Atty. Daniel Robert Seidman

Atty. Daniel Robert Seidman

Dan Seidman works out of Seidman Margulis & Fairman’s Belleville and St. Louis offices, practices in both Illinois and Missouri, and is licensed in state and federal court.

Chicago Chicago 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About Daniel Robert Seidman at a glance

Daniel Robert Seidman is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Seidman Margulis & Fairman, LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2012), U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois (2012), Missouri (2013), and U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois (2013). Educated at Washington University B.S.B.A The University of Michigan Law School J.D. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dan Seidman works out of Seidman Margulis & Fairman’s Belleville and St. Louis offices, practices in both Illinois and Missouri, and is licensed in state and federal court
  • He has tried numerous jury trials to winning verdict, and has secured countless favorable results for clients through trial, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration
  • Prior to joining Seidman Law, Dan externed for the Federal Judge Michael J. Reagan, now chief judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • Dan was fortunate enough to attend the University of Michigan Law School, where he earned a merit-based scholarship, and graduated with honors
  • While at Michigan Law School, Dan focused on his trial skills and worked with the ACLU of Michigan, advocating for non-violent parolees whose harsh parole conditions did not allow them to see their loved ones
  • Dan worked at Seidman Law during summers in high school
  • He became interested in following in his father's footsteps as a trial lawyer when he observed his dad, Steve Seidman, win a difficult jury trial for a client whose life had been seriously affected by negligence
  • Dan grew up in Northern Illinois, but fell in love with St. Louis while attending Washington University in St. Louis
  • When not working, Dan spends his time with his wife and kids

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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Daniel Robert Seidman has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
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Education

Washington University B.S.B.A The University of Michigan Law School J.D. cum laude
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2012
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2012
Missouri
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2014

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