Handler, Thayer & Duggan
is dedicated to rendering superior, technologically current,
and innovative professional services to affluent families,
family offices and privately-held companies. In furtherance
of this objective, the firm attracts and develops highly qualified,
dual-degreed attorneys committed to personal and professional
excellence.

The firm’s reputation has been built upon
a foundation of integrity, community service and creative,
cutting edge, business, tax, and financial solutions. Above
all, it is the firm's unique combination of exceptional work
product and highly responsive, personalized client services
that makes Handler, Thayer & Duggan one of the premier
private client law firms in the United States.
HANDLER, THAYER & DUGGAN, LLC
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
191 North Wacker Drive, 23rd Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60606-1633
Telephone (312) 641-2100
Facsimile (312) 641-6866
E-mail info@htdlaw.com
Steve Thayer presented Practical Security and Insurance Provisions for Domestic Staff and Data Security at IIR's 15th Annual Family Office Forum in Chicago, Illinois, June 18-20, 2008. Tom Handler presented Best Practices for Managing the Risks and Liabilities of Serving on the Board of Directors of Companies, Charities and Foundations, as well as co-presented a workshop with Greg Bertsch on Asset Protection and Wealth Transfer Strategies and Solutions.
Tom Handler presented various advanced planning strategies including captives, estate transfer techniques and income tax planning at the AIG American General AMES Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 16-17, 2008. Mr. Handler also participated on a panel addressing trends in advanced estate planning and working with ultra high net worth and family office clients.
Greg Bertsch presented Advanced Planning and Captive Insurance Companies at Pension Service Consultants, Inc. in Newton, Massachusetts, June 4, 2008.
Financial Events International of Geneva, Switzerland named Tom Handler Conference Chair for its conference, Advanced Planning: Domestic and International Trusts, which was held in New York, New York on May 22-23, 2008. He presented a session on Integration of Trusts and Family Offices and served on a panel presenting Family Office Caliber Planning for Multi-National Families.
Gloria Materre presented Alternative Dispute Resolution for Media, Sports & Entertainment Clients at the Chicago Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Seminar in Chicago, Illinois on May 15, 2008.
Tom Handler participated in a panel presentation discussing the Relationship Between Family Businesses and Family Offices at the Family Office Exchange Wealth Advisor Forum on May 14-15, 2008 in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Greg Bertsch presented Asset Protection Planning to the Young President's Organization in Los Angeles, California on May 6, 2008.
MGI has named Tom Handler Conference Co-Chairman for the 2nd Annual Southeast Asia Family Wealth Conference, April 28-30, 2008, in Singapore, where he presented Asset Protection Trusts & Family Office Captives: Controlling Investment & Risks under the Same Roof.
David Filkin presented Contract Law to a Business Law Class at Northwestern University on Thursday, April 17, 2008, and on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
Steve Bonneau presented Asset Protection Planning at a Tax Law Graduate Seminar at John Marshall Law School on Saturday, April 12, 2008, and on Saturday, April 19, 2008.
Steve Bonneau presented Asset Protection Planning at a Tax Law Luncheon Series at John Marshall Law School on March 26, 2008.



