Atty. Brent Daniel Knight

Atty. Brent Daniel Knight

Brent Daniel Knight is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, general practice. Brent received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Brent Daniel Knight at a glance

Brent Daniel Knight is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jones Day. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Seventh Circuits, and U.S. District Courts for the (1998). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1998) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brent Daniel Knight is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, general practice
  • Brent received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Brent practices at Jones Day in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brent Daniel Knight's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brent Daniel Knight handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Brent Daniel Knight

Where is Brent Daniel Knight's law office located?
Brent Daniel Knight's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brent Daniel Knight handle?
Brent Daniel Knight focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brent Daniel Knight practiced law?
Brent Daniel Knight has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Brent Daniel Knight go to law school?
Brent Daniel Knight earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Brent Daniel Knight for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1998
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Seventh Circuits, and U.S. District Courts for the
Admitted: 1998

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