Atty. David Patrick Radelet
David Patrick Radelet is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, education, counseling & compliance and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Counseling & Compliance & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 45+ Years Experience
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About David Patrick Radelet at a Glance
David Patrick Radelet is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Franczek Radelet P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Seventh, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits U.S (1981). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1981) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Patrick Radelet
- David Patrick Radelet is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, education, counseling & compliance and 3 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- David practices at Franczek Radelet P.C. in Chicago, IL
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David Patrick Radelet's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Patrick Radelet handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Patrick Radelet is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Education Law in Chicago
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose David Patrick Radelet
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Patrick Radelet's practice in the field of employment, litigation, and education.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Patrick Radelet brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, litigation, and education, David Patrick Radelet can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means David Patrick Radelet attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Patrick Radelet Handles in Chicago
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