About David
David C. Blum: Comprehensive Multistate Taxation and Litigation Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Ranked by Chambers USA for both taxation and tax controversy, David C. Blum is a distinguished attorney providing transactional, tax planning, and tax litigation counsel to local and multinational businesses throughout the United States. His comprehensive multistate taxation practice includes nexus issues, income apportionment, sales and use tax, franchise tax, False Claims Act (qui tam), transfer taxes, and state registration and reporting requirements.
Practice Areas
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Tax Law
In addition to his tax expertise, David has significant experience in creating and implementing tax-efficient corporate and partnership structures for all types of U.S. and cross-border transactions, including business start-ups, private equity, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, dispositions, restructurings, intellectual property, and corporate finance matters.
David's extensive background includes his former role as a state tax auditor, where he represented U.S. and multinational companies before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state and local taxing agencies throughout the country. He is experienced in defending large and complex audits at all stages of the audit and appeal process, representing taxpayers in the U.S. Tax Court, IRS Appeals Division, state courts, city administrative hearings, and state and local taxing agencies.
David frequently writes and speaks on a variety of tax-related topics, having written articles for national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Forbes, CNBC, MSN, Crain’s, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Tax Analyst, Law360, and State Tax Notes.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: University of Illinois Chicago
- Educations: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Majoring in Finance; Master's Degree in Law (Juris Doctor)
- Bar Admissions: State Bar of Illinois
- Awards and Recognitions:
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax: Lawyer of the Year, Chicago (2026)
- Tax Law: Recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2018
Firms
- Akerman LLP - Current Firm
David C. Blum is a highly respected attorney in the field of tax litigation and planning, providing comprehensive counsel to his clients from Chicago, Illinois.
