Atty. David Chisu Kung

Atty. David Chisu Kung

David Chisu Kung is a lawyer practicing asset finance & securitization, mergers / acquisitions, tax and 1 other area of law. David received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (628) 300-1174

Profile Summary

About David Chisu Kung at a glance

David Chisu Kung is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997) and California U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2005). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1997) and Harvard University (A.B., 1994). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Chisu Kung is a lawyer practicing asset finance & securitization, mergers / acquisitions, tax and 1 other area of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • David practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Chisu Kung's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Chisu Kung 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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Tax Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Chisu Kung

Where is David Chisu Kung's law office located?
David Chisu Kung's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Chisu Kung handle?
David Chisu Kung focuses on business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Chisu Kung practiced law?
David Chisu Kung has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David Chisu Kung go to law school?
David Chisu Kung earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B., 1994).
How can I contact David Chisu Kung for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1997
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
California U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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