Atty. David Alan Shevlin

Atty. David Alan Shevlin

David Alan Shevlin is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate & incorporation, ethics & professional responsibility and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

New York New York 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About David Alan Shevlin at a glance

David Alan Shevlin is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on formation and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1993) and California (2022). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Cornell University (B.S., 1989). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Alan Shevlin is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate & incorporation, ethics & professional responsibility and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Alan Shevlin's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Tax Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is David Alan Shevlin's law office located?
David Alan Shevlin's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alan Shevlin handle?
David Alan Shevlin focuses on formation, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Alan Shevlin practiced law?
David Alan Shevlin has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Alan Shevlin go to law school?
David Alan Shevlin earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S., 1989).
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1992
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993
California
Admitted: 2022

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