Atty. David Alan Saunders

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.

Chicago Chicago 62 yrs experience 62 year
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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). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

David Alan Saunders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alan Saunders handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Alan Saunders is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Alan Saunders is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Alan Saunders is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Alan Saunders

Where is David Alan Saunders's law office located?
David Alan Saunders's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kaplan Saunders Valente & Beninati, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alan Saunders handle?
David Alan Saunders focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Alan Saunders practiced law?
David Alan Saunders has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did David Alan Saunders go to law school?
David Alan Saunders earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (A.B., 1961).
How can I contact David Alan Saunders for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1964
A.B.
Oberlin College
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1964

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