Robert A. Holland, co-founder of Kelleher + Holland, LLC, concentrates his practice in estate planning, estate and trust administration, taxation, corporate transactional work, business planning, asset protection, commercial real estate transactions, and prenuptial agreements. His experience as both an attorney and a CPA enables him to offer a blend of legal and financial advice for over a decade.

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.

Education

• Creighton University School of Law
  J.D. (Cum Laude) | 2009

• Creighton University, College of Business Administration
  B.S.B.A. | 2002
  Major: Accounting

Awards

• Lawyers of Distinction | 2024

• Illinois Leading Lawyers | 2020-2024

• Illinois Rising Stars Honoree | 2018-2019

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant | 2004

• Insurance Producer

• Illinois Accredited MCLE Teacher

Professional Associations + Memberships

• American Bar Association | Member

• Illinois State Bar Association | Member

• Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, Business Builders | Member

Podcasts + Webinars

• “New Florida Law: Effects on SLATs” Webinar
  Featured Speaker | 2022

• “2021 Estate + Tax Planning Opportunities” Webinar
  Featured Speaker | 2021

• “Blue Wave Tax + Estate Planning Opportunities” Webinar
  Featured Speaker | 2021

• “Timeliness of Estate Planning in 2021: Blue Wave Tax Planning Opportunities” Porte Brown Webinar
  Featured Speaker | 2021

• “2020 Election: How It May Impact Your Estate + Income Tax Planning” Webinar
  Featured Speaker | 2020

• “Estate Planning 101” U.S. Department of Energy Webinar
  Featured Speaker | 2020

• “Timeliness of Estate Planning in Today’s World” Porte Brown Webinar
  Featured Speaker | 2020

• “Estate Planning Opportunities – Take Advantage of the Present to Improve Your Future” Webinar
  Featured Speaker | 2020

Published Works

• "New Law Requires Transparency in Company Ownership" Daily Herald Suburban Business | Feb 2024

• “Preparation is Key at Any Age for Peace of Mind”
  Quintessential Barrington | Jan 2021

Speaking Engagements

• “Planning for Ultra High Net Worth Clients” Northwestern Mutual Regional Conference
  Featured Speaker | 2019

• “Harmonizing Your Business and Estate Planning” MBBI Conference
  Featured Speaker | 2017

• “Estate Planning” FBI Training – Sacramento Division
  Featured Speaker | 2015