Atty. David Wayne Fields

Atty. David Wayne Fields

David Wayne Fields is a lawyer practicing commercial, environmental and natural resources, admiralty and maritime law and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Belleville Belleville 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (618) 509-9897

Profile Summary

About David Wayne Fields at a glance

David Wayne Fields is a Member based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at David Wayne Fields. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and Florida (1990). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1984) and United States Merchant Marine Academy (B.S., 1981). Serves clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Wayne Fields is a lawyer practicing commercial, environmental and natural resources, admiralty and maritime law and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • David practices at David Wayne Fields in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Wayne Fields's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Wayne Fields is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Belleville 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Wayne Fields

Where is David Wayne Fields's law office located?
David Wayne Fields's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is David Wayne Fields. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Wayne Fields handle?
David Wayne Fields focuses on business, environmental, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Wayne Fields practiced law?
David Wayne Fields has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David Wayne Fields go to law school?
David Wayne Fields earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact David Wayne Fields for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1984
B.S.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
Florida
Admitted: 1990

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