Atty. Wayne S. Kaplan

Atty. Wayne S. Kaplan

Mr. Wayne S.

Chicago Chicago 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne S. Kaplan at a glance

Wayne S. Kaplan is a formation, irs, business, and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (Inactive) (1972), US Tax Court (1975), US Court of Federal Claims (1976), and US Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1971) and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Wayne S. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing partnership, corporate & incorporation, tax and 2 other areas of law
  • Wayne received a B.S. degree from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Wayne practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne S. Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne S. Kaplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

Wayne S. Kaplan is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

IRS Disputes & Audits

Wayne S. Kaplan is one of 2,917 irs attorneys indexed nationally. Browse irs attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Wayne S. Kaplan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Wayne S. Kaplan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Wayne S. Kaplan

Where is Wayne S. Kaplan's law office located?
Wayne S. Kaplan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne S. Kaplan handle?
Wayne S. Kaplan focuses on formation, irs, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Wayne S. Kaplan practiced law?
Wayne S. Kaplan has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Wayne S. Kaplan go to law school?
Wayne S. Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Wayne S. Kaplan for a consultation?
You can contact Wayne S. Kaplan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Wayne S. Kaplan received?
Wayne S. Kaplan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1971
B.S.
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1972
US Tax Court
Admitted: 1975
US Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1976
US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
Illinois
Admitted: 1989
US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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