Atty. Daniel Isaac Schlessinger
Daniel Isaac Schlessinger is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, business and 1 other area of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 48+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Isaac Schlessinger at a Glance
Daniel Isaac Schlessinger is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1989). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1978) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American (Member: Litigation Section Tort and Insurance Section Discovery Committee) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Isaac Schlessinger
- Daniel Isaac Schlessinger is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance coverage litigation, business and 1 other area of law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Daniel practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Isaac Schlessinger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Isaac Schlessinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
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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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Daniel Isaac Schlessinger is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance Law in Chicago
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Daniel Isaac Schlessinger is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →
Mediation & Arbitration in Chicago
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Daniel Isaac Schlessinger is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →
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 Daniel Isaac Schlessinger
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 Daniel Isaac Schlessinger's practice in the field of business, litigation, insurance, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Isaac Schlessinger brings 48+ 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, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Daniel Isaac Schlessinger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and insurance, Daniel Isaac Schlessinger 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 Daniel Isaac Schlessinger 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 Daniel Isaac Schlessinger Handles in Chicago
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