Atty. David Thomas Poulos
David Thomas Poulos is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, labor and employment. David received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Labor and Employment & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 34+ Years Experience
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About David Thomas Poulos at a Glance
David Thomas Poulos is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Poulos & Di Benedetto Law, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1992) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Thomas Poulos
- David Thomas Poulos is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, labor and employment
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
- David practices at Poulos & Di Benedetto Law, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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David Thomas Poulos's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Thomas Poulos 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.
David Thomas Poulos is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Workers Compensation in Chicago
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Thomas Poulos is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
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 Thomas Poulos
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 Thomas Poulos's practice in the field of employment and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Thomas Poulos brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, David Thomas Poulos can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and workers comp, David Thomas Poulos 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 Thomas Poulos 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 Thomas Poulos Handles in Chicago
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