Jane Wells May

Jane Wells May

Chicago, IL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Tax Law

Biography

Jane Wells May focuses her practice on state and local tax matters. She represents businesses in connection with tax controversies at the audit, administrative and judicial levels around the United States. Her clients include companies in manufacturing, retailing, pharmaceuticals, financial services, agribusiness, food and beverage, health care, energy, technology and insurance industries. Jane is the global head of the Firm’s Tax Practice. She sits on the Firm’s Management and Compensation Committees, and previously served on the Executive Committee.

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McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1986
  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1986

Client Testimonials

Jane May is a great state and local tax litigator. There is no one who is better!

Frank D’Angelo (Roche Finance)

Little Falls, NJ

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Tax Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax

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