Atty. Daniel E. Laytin
Dan Laytin is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Chicago office. His practice is principally concentrated in the areas of antitrust and other complex litigation.
Antitrust Law Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Daniel E. Laytin at a Glance
Daniel E. Laytin is an attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Antitrust Law (Chicago) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel E. Laytin
- Dan Laytin is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Chicago office
- His practice is principally concentrated in the areas of antitrust and other complex litigation
- Dan has been recognized as a leading antitrust practitioner by Chambers every year from 2006 to 2022
- by The Legal 500 U.S. for antitrust in 2007, 2010, 2012–2014, 2016–2022, and for appellate: supreme court in 2017
- and by The Best Lawyers in America, U.S
- News and World Report, Best Lawyers® from 2013 to 2023
- In 2018, Dan was named one of The National Law Journal’s “Mergers & Acquisitions and Antitrust Trailblazers.” He was also named as one of only five Rising Stars in the area of antitrust by Law360 in 2013 for his significant accomplishments as an attorney under the age of 40
- From 2019–2022, Benchmark Litigation named Dan a Local Litigation Star for Antitrust
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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.
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