Atty. Daniel Peter Goodwin
Daniel Peter Goodwin is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation. Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of the State of New York, Regents' External Degree Program in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 45+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Peter Goodwin at a Glance
Daniel Peter Goodwin is a Thoughtworks Inc. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and Massachusetts (1991). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1981) and University of the State of New York, Regents' External Degree Program (B.A., 1978). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Peter Goodwin
- Daniel Peter Goodwin is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of the State of New York, Regents' External Degree Program in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Daniel practices in Chicago, IL
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Daniel Peter Goodwin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Peter Goodwin 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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Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 Daniel Peter Goodwin
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 Daniel Peter Goodwin's practice in the field of business and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Peter Goodwin brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and Massachusetts, Daniel Peter Goodwin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and tax, Daniel Peter Goodwin 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 Daniel Peter Goodwin 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 Daniel Peter Goodwin Handles in Chicago
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