Atty. Danielle Meltzer Cassel

Atty. Danielle Meltzer Cassel

Danielle Meltzer Cassel is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, affordable housing and community development, acquisitions and dispositions and 8 other areas of law. Danielle received a M.A. degree from John F.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Danielle Meltzer Cassel at a glance

Danielle Meltzer Cassel is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Vedder Price. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, m&a, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996). Educated at Harvard University Law School (JD, 1996) and John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University M.A. 1996 Harvard University Yale University B.A. summa cum laude Yale University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Danielle Meltzer Cassel is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, affordable housing and community development, acquisitions and dispositions and 8 other areas of law
  • Danielle received a M.A. degree from John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Danielle practices at Vedder Price in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Danielle Meltzer Cassel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Danielle Meltzer Cassel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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

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Where is Danielle Meltzer Cassel's law office located?
Danielle Meltzer Cassel's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Vedder Price. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Danielle Meltzer Cassel handle?
Danielle Meltzer Cassel focuses on real estate, zoning, m&a, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Danielle Meltzer Cassel practiced law?
Danielle Meltzer Cassel has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Danielle Meltzer Cassel go to law school?
Danielle Meltzer Cassel earned their education at (JD, 1996); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Danielle Meltzer Cassel received?
Danielle Meltzer Cassel's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

JD
Harvard University Law School
- 1996
John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University M.A. 1996 Harvard University Yale University B.A. summa cum laude Yale University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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