Atty. Derek Alan Storm
Selected Leading Lawyers Network - The Top Lawyers, 2004—. Achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell.
Insurance Defense & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 42+ Years Experience
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About Derek Alan Storm at a Glance
Derek Alan Storm is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Garofalo, Schreiber Storm & Grant, Chartered. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984) and U.S. District Court, District of Illinois (1987). Educated at DePaul University (J.D. University, 1984) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Former Director of Board, Past President, Chicago Bar Association Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Derek Alan Storm
- Selected Leading Lawyers Network - The Top Lawyers, 2004—
- Achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell
Practice Areas Explained
Derek Alan Storm's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Alan Storm handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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.
Derek Alan Storm is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance Law in Chicago
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Derek Alan Storm is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Derek Alan Storm
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 Derek Alan Storm's practice in the field of business, workers comp, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Derek Alan Storm brings 42+ 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, District of Illinois, Derek Alan Storm can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, workers comp, and insurance, Derek Alan Storm 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 Derek Alan Storm 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 Derek Alan Storm Handles in Chicago
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Derek Alan Storm has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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