Atty. Daniel A. Kaufman

Atty. Daniel A. Kaufman

Daniel A. Kaufman is a lawyer practicing labor and employment relations, trade secret protection and non-competition team, class action, collective action and multidistrict litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel A. Kaufman at a glance

Daniel A. Kaufman is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, trade secrets, and education. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis (1987). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1986) and Amherst College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American (Member, Sections on: Employment Law Litigation) Bar Associations National Association of College and University Attorneys. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Daniel A. Kaufman is a lawyer practicing labor and employment relations, trade secret protection and non-competition team, class action, collective action and multidistrict litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Daniel practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel A. Kaufman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel A. Kaufman 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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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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Trade Secrets

Daniel A. Kaufman is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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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 Daniel A. Kaufman

Where is Daniel A. Kaufman's law office located?
Daniel A. Kaufman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel A. Kaufman handle?
Daniel A. Kaufman focuses on employment, business, class action, trade secrets, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel A. Kaufman practiced law?
Daniel A. Kaufman has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Daniel A. Kaufman go to law school?
Daniel A. Kaufman earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Daniel A. Kaufman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel A. Kaufman received?
Daniel A. Kaufman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1986
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dis
Admitted: 1987

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