Atty. Derek Alan Storm

Atty. Derek Alan Storm

Selected Leading Lawyers Network - The Top Lawyers, 2004—. Achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell.

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Profile Summary

About Derek Alan Storm at a glance

Derek Alan Storm is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Garofalo, Schreiber Storm & Grant, Chartered. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984) and U.S. District Court, District of Illinois (1987). Educated at DePaul University (J.D. University, 1984) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Former Director of Board, Past President, Chicago Bar Association Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Selected Leading Lawyers Network - The Top Lawyers, 2004—
  • Achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Alan Storm's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Alan Storm handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Derek Alan Storm is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Derek Alan Storm

Where is Derek Alan Storm's law office located?
Derek Alan Storm's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Garofalo, Schreiber Storm & Grant, Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Alan Storm handle?
Derek Alan Storm focuses on business, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Derek Alan Storm practiced law?
Derek Alan Storm has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Derek Alan Storm go to law school?
Derek Alan Storm earned their education at (J.D. University, 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Derek Alan Storm for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Alan Storm 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 Derek Alan Storm received?
Derek Alan Storm's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
DePaul University
- 1984
B.A.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987

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