Atty. David Douglas Leishman

Atty. David Douglas Leishman

David Douglas Leishman is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, labor & employment. David received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1996, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About David Douglas Leishman at a glance

David Douglas Leishman is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2006) and Illinois (2012). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 2006) and Wheaton College (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Douglas Leishman is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, labor & employment
  • David received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College in 1996, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • David practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Douglas Leishman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Douglas Leishman 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.

David Douglas Leishman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

David Douglas Leishman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David Douglas Leishman is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 Douglas Leishman

Where is David Douglas Leishman's law office located?
David Douglas Leishman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Douglas Leishman handle?
David Douglas Leishman focuses on employment, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Douglas Leishman practiced law?
David Douglas Leishman has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did David Douglas Leishman go to law school?
David Douglas Leishman earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact David Douglas Leishman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 2006
B.A.
Wheaton College
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2006
Illinois
Admitted: 2012

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