Atty. David J. Gordon

Atty. David J. Gordon

David J. Gordon is a lawyer practicing financial planning law, estate planning law, tax planning law.

Deerfield Deerfield 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Gordon at a glance

David J. Gordon is a Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith based in Deerfield, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on estate planning and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982) and Colorado (1982). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1982) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Deerfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David J. Gordon is a lawyer practicing financial planning law, estate planning law, tax planning law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices in Deerfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Gordon's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Tax Law

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

David J. Gordon is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse 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 Deerfield 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 J. Gordon

Where is David J. Gordon's law office located?
David J. Gordon's law practice is located in Deerfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Gordon handle?
David J. Gordon focuses on estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David J. Gordon practiced law?
David J. Gordon has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David J. Gordon go to law school?
David J. Gordon earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David J. Gordon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
Colorado
Admitted: 1982

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