Atty. Lowell D. Yoder
Lowell D. Yoder focuses his practice on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, global tax planning and international tax controversies, representing high-tech, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, financial, consumer and industrial companies.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Lowell D. Yoder at a Glance
Lowell D. Yoder is a tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at University of Illinois Chicago (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — International (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lowell D. Yoder
- Lowell D. Yoder focuses his practice on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, global tax planning and international tax controversies, representing high-tech, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, financial, consumer and industrial companies
- He advises on tax-efficient structuring of cross-border acquisitions, dispositions, financings, internal reorganizations and joint ventures, as well as tax-beneficial planning for intangible holding companies, global supply chains and multi-jurisdictional service arrangements
- Lowell also represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), handling audits and obtaining tax rulings
- He works with an extensive network of lawyers worldwide, developing tax-favorable transactional and operational cross-border structures
- Lowell previously served as the global head of the Firm’s Tax Practice
- Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/yoder-lowell-d/
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lowell D. Yoder handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Tax Law in Chicago
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Lowell D. Yoder
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 Lowell D. Yoder's practice in the field of tax.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Lowell D. Yoder's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Lowell D. Yoder 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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