Atty. Daniel Oscar Canales

Atty. Daniel Oscar Canales

Daniel Oscar Canales is a lawyer practicing employment and labor law, employment litigation, non-compete and trade secrets and 9 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel Oscar Canales at a glance

Daniel Oscar Canales is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, sexual harassment, employment, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2008), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2011). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D. Recipient, 2008) and Northwestern University (B.A. Recipient, 2001). Active member of Professional Activities •American Bar Association •Hispanic National Bar Association •Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel Oscar Canales is a lawyer practicing employment and labor law, employment litigation, non-compete and trade secrets and 9 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Daniel practices at Duane Morris LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Oscar Canales's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Daniel Oscar Canales is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Oscar Canales

Where is Daniel Oscar Canales's law office located?
Daniel Oscar Canales's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Duane Morris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Oscar Canales handle?
Daniel Oscar Canales focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, sexual harassment, employment, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel Oscar Canales practiced law?
Daniel Oscar Canales has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Daniel Oscar Canales go to law school?
Daniel Oscar Canales earned their education at (J.D. Recipient, 2008); (B.A. Recipient, 2001).
How can I contact Daniel Oscar Canales for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Recipient
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2008
B.A. Recipient
Northwestern University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2011

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