Atty. David Baltmanis

Atty. David Baltmanis

David Baltmanis joined Miner, Barnhill & Galland in 2011 following judicial clerkships with a federal appellate judge and a federal district judge. He maintains a diverse practice primarily representing individuals and institutional plaintiffs in the areas of complex commercial litigation, class actions, environmental law, employment law, and civil rights.

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Profile Summary

About David Baltmanis at a glance

David Baltmanis is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Miner Barnhill Galland P C. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, litigation, civil rights, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2010), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2011). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 2009) and Northwestern University (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Baltmanis joined Miner, Barnhill & Galland in 2011 following judicial clerkships with a federal appellate judge and a federal district judge
  • He maintains a diverse practice primarily representing individuals and institutional plaintiffs in the areas of complex commercial litigation, class actions, environmental law, employment law, and civil rights
  • He has also served as defense counsel for non-profit and healthcare organizations in commercial and employment matters
  • He also advises non-profits and small businesses on contractual matters, discrimination law, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act
  • He has extensive experience in state and federal trial courts across the country, and has authored and co-authored merits and amicus briefs in state supreme courts, United States Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States
  • Dave believes that diligent legal representation is often the difference between just and unjust outcomes, and strives to make that difference for his clients at MBG, large and small
  • He is proud to have served as part of litigation teams on behalf of state governments that have recouped hundreds of millions of dollars from pharmaceutical manufacturers, and to have worked on class actions on behalf of thousands of alleged victims of corporate pollution
  • He is equally grateful for the opportunity to represent individuals suffering adverse treatment in employment, and to help secure settlements for families wrongfully denied healthcare benefits for mental health treatment
  • Dave is happy to be part of a versatile, creative team at MBG that can tackle any sort of case with the same degree of intellectual rigor, thoroughness and professionalism

Practice Areas Explained

David Baltmanis's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Environmental Law

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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

Common questions about David Baltmanis

Where is David Baltmanis's law office located?
David Baltmanis's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Miner Barnhill Galland P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Baltmanis handle?
David Baltmanis focuses on employment, class action, litigation, civil rights, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Baltmanis practiced law?
David Baltmanis has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did David Baltmanis go to law school?
David Baltmanis earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact David Baltmanis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 2009
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2011

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