Atty. Benjamin Michael Shrader
Benjamin Michael Shrader is a lawyer practicing antitrust litigation, asbestos & toxic tort, automotive & trucking and 6 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.
Antitrust Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 16+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Michael Shrader at a Glance
Benjamin Michael Shrader is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hart, McLaughlin & Eldridge, LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, class action, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010) and Indiana (2016). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2010) and Fordham University (B.A., 2004). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Michael Shrader
- Benjamin Michael Shrader is a lawyer practicing antitrust litigation, asbestos & toxic tort, automotive & trucking and 6 other areas of law
- Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Fordham University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Benjamin practices at Hart, McLaughlin & Eldridge, LLC in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Benjamin Michael Shrader's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Michael Shrader handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
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 in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Class Action in Chicago
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Benjamin Michael Shrader
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Michael Shrader's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, class action, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Michael Shrader brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and Indiana, Benjamin Michael Shrader can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Benjamin Michael Shrader can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Benjamin Michael Shrader attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Benjamin Michael Shrader Handles in Chicago
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