Our attorneys.Partners
JAMES A. ERWIN
SHARI L. ERWIN
James Erwin is the founding partner in the law firm of Erwin & Associates, LLC. The bulk of his practice consists of representation in real estate and business matters. He is also Of Counsel to the Chicago litigation boutique, Holman & Stefanowicz, LLC.
James graduated from De Paul University’s College of Law and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1992. In 2000, he was admitted to the Ohio bar. While practicing as a sole practitioner, he attended the Chicago Kent College of Law and earned a Masters in Tax Law in 1996. He is a member of the American Bar Association (Section of Taxation), the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association and the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. He is licensed to practice in Illinois and Ohio as well as before the United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court.
In addition to the practice of law, James is a founding member of Counselors’ Title Company, LLC, a real estate title insurance agency with six offices in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. He is also the owner of Erwin Information Services, LLC, a company providing accounting and bookkeeping services.
In keeping with the founding philosophy of the firm, James is committed to furthering the integrity of the legal profession and this commitment is evidenced by some of his services outside of the firm. He has served as a volunteer attorney for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS), a provider of pro bono legal services for indigent clients and was recognized by CVLS with its “Distinguished Service Award” in 1999. He is also an active member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, an organization dedicated to serving law students, law schools, the legal profession and the community by creating a network of law students and lawyers focused on improving ethical standards, reducing professional stress and highlighting achievement in the legal profession.
From 1996 through 1999, James taught paralegal courses in business law, contract law and legal research and writing at the Harry S. Truman College in Chicago.
Shari Erwin graduated from De Paul University College of Law in 1996. She is a member of the Illinois bar as well as the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the United States Tax Court bar.
Shari has worked extensively in the banking and accounting world. Her experience includes positions with the Chicago Appeals Office of the Internal Revenue Service and the international tax department of Ernst & Young LLP. Prior to joining Erwin & Associates, LLC, she worked at Chapman & Cutler, National Bank of Canada and Commerzbank.
Associates:
JASON GYLLING
ANDREA M. JARDINE
Jason Gylling received his law degree from De Paul University College of Law in 1995 and is a member of the Illinois bar and the Chicago Bar Association.
Jason focuses on civil litigation and probate matters at Erwin & Associates, LLC. He has been with the firm since 2000 and is highly regarded for his technical writing ability and depth of knowledge in the area of litigation.
Andrea Jardine joined Erwin & Associates, LLC in 2004. She received her law degree from The New England School of Law, where her exceptional credentials placed her on the Dean’s List, in 2001. Andrea was also on the Dean’s List during her undergraduate years at Indiana University, where she obtained a B.A. in Psychology.
Prior to joining Erwin & Associates, LLC, Andrea practiced in the areas of elder law and other transactional matters. She also served as a mediator in the Dedham, Massachusetts District Court and in the Alternative Dispute Resolution department of the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Andrea is currently a member of the Illinois bar and also of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association. She has also trained in comprehensive organizational ombudsmanship through The Ombudsman Association.
Andrea’s practice is principally in the area of real estate transactional and litigation matters.
