Atty. David Prescott Saunders

Atty. David Prescott Saunders

David Prescott Saunders is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, appeals and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Prescott Saunders at a glance

David Prescott Saunders is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2007), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2009), and Maine (2024). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Chicago (B.A., 2004). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Prescott Saunders is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, appeals and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • David practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Prescott Saunders's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Prescott Saunders 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

David Prescott Saunders is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Prescott Saunders

Where is David Prescott Saunders's law office located?
David Prescott Saunders's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jenner & Block LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Prescott Saunders handle?
David Prescott Saunders focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Prescott Saunders practiced law?
David Prescott Saunders has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did David Prescott Saunders go to law school?
David Prescott Saunders earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact David Prescott Saunders for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2009
Maine
Admitted: 2024

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