Atty. Andrew David Small
Andrew David Small is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction / development, real estate. Andrew received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 37+ Years Experience
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About Andrew David Small at a Glance
Andrew David Small is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1989) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew David Small
- Andrew David Small is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction / development, real estate
- Andrew received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Andrew practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew David Small's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew David Small handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Andrew David Small
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andrew David Small's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andrew David Small brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Andrew David Small can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Andrew David Small attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Andrew David Small Handles in Chicago
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