Gregory A Papiernik - Oak Brook, IL
Attorney at Levin & Brend, P.C.
Individual Taxation Lawyers in Oak Brook, IL
2015 Spring Road Suite 280 Oak Brook, IL 60523
Oak Brook Individual Taxation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Individual Taxation
- Corporate Tax Planning
- Business Tax Planning
- Estate Planning
- Probate Administration
- Retirement Planning
- Nonprofit Organizations Law
- Business Valuation
- Forensic Accounting
Attorney Information
Overview
Greg Papiernik is the Managing Partner with Levin & Brend, P.C. As both an attorney and CPA, he has extensive experience in personal tax planning (individual, trusts and estates) and business (corporate, partnership and limited liability company) tax planning. In addition, he is experienced in Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Retirement Planning, Elder Law, Nonprofit Organizations Law, Business Transactions, Business Valuation and Forensic Accounting.
Levin & Brend, P.C. also provides legal and forensic accounting assistance to business and family law cases, including and participation in Collaborative Law matters as an Attorney and Financial Neutral in Collaborative Law matters and serving as a Mediator in family law.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Illinois Leading Lawyers, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Illinois Leading & Emerging Chicago Area Elder, Tax, and Estate Planning Lawyers 2019, 2020
Education
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Legal Education
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Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1983
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: Beta Alpha Psi
Honors: With Honors
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Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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University of Notre Dame,
Notre Dame,
Indiana, 1980
B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration
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University of Notre Dame,
Notre Dame,
Indiana, 1980
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner, since November 1, 2004
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Equity Partner, since December 1, 2001
Past Positions
- Levin & Brend, P.C., Associate Attorney, October 1, 1999 - December 1, 2001
- Law Offices of Marc J. Lane, P.C., 1990 - 1999
- Madden, Jiganti, Moore & Sinars, 1987 - 1990
- Cox & Brett, Ltd., 1983 - 1987
Classes and Seminars
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Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Business, Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, 1997 - Present
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Business and Accounting, Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, 1993 - Present
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Speaker at Illinois Creditors’ Bar Association Spring Seminar: Forensic Financial Document Review and/or Primer of How To Review Financial Documents and Statements, February 2015
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Instructor, College of Lake County Continuing Education - Estate Planning, Grayslake, Illinois
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Lecturer, Warren Township Special Education, Lake County, Illinois – Special Recreation Association
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Lecturer, Lake County, Illinois – Special Recreation Association
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Course Instructor, Conviser-Duffy CPA Review, Chicago, Illinois, 1992 - 1998
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Speaker at Lorman Education Services Divorce: Accounting and Tax Issues on the topics of “Taxation” and “Retirement Issues”, 2007
- Speaker at Lorman Education Services Divorce: Accounting and Tax Issues on the topics of “Taxation” and “Financial Statement Analysis”, 2008
Pro Bono Activities
- Br. Rice High School Foundation, Inc., Board Member, Treasurer, 2013 - Present
- Community Support Group, Board Member, 2011 - Present
- Community Support Group, Vice Chairperson, 2019 - Present
- Br. Rice High School, Board Member, 2002 - 2011
- Br. Rice High School, Chairperson, Development Committee, 2002 - 2011
- Br. Rice High School, Member, Development Committee, 2002 - Present
- Br. Rice High School, Member, Finance Committee, 2002 - Present
- Br. Rice High School, Member – Nominating Committee, 2002 - Present
- Br. Rice High School, Member – Strategic Planning Committee, 2002 - Present
- Br. Rice High School, Member – Policy Committee, 2002 - 2011
- Br. Rice High School Alumni Association, Board Member, 1988 - Present
- Br. Rice High School Alumni Association, President, 1996 - 2001
- Lemont Celtic Football Club, Inc., Board Member, Treasurer, 2008 - 2018
Published Works
Articles
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Lorman Education Services, Divorce: Accounting and Tax Issues, 2007 on the topics of “Taxation” and “Retirement Issues”, 2007
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Legal research and drafting with respect to the publication of: Purchase and Sale of Small Businesses: Legal and Tax Aspects (Wiley Law Publications) and Purchase and Sale of Small Businesses: Forms (Wiley Law Publications).
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Illinois, 1983
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1983
- U.S. Tax Court, 1985
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Indiana, 1982
- Licensed Certified Public Accountant, State of Illinois
- Collaborative Law Training Certification
- Northwestern University School of Professional Studies, Divorce Mediation Skills Training Program
Other Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association (Member)
- Illinois State Bar (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- DuPage County Bar Association (Member)
- American Society of Appraisers (Member)
- Business Valuation Association of Chicago
- Illinois CPA Society
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Member)
- Illinois Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Illinois Association of Real Estate Attorneys
- American Association of Attorney Certified Public Accountants (Member)
Contact
2015 Spring Road
Suite 280
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (312) 726-4440
Fax: (312) 726-0029
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.levinbrend.com
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