Atty. David Chaiken
David Chaiken is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, tax and 2 other areas of law. David received a degree from New York University in 1977, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 49+ Years Experience
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About David Chaiken at a Glance
David Chaiken is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Canmann & Chaiken. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1977) and University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1976). Active member of Chicago and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Chaiken
- David Chaiken is a lawyer practicing commercial, real estate, tax and 2 other areas of law
- David received a degree from New York University in 1977, and has been licensed for 49 years
- David practices at Canmann & Chaiken in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
David Chaiken's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Chaiken handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business Formation in Chicago
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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 Chaiken is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Chaiken 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 Chaiken is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David Chaiken 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 Chaiken
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 Chaiken's practice in the field of formation, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Chaiken brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, estate planning, and business, David Chaiken 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 Chaiken 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 Chaiken Handles in Chicago
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