Atty. Daniel John Collins

Atty. Daniel John Collins

Daniel John Collins is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, commercial litigation, customs & international trade and 4 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (312) 625-2017

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About Daniel John Collins at a glance

Daniel John Collins is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, trade secrets, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. District (1994). Educated at DePaul University College of Law J.D. (—) and Northwestern University B.A. (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel John Collins is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, commercial litigation, customs & international trade and 4 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Daniel practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel John Collins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel John Collins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Trade Secrets

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White Collar Crimes

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel John Collins

Where is Daniel John Collins's law office located?
Daniel John Collins's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel John Collins handle?
Daniel John Collins focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, trade secrets, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel John Collins practiced law?
Daniel John Collins has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
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Education

DePaul University College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Northwestern University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. District
Admitted: 1994

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