Atty. Diane Downs
Diane Downs is a lawyer practicing academic employment. Diane received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Diane Downs is an Univ. of Chicago Law Sch. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment and education. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1998). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1997) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1994). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Diane Downs is a lawyer practicing academic employment
- Diane received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Diane practices in Chicago, IL
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Diane Downs's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Diane Downs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Diane Downs is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Diane Downs is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 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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