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Atty. David J. Stein

Atty. David J. Stein

David Stein is an experienced trial lawyer who represents clients across a wide range of industries in both employment and complex business litigation. He guides clients through the dispute resolution process, from pre-litigation counseling through federal or state court trial, as well as in arbitration.

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About David J. Stein at a glance

David J. Stein is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2011) and Washington University in St. Louis (A.B., 2007). Actiand member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Chicago Bar Association, 2011-Present •Executive Council, Young Lawyers Section, 2013-2016 •Associate Board Member, Legal Prep Academy High School, 2013-2016. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Stein is an experienced trial lawyer who represents clients across a wide range of industries in both employment and complex business litigation
  • He guides clients through the dispute resolution process, from pre-litigation counseling through federal or state court trial, as well as in arbitration
  • His employment litigation practice regularly sees clients call upon him to protect valuable corporate assets through the enforcement of restrictive covenants and the protection of trade secrets under both the Defend Trade Secrets Act and complimentary state trade secrets statutes
  • David’s restrictive covenant practice also boasts significant experience both seeking and opposing emergency injunctive relief
  • His employment litigation experience also includes significant experience defending class and collective actions filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
  • He also defends businesses in actions alleging discrimination and retaliation under Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA and other federal and state statutes
  • David’s business litigation practice centers on matters related to breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty (including director and officer liability, and partnership disputes), breach of warranty (including manufacturing and design defect product liability claims), defamation, common law and statutory fraud, tortious interference, and other business torts
  • He also litigates intellectual property matters related to trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks
  • Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Leading Lawyers, “Emerging Lawyers,” 2015-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2014-2024 •Recipient, U.S
  • District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, “Excellence in Pro Bono Service Award,” 2017 •Recipient, Chicago Bar Association, “Young Lawyers Section Milton H. Gray Award for Outstanding Project Leadership,” 2013-2014

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is David J. Stein's law office located?
David J. Stein's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
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David J. Stein earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (A.B., 2007).
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 2011
A.B.
Washington University in St. Louis
- 2007

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