About David
David Schiller trained for two branches of the law in the same year. He earned a J.D. from Rutgers University–Newark in 1984 and completed an LL.M. in Taxation at Villanova University School of Law that same year. Those credentials mark him as someone who moved quickly from general legal training into specialized tax study.
His time in law school left a clear imprint. The advanced tax degree deepened what a J.D. had begun. It equipped him to interpret complex federal and state tax codes and to translate technical rules into practical advice. Colleagues and clients have noted that background when seeking counsel on tax-related matters.
Schiller is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and has worked in that jurisdiction for many years. He has handled matters that require an understanding of both transactional tax planning and contested tax issues. Rather than a narrow specialization, his practice blends technical tax analysis with everyday client needs.
His work often involves advising individuals and small to mid-sized businesses. He assists with planning that touches on income tax implications, entity selection, and estate tax considerations. He also handles tax compliance and responses to inquiries from taxing authorities. When a matter moves toward dispute resolution, he prepares the factual and legal groundwork needed for negotiations or formal proceedings.
People describe his approach as methodical. He starts with a careful review of documents and relevant statutes. He then outlines options, identifying trade-offs and likely outcomes. That process helps clients decide whether to pursue aggressive planning or take a conservative course that reduces risk of future challenge.
Outside of client files, Schiller keeps current on changes to tax law and administrative practice. Tax rules change frequently, and he monitors developments that could affect client positions. He maintains an active practice in Pennsylvania and concentrates on tax and related areas of law.
