Atty. David Michael Holmes

Atty. David Michael Holmes

David Michael Holmes is a lawyer practicing appellate, asia, e-discovery and 13 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Michael Holmes at a glance

David Michael Holmes is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, product liability, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1988) and Indiana (2007). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DRI, Memberships & Affiliations American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Michael Holmes is a lawyer practicing appellate, asia, e-discovery and 13 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David practices at Wilson Elser in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Michael Holmes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Holmes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

David Michael Holmes is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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Product Liability

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Michael Holmes

Where is David Michael Holmes's law office located?
David Michael Holmes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Michael Holmes handle?
David Michael Holmes focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, product liability, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Michael Holmes practiced law?
David Michael Holmes has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David Michael Holmes go to law school?
David Michael Holmes earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact David Michael Holmes for a consultation?
You can contact David Michael Holmes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Michael Holmes received?
David Michael Holmes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1988
B.S.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of
Admitted: 1988
Indiana
Admitted: 2007

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