Atty. Daniel Peter Shapiro
Daniel Peter Shapiro is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, communications & media, advertising and 5 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 44+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Peter Shapiro at a Glance
Daniel Peter Shapiro is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar U.S. District Court (1982). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American (Co-Chair, National Institute on Class Actions, 1997-2000 Co-Chair, Subcommittee on Consumer Class Actions, 1998-2001) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Peter Shapiro
- Daniel Peter Shapiro is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, communications & media, advertising and 5 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Daniel practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Peter Shapiro's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Peter Shapiro handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Daniel Peter Shapiro is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Daniel Peter Shapiro is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Class Action in Chicago
Daniel Peter Shapiro is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Daniel Peter Shapiro is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Mediation & Arbitration in Chicago
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Daniel Peter Shapiro 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 Peter Shapiro
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 Peter Shapiro's practice in the field of personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Peter Shapiro brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and class action, Daniel Peter Shapiro 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 Peter Shapiro attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel Peter Shapiro Handles in Chicago
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel Peter Shapiro has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Daniel Peter Shapiro directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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