Atty. Kyle Stearns

Atty. Kyle Stearns

Kyle Stearns is an international private equity and corporate lawyer with a primary focus on representing private equity firms, venture capital firms, corporations (public and private) and business owners with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, equity investments and other general corporate matters. Kyle also routinely represents private equity portfolio companies and corporations in connection with ongoing corporate counseling and add-on acquisitions.

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Profile Summary

About Kyle Stearns at a glance

Kyle Stearns is a m&a attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at DLA Piper. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Kyle Stearns is an international private equity and corporate lawyer with a primary focus on representing private equity firms, venture capital firms, corporations (public and private) and business owners with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, equity investments and other general corporate matters
  • Kyle also routinely represents private equity portfolio companies and corporations in connection with ongoing corporate counseling and add-on acquisitions
  • Kyle has been counsel to private equity firms, venture capital firms, corporations and business owners in more than 100 recent mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and equity transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Kyle Stearns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kyle Stearns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Kyle Stearns's law office located?
Kyle Stearns's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is DLA Piper. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kyle Stearns handle?
Kyle Stearns focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
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What awards or recognition has Kyle Stearns received?
Kyle Stearns's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026

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