Atty. David Shearer

Atty. David Shearer

David Shearer is a lawyer practicing global structuring & integration, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and 6 other areas of law. David received a degree from University of Groningen in 2008, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About David Shearer at a glance

David Shearer is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Netherlands (2009). Educated at University of Groningen (Law Degree, 2008). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Shearer is a lawyer practicing global structuring & integration, mergers & acquisitions, private equity and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from University of Groningen in 2008, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • David practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Shearer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Shearer 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Shearer

Where is David Shearer's law office located?
David Shearer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Shearer handle?
David Shearer focuses on business, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Shearer practiced law?
David Shearer has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did David Shearer go to law school?
David Shearer earned their education at (Law Degree, 2008).
How can I contact David Shearer for a consultation?
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Education

Law Degree
University of Groningen
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Netherlands
Admitted: 2009

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