Atty. David Charles Blum

Atty. David Charles Blum

David Charles Blum is a lawyer practicing tax, automotive retail, corporate tax and 13 other areas of law. David received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years.

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About David Charles Blum at a glance

David Charles Blum is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Akerman Llp. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, tax litigation, and international tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Tax Court (1997). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1997) and University of Arizona (B.S.B.A. Accounting, 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Charles Blum is a lawyer practicing tax, automotive retail, corporate tax and 13 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Arizona in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • David practices at Akerman LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Charles Blum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Charles Blum 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.

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Real Estate Law

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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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Tax Litigation

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International Tax

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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 Charles Blum

Where is David Charles Blum's law office located?
David Charles Blum's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Akerman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Charles Blum handle?
David Charles Blum focuses on business, real estate, tax, tax litigation, international tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Charles Blum practiced law?
David Charles Blum has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David Charles Blum go to law school?
David Charles Blum earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S.B.A. Accounting, 1990).
How can I contact David Charles Blum for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 1997
B.S.B.A. Accounting
University of Arizona
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1997

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