Atty. Steven J. "Steve" Gavin
Routinely honored as one of the country's top lawyers in M&A and private equity work, Steven advises clients on the full range of corporate finance transactions, counseling boards of directors and other key leaders on matters of governance, oversight and structure. Please read more here: https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/gavin-steven-j.html
Profile Summary
About Steven J. "Steve" Gavin at a glance
Steven J. "Steve" Gavin is a m&a and securities attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston Taylor LLP. Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Chicago) (2025). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Routinely honored as one of the country's top lawyers in M&A and private equity work, Steven advises clients on the full range of corporate finance transactions, counseling boards of directors and other key leaders on matters of governance, oversight and structure
- Please read more here: https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/gavin-steven-j.html
Practice Areas Explained
Steven J. "Steve" Gavin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven J. "Steve" Gavin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Steven J. "Steve" Gavin is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Steven J. "Steve" Gavin is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 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.
Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Chicago or all attorneys in Illinois.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Steven J. "Steve" Gavin
Where is Steven J. "Steve" Gavin's law office located?
What practice areas does Steven J. "Steve" Gavin handle?
Where did Steven J. "Steve" Gavin go to law school?
How can I contact Steven J. "Steve" Gavin for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Steven J. "Steve" Gavin received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.