Providing Peace Of Mind
Biography
Nationally recognized as one of the top lawyers in his region, Robert A. Holland is co-founder of Kelleher + Holland, LLC. He provides unmatched representation to a diverse range of clients throughout Chicago and surrounding areas who have legal needs involving estate planning, estate and trust administration, tax and asset protection, corporate transactional work, business planning, and commercial real estate. Bob’s business planning practice includes representation regarding the formation and operation of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, including ownership agreements, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and not-for-profit planning.
A certified public accountant as well as an attorney, Bob offers an uncommon blend of skills that help him to better address the financial aspects of his clients' estates and businesses and devise the most effective strategies and solutions possible to help them mitigate their overall tax liability and preserve the bulk of their wealth. He is also highly adept at creating customized services to help his clients achieve their goals and the positive results they seek efficiently and cost-effectively.
Bob has earned several industry honors in recognition of his exceptional professionalism and service, and regularly presents webinars and seminars as well as authors blogs and articles on advanced estate planning techniques.
Education
- Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska
- J.D. 2009
- Honors: cum laude
- Creighton University, College of Business Administration, Omaha, Nebraska
- B.S.B.A. 2002
- Major: Accounting
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association | Member
- Illinois State Bar Association | Member
- Chicago Estate Planning Council | Member
- Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, Business Builders | Member
Certifications
- Illinois Accredited MCLE Teacher | 2020
- Certified Public Accountant | 2004
Awards
- Illinois Super Lawyers Honoree | 2024 - 2025
- Lawyers of Distinction | 2023 - present
- Illinois Leading Lawyers | 2020 - present
- Illinois Rising Stars Honoree | 2018 - 2019
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Estate + Trust Administration
- Corporate Law
- Commercial Real Estate
Bar Admissions
- California
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Webinars + Podcasts
- “Supercharge Your SLAT!” Webinar | 2024
- “The Benefits of Upstream Support Trust Planning” Club 1865 Webinar | 2024
- “New Florida Law: Effects on SLATs” Webinar | 2022
- “2021 Estate + Tax Planning Opportunities” Webinar | 2021
- “Blue Wave Tax + Estate Planning Opportunities” Webinar | 2021
- “Timeliness of Estate Planning in 2021: Blue Wave Tax Planning Opportunities” Porte Brown Webinar | 2021
- “2020 Election: How It May Impact Your Estate + Income Tax Planning” Webinar | 2020
- “Timeliness of Estate Planning in Today’s World” Porte Brown Webinar | 2020
- “Estate Planning 101” U.S. Department of Energy Webinar | 2020
- “Estate Planning Opportunities – Take Advantage of the Present to Improve Your Future” Webinar | 2020
Speaking Engagements
- “Estate Planning 101” Leadership Greater McHenry County Seminar | 2024
- “Planning for Ultra High Net Worth Clients” Northwestern Mutual Regional Conference | 2019
- “Harmonizing Your Business and Estate Planning” MBBI Conference | 2017
- “Estate Planning” FBI Training – Sacramento Division | 2015
Blogs + Published Works
- “BIAT – Maximize Your Estate’s Value with Strategic Planning” | 2023
- “Preparation is Key at Any Age for Peace of Mind” Quintessential Barrington | Jan 2021
- “Obtaining Asset Sale Treatment on a Sale of Equity” | 2017
Pro Bono Activities
- Established a charity for the benefit of veterans and obtained tax exempt status | 2016