Stephanie H. Denby

Stephanie H. Denby


Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Recognized since 2018

Chicago, Illinois

Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Trusts and Estates

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Stephanie advises on complex tax issues, investment structures, acquisitions and sales of special assets, trust and probate administration and charitable giving. She serves as a fiduciary consultant on litigation matters for corporate fiduciaries and interfamily disputes. Stephanie also represents taxpayers on contested tax matters, including federal and state audits and administrative appeals.

Stephanie’s clients include high net worth individuals, family offices and corporate fiduciaries, serving as long-term counsel and advising them as their wealth grows and estate planning needs evolve. Having worked with many of her clients for years, Stephanie utilizes her in-depth understanding of their objectives to tackle a wide array of issues.To achieve the best results, Stephanie works collaboratively with her clients and they appreciate that she listens to their goals and then designs solutions to achieve that end. Stephanie is the ultimate problem solver for legal challenges facing her clients, and is committed to creating the right structure to improve and simplify her clients’ lives.She has been a frequent lecturer at professional organizations and training institutes.

Location
  • One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4400
    Chicago, IL 60606-2833
Education
  • University of Michigan, J.D., graduated 1988
  • University of Chicago, B.A., graduated 1985
Bar Admissions
  • Illinois, 1988

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Trusts and Estates

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