Atty. Donald E. Elder

Atty. Donald E. Elder

Donald E. Elder is a lawyer practicing coverage analysis, commercial, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (312) 535-4941

Profile Summary

About Donald E. Elder at a glance

Donald E. Elder is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Emerson & Elder, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment, and business. Educated at Western Michigan University, The Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Minnesota B.A. (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Donald E. Elder is a lawyer practicing coverage analysis, commercial, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Donald practices at Emerson & Elder, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Donald E. Elder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald E. Elder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Donald E. Elder is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Donald E. Elder is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Donald E. Elder is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Donald E. Elder is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Donald E. Elder is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald E. Elder

Where is Donald E. Elder's law office located?
Donald E. Elder's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Emerson & Elder, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald E. Elder handle?
Donald E. Elder focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Donald E. Elder practiced law?
Donald E. Elder has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Donald E. Elder go to law school?
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How can I contact Donald E. Elder for a consultation?
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Education

Western Michigan University, The Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. cum laude
- In Progress
University of Minnesota B.A.
- In Progress

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