Atty. David S. Almeida

Atty. David S. Almeida

David S. Almeida is a lawyer practicing entertainment, technology, and advertising, healthcare, litigation and 13 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (312) 535-4941 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David S. Almeida at a glance

David S. Almeida is a employment, business, class action, securities, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New York Northern District of Illinois United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Sixth, Seventh (2000), Illinois Eastern , Southern Districts of New York Eastern , Western Districts of Wisconsin (2005), Wisconsin (2011), and Arizona (2023). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1999) and Salisbury University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David S. Almeida is a lawyer practicing entertainment, technology, and advertising, healthcare, litigation and 13 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Salisbury University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • David practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David S. Almeida's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S. Almeida 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.

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

David S. Almeida is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

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

Securities Law

David S. Almeida is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 S. Almeida

Where is David S. Almeida's law office located?
David S. Almeida's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Almeida handle?
David S. Almeida focuses on employment, business, class action, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David S. Almeida practiced law?
David S. Almeida has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did David S. Almeida go to law school?
David S. Almeida earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact David S. Almeida for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1999
B.A.
Salisbury University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York Northern District of Illinois United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Sixth, Seventh
Admitted: 2000
Illinois Eastern , Southern Districts of New York Eastern , Western Districts of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2005
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2011
Arizona
Admitted: 2023

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