Atty. David Lincoln Ader

Atty. David Lincoln Ader

David Lincoln Ader is a lawyer practicing education, insurance, local government law and 3 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Chicago Chicago 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About David Lincoln Ader at a glance

David Lincoln Ader is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ancel Glink, PC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, education, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1967), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1968), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1970), and U.S. Supreme Court (1972). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1967) and University of Illinois (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Lincoln Ader is a lawyer practicing education, insurance, local government law and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from University of Illinois in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • David practices at Ancel Glink, PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Lincoln Ader's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

David Lincoln Ader is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Education Law

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

David Lincoln Ader is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David Lincoln Ader is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Lincoln Ader is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Lincoln Ader

Where is David Lincoln Ader's law office located?
David Lincoln Ader's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ancel Glink, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lincoln Ader handle?
David Lincoln Ader focuses on zoning, litigation, education, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Lincoln Ader practiced law?
David Lincoln Ader has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did David Lincoln Ader go to law school?
David Lincoln Ader earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (A.B., 1964).
How can I contact David Lincoln Ader for a consultation?
You can contact David Lincoln Ader directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Lincoln Ader received?
David Lincoln Ader's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1967
A.B.
University of Illinois
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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