Daniel S. Lewis
Dan works closely with his clients and their advisers on both the tax and non-tax aspects of estate planning, focusing on estate planning strategies designed to efficiently minimize taxes and to achieve his client's specific lifetime and testamentary goals.
Daniel Lewis counsels individuals, business owners, and families on a wide variety of tax, wealth-transfer, wealth-preservation, and philanthropic matters.
Dan has extensive experience representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries on the administration of trusts and decedents' estates, probate, and pre- and post-mortem planning. In addition, he has experience in a wide range of income tax compliance and controversy matters and has represented clients in disputes before the Internal Revenue Service, the Illinois Department of Revenue, and other taxing bodies.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 2006
- Wabash College, B.A., Economics; German, 2003
Bar and Court Admissions
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Illinois
- U.S. Tax Court
Related Employment
- Madden, Jiganti, Moore & Sinars, LLP, Chicago, IL, Associate, 2014-2018
- McCormick & Friman, LLC, Chicago, IL, Associate, 2008-2012, Partner, 2012-2014
- Tuohy & Associates, P.C., Chicago, IL, Associate, 2006-2007
Professional Recognition
Selected as Emerging Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2015-2019
*The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and no certificate, award or recognition is a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- Chicago Estate Planning Council, Member
- Loyola University Federal Tax Clinic's Pro Bono Panel, Member
