Atty. Daniel James O'Connell

Atty. Daniel James O'Connell

Daniel James O'Connell is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, corporate law, contracts and 3 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Chicago Chicago 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel James O'Connell at a glance

Daniel James O'Connell is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns, L.L.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, product liability, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), US District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980), US District Court, District of Arizona Hawaii (1989), and Indiana (2010). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Millikin University (B.S. University, 1976). Active member of Kane County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Daniel James O'Connell is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, corporate law, contracts and 3 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Daniel practices at O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns, L.L.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel James O'Connell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel James O'Connell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Personal Injury

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Business & Corporate Law

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Product Liability

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Environmental 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 James O'Connell

Where is Daniel James O'Connell's law office located?
Daniel James O'Connell's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel James O'Connell handle?
Daniel James O'Connell focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, product liability, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel James O'Connell practiced law?
Daniel James O'Connell has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Daniel James O'Connell go to law school?
Daniel James O'Connell earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S. University, 1976).
How can I contact Daniel James O'Connell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1980
B.S. University
Millikin University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
US District Court, District of Arizona Hawaii
Admitted: 1989
Indiana
Admitted: 2010

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