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Questions about Alan Siegel

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Alan Siegel born and where did he grow up?

Alan Siegel arrived in the world on the 26th of August 1938. His parents Eugene and Ruth raised him within New York City limits.

What military service interrupted Alan Siegel's legal studies?

A leave of absence from NYU Law began in 1962 for Alan Siegel when he accepted an army commission that same year. The 2nd Howitzer Battalion of the 18th Artillery stationed him in Butzbach, Germany before this assignment permanently interrupted his legal studies.

Who did Alan Siegel partner with to establish Siegel+Gale in 1969?

Siegel partnered with Robert Gale to establish Siegel+Gale in 1969. Gale had been a designer at Sandgren & Murtha when they met.

How did Alan Siegel influence tax forms during the 1970s?

The Internal Revenue Service hired Siegel in 1979 to transform existing tax forms. His work resulted in the creation of the 1040-EZ form while Bank contracts and Census Bureau forms also received his attention during the 1970s.

When did Alan Siegel retire from Siegel+Gale and what happened next?

Alan Siegel retired from Siegel+Gale in 2012 after many years of leadership. He assumed the title of chairman emeritus following his departure and a new brand identity consultancy named Siegelvision emerged shortly thereafter.