure. His deep knowledge, honed at Chicago-Kent and refined over decades at Katten, was invaluable as we negotiated our first significant seed round. Jeffrey’s recognition in both Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law by Best Lawyers is well-deserved—it’s a testament to the precise, commercially savvy advice he delivers. He anticipated challenges we hadn't considered, particularly around intellectual property allocation and founder equity, ensuring a clean, investor-ready cap table. The process was seamless because of his meticulous preparation and calm, steady guidance. For any entrepreneur in Chicago facing the daunting legal landscape of building and funding a company, I cannot recommend Jeffrey highly enough. He is more than an attorney; he is a critical strategic partner.