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Atty. David P. Buchanan

Atty. David P. Buchanan

David P. Buchanan is a lawyer practicing litigation, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (224) 801-3610 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David P. Buchanan at a glance

David P. Buchanan is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at David P. Buchanan Law Offices. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, employment, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992), Illinois (2001), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Illinois Trial Bar (2006). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1992). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David P. Buchanan is a lawyer practicing litigation, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents and 4 other areas of law
  • David has been licensed for 34 years
  • David practices at David P. Buchanan Law Offices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David P. Buchanan's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

David P. Buchanan is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

David P. Buchanan is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

David P. Buchanan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

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

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

David P. Buchanan is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci 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 P. Buchanan

Where is David P. Buchanan's law office located?
David P. Buchanan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is David P. Buchanan Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David P. Buchanan handle?
David P. Buchanan focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, employment, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David P. Buchanan practiced law?
David P. Buchanan has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David P. Buchanan go to law school?
David P. Buchanan earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact David P. Buchanan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1992
Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Illinois Trial Bar
Admitted: 2006

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