Atty. Donald E. Elder
Donald E. Elder is a lawyer practicing coverage analysis, commercial, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law.
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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.
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- 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
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Donald E. Elder is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
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 →
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 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 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 →
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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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