Atty. David Shayne
David Shayne is a lawyer practicing estate planning, private wealth services, wealth planning and preservation and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 66+ Years Experience
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About David Shayne at a Glance
David Shayne is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on estate planning and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1960). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1959) and Yale University (B.A., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Member, Trust Law and Federal Taxation Committees) and Illinois State (Member, Section on Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations Chicago Council of Lawyers Chicago Estate Planning Council. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Shayne
- David Shayne is a lawyer practicing estate planning, private wealth services, wealth planning and preservation and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
- David practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Chicago, IL
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David Shayne's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Shayne handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
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.
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Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David Shayne is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Shayne
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 Shayne's practice in the field of estate planning and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Shayne brings 66+ 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 estate planning and tax, David Shayne 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 Shayne 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 Shayne Handles in Chicago
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