Atty. David William Adelman

Atty. David William Adelman

David William Adelman is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, administrative law, arbitration and 1 other area of law. David William received a B.S. degree from Temple University in 1962, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Chicago Chicago 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Adelman at a glance

David William Adelman is a States Atty. of Cook County based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on employment, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1968), Illinois (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Washington College of Law, American University (J.D., 1967) and Temple University (B.S., 1962). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David William Adelman is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, administrative law, arbitration and 1 other area of law
  • David William received a B.S. degree from Temple University in 1962, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • David William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David William Adelman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David William Adelman 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 William Adelman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

David William Adelman is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

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 William Adelman

Where is David William Adelman's law office located?
David William Adelman's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Adelman handle?
David William Adelman focuses on employment, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David William Adelman practiced law?
David William Adelman has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did David William Adelman go to law school?
David William Adelman earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S., 1962).
How can I contact David William Adelman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law, American University
- 1967
B.S.
Temple University
- 1962

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1968
Illinois
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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