Atty. Daniel Scott Wellner

Atty. Daniel Scott Wellner

Daniel Scott Wellner is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, litigation. Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Chicago Chicago 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (224) 452-5033

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About Daniel Scott Wellner at a glance

Daniel Scott Wellner is a workers comp and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1997) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1994). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel Scott Wellner is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, litigation
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Daniel practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Scott Wellner's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Daniel Scott Wellner is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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 Scott Wellner

Where is Daniel Scott Wellner's law office located?
Daniel Scott Wellner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Scott Wellner handle?
Daniel Scott Wellner focuses on workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Daniel Scott Wellner practiced law?
Daniel Scott Wellner has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Daniel Scott Wellner go to law school?
Daniel Scott Wellner earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Daniel Scott Wellner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1997
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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