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Daniel Meehan, Tax Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

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Daniel Meehan is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Tax.

Based in
Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience
attorney
Known for
Tax
  • Handles Tax matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).

About Daniel Meehan: Daniel Meehan is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Tax.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Daniel takes on

Daniel concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Tax cases in Chicago, Illinois

Daniel takes tax matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Daniel Meehan — tax lawyer in Chicago

Daniel Meehan is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Tax.

Dan Meehan is a tax partner focused on private investment funds and their sponsors. For almost 25 years, Dan has maintained one of the most active fund-related tax practices in the world. During the 2-year period ending August 31, 2018, Dan advised on the tax aspects of over 300 fund formation projects. Almost 100 of those held one or more closings during that period, raising a combined total of over $100 billion in capital commitments.

Dan’s clients include sponsors of private equity funds, credit funds, growth equity funds, venture capital funds and hedge funds located across the U.S., Europe and Asia. He assists with fund formations ranging in size from under $100 million to over $10 billion.

Dan also advises on the tax aspects of fund restructurings and recapitalizations, fund secondary transactions, and minority investments in fund sponsor groups. He has structured and guided clients through the tax aspects of over 30 such transactions during the past five years.

Clients appreciate Dan’s ability to make complex tax issues understandable. With a practice that annually covers 200 separate fund sponsors, Dan has a unique and comprehensive perspective on the private fund industry. This allows him to provide practical and creative tax solutions that work for both fund sponsors and their investors.

Daniel's approach to tax cases

Dan Meehan is a tax partner focused on private investment funds and their sponsors. For almost 25 years, Dan has maintained one of the most active fund-related tax practices in the world. During the 2-year period ending August 31, 2018, Dan advised on the tax aspects of over 300 fund formation projects. Almost 100 of those held one or more closings during that period, raising a combined total of…

Clients Daniel works with

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Georgetown University

    — · 1992

Daniel studied at — in Georgetown University.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed — in Georgetown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Daniel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).

Locations

Daniel Meehan's office in Chicago

Daniel's primary office is at 333 West Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, 60654. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

333 West Wolf Point Plaza

Chicago, Illinois 60654

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel Meehan — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a tax attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel Meehan

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a tax case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

    Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do tax cases in Illinois typically take?

    Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

    Daniel is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Daniel accepting new tax clients right now?

    Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Tax attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

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