Atty. Donald Patrick O'Connell

Atty. Donald Patrick O'Connell

Donald Patrick O'Connell is a lawyer practicing communications & media, general practice, mediation. Donald received a B.A. degree from Beloit College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Riverside Riverside 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald Patrick O'Connell at a glance

Donald Patrick O'Connell is a Member based in Riverside, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Donald P. O'Connell. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on adr and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1968) and U.S. Supreme Court (1968). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1968) and Beloit College (B.A., 1965). Serands clients in Riverside, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald Patrick O'Connell is a lawyer practicing communications & media, general practice, mediation
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from Beloit College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Donald practices at Law Office of Donald P. O'Connell in Riverside, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Patrick O'Connell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald Patrick O'Connell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mediation & Arbitration

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

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Donald Patrick O'Connell is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Riverside 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 Donald Patrick O'Connell

Where is Donald Patrick O'Connell's law office located?
Donald Patrick O'Connell's law practice is located in Riverside, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of Donald P. O'Connell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Patrick O'Connell handle?
Donald Patrick O'Connell focuses on adr, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Donald Patrick O'Connell practiced law?
Donald Patrick O'Connell has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Donald Patrick O'Connell go to law school?
Donald Patrick O'Connell earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Donald Patrick O'Connell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1968
B.A.
Beloit College
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1968

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