Atty. Danuta Bembenista Panich

Atty. Danuta Bembenista Panich

Danuta Bembenista Panich is a lawyer practicing class action defense, college and university law, academic employment and 4 other areas of law. Danuta received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Danuta Bembenista Panich at a glance

Danuta Bembenista Panich is a Shareholder based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, and education. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1987), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Indiana University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Danuta Bembenista Panich is a lawyer practicing class action defense, college and university law, academic employment and 4 other areas of law
  • Danuta received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Danuta practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Danuta Bembenista Panich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Danuta Bembenista Panich handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Class Action

Danuta Bembenista Panich is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Indiana →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Danuta Bembenista Panich

Where is Danuta Bembenista Panich's law office located?
Danuta Bembenista Panich's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Danuta Bembenista Panich handle?
Danuta Bembenista Panich focuses on employment, class action, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Danuta Bembenista Panich practiced law?
Danuta Bembenista Panich has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Danuta Bembenista Panich go to law school?
Danuta Bembenista Panich earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Danuta Bembenista Panich for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Danuta Bembenista Panich received?
Danuta Bembenista Panich's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
Indiana
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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