Atty. Daniel J. Offenbach

Atty. Daniel J. Offenbach

DANIEL J. OFFENBACH, a Shareholder with the Firm, concentrates his practice on litigation involving construction defects, employers' liability, arson, fraud and first-party claims, and subrogation.

Chicago Chicago 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel J. Offenbach at a glance

Daniel J. Offenbach is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, construction, theft, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Indiana (1982). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1982) and Emory University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • DANIEL J. OFFENBACH, a Shareholder with the Firm, concentrates his practice on litigation involving construction defects, employers' liability, arson, fraud and first-party claims, and subrogation
  • He is an active participant in the Defense Research Institute Construction Law Section
  • Dan is a former member of the International Association of Automobile Theft Investigators and the Illinois Arson Prevention Committee
  • He has given presentations to insurance company personnel and industry groups and has served as a panelist for the Property Loss Research Bureau's Annual Loss Manager’s Conference
  • Dan is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and all Appellate Courts of the State of Illinois
  • Dan is a graduate of Emory University (B.A.) and DePaul College of Law (J.D.)
  • Reported Decisions - Santa’s Best Craft, LLC v
  • Janning, 2003 U.S
  • Dist
  • LEXIS 11042 (N.D
  • Ill
  • June 23, 2003) - 1000 Condominium Ass’n v
  • Carrier Corp., 180 Ill.App.3d 467 (N.D
  • Ill
  • March 10, 1989)

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel J. Offenbach's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J. Offenbach 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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Construction Law

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Theft & Property Crimes

Daniel J. Offenbach is one of 5,868 theft attorneys indexed nationally. Browse theft attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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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 J. Offenbach

Where is Daniel J. Offenbach's law office located?
Daniel J. Offenbach's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel J. Offenbach handle?
Daniel J. Offenbach focuses on employment, construction, theft, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel J. Offenbach practiced law?
Daniel J. Offenbach has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Daniel J. Offenbach go to law school?
Daniel J. Offenbach earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Daniel J. Offenbach for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel J. Offenbach received?
Daniel J. Offenbach's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1982
B.A.
Emory University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 1982

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