David Herpe

David Herpe is a seasoned private client lawyer with over 42 years of experience, specializing in wealth management and succession planning for high net worth families, family offices, and businesses.

He is a goal-oriented professional known for his practical approach in addressing clients' needs and objectives, excelling in estate and wealth transfer planning, wills and trusts, transfer tax planning, charitable gift planning, family office operations, insurance planning, and more.

David Herpe is admitted to practice in Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Tax Court, bringing a wealth of legal expertise to his clients' cases.

He holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from the University of Chicago Law School and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, showcasing his strong academic background.

Currently, David Herpe serves as a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery LLP, having previously held partnership positions at Schiff Hardin & Waite and worked as an Associate at the same law firm.