Atty. David Robert Bass

Atty. David Robert Bass

David Robert Bass is a lawyer practicing appeals, real estate, real estate taxation. David received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About David Robert Bass at a glance

David Robert Bass is a Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, estate tax, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1996) and Washington University (A.B., 1992). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Robert Bass is a lawyer practicing appeals, real estate, real estate taxation
  • David received a A.B. degree from Washington University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Robert Bass's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Estate & Gift Tax

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Robert Bass

Where is David Robert Bass's law office located?
David Robert Bass's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Robert Bass handle?
David Robert Bass focuses on real estate, tax, estate tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Robert Bass practiced law?
David Robert Bass has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David Robert Bass go to law school?
David Robert Bass earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (A.B., 1992).
How can I contact David Robert Bass for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1996
A.B.
Washington University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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