Atty. Dana Evan Schaffner

Atty. Dana Evan Schaffner

Dana Evan Schaffner is a lawyer practicing class action, commercial, patent application. Dana received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Dana Evan Schaffner at a glance

Dana Evan Schaffner is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Winston & Strawn LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006), and Colorado (2022). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 2005) and University of Michigan (B.S. Nursing, 1999). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dana Evan Schaffner is a lawyer practicing class action, commercial, patent application
  • Dana received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Dana practices at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Dana Evan Schaffner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dana Evan Schaffner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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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 Dana Evan Schaffner

Where is Dana Evan Schaffner's law office located?
Dana Evan Schaffner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Winston & Strawn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dana Evan Schaffner handle?
Dana Evan Schaffner focuses on patent, business, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Dana Evan Schaffner practiced law?
Dana Evan Schaffner has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Dana Evan Schaffner go to law school?
Dana Evan Schaffner earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Nursing, 1999).
How can I contact Dana Evan Schaffner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 2005
B.S. Nursing
University of Michigan
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2006
Colorado
Admitted: 2022

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