Atty. David Alan Saunders
David Alan Saunders is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, business law, commercial finance and 2 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1961, and has been licensed for 62 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 62+ Years Experience
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About David Alan Saunders at a Glance
David Alan Saunders is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kaplan Saunders Valente & Beninati, LLP. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1964) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1964). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1964) and Oberlin College (A.B., 1961). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Alan Saunders
- David Alan Saunders is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, business law, commercial finance and 2 other areas of law
- David received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1961, and has been licensed for 62 years
- David practices at Kaplan Saunders Valente & Beninati, LLP in Chicago, IL
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David Alan Saunders's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alan Saunders 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.
David Alan Saunders is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David Alan Saunders is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
David Alan Saunders is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Alan Saunders
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 Alan Saunders's practice in the field of business, real estate, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Alan Saunders brings 62+ 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 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, David Alan Saunders can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and m&a, David Alan Saunders 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 Alan Saunders 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 Alan Saunders Handles in Chicago
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