Atty. David Aaron Handler
David Aaron Handler is a lawyer practicing trust and estate, estate planning, tax and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 34+ Years Experience
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About David Aaron Handler at a Glance
David Aaron Handler is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992) and New York (2006). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Illinois (B.S. Finance, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) Chicago Estate Planning Council. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Aaron Handler
- David Aaron Handler is a lawyer practicing trust and estate, estate planning, tax and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- David practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL
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David Aaron Handler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Aaron Handler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Trusts in Chicago
David Aaron Handler is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Estate Planning & Probate in Chicago
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David Aaron Handler is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David Aaron Handler is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
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 David Aaron Handler
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 David Aaron Handler's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Aaron Handler brings 34+ 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 New York, David Aaron Handler can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and tax, David Aaron Handler 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 David Aaron Handler 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 David Aaron Handler Handles in Chicago
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