Atty. David Alan Schlack

Atty. David Alan Schlack

David Alan Schlack is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate & incorporation, personal and business tax planning and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S.B.A. degree from Roosevelt University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Alan Schlack at a glance

David Alan Schlack is a Founding Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Schlack & McGinnity, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, business, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court (1974). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1974) and Roosevelt University (B.S.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and Federal Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Alan Schlack is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate & incorporation, personal and business tax planning and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S.B.A. degree from Roosevelt University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • David practices at Schlack & McGinnity, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Alan Schlack's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

David Alan Schlack is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Alan Schlack is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Alan Schlack is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Gift Tax

David Alan Schlack is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax 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 Schlack

Where is David Alan Schlack's law office located?
David Alan Schlack's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Schlack & McGinnity, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alan Schlack handle?
David Alan Schlack focuses on formation, estate planning, business, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Alan Schlack practiced law?
David Alan Schlack has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did David Alan Schlack go to law school?
David Alan Schlack earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact David Alan Schlack for a consultation?
You can contact David Alan Schlack directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Alan Schlack received?
David Alan Schlack's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1974
B.S.B.A.
Roosevelt University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1974

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