Atty. Dori Persky

Atty. Dori Persky

Dori Persky graduated from Vanderbilt University, where she majored in European Studies and Corporate Management. Before starting law school at American University, Washington College of Law in 2012, Dori worked for Westlaw Court Express for several years.

Edwardsville Edwardsville 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Dori Persky at a glance

Dori Persky is an Attorney based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Gori Law Firm. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2015) and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 2015) and Vanderbilt University B.A. European Studies (—). Serands clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dori Persky graduated from Vanderbilt University, where she majored in European Studies and Corporate Management
  • Before starting law school at American University, Washington College of Law in 2012, Dori worked for Westlaw Court Express for several years
  • During law school, Dori interned for the U.S
  • Department of Justice, working with their Environmental Torts Litigation Division
  • She also clerked for a plaintiff's personal injury firm in Rockville, Maryland
  • Additionally, while in law school, Dori participated as a student attorney in her school's Civil Advocacy Clinic
  • All of these experiences led to her interest in advocating on behalf of plaintiffs injured by toxic materials
  • Dori is licensed to practice law in Maryland and is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association
  • Past Employment Positions Washington College of Law Civil Advocacy Clinic, Student Attorney, 2015 U.S
  • District Court for the District of Columbia, Judicial Intern, 2014 Karp, Frosh, Wigodsky & Norwind, Law Clerk 2014 U.S
  • Department of Justice, Environmental Torts Litigation Division, Summer Volunteer Intern, 2013

Practice Areas Explained

Dori Persky's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Edwardsville 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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Where is Dori Persky's law office located?
Dori Persky's law practice is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The firm is Gori Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dori Persky handle?
Dori Persky focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Dori Persky practiced law?
Dori Persky has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Dori Persky go to law school?
Dori Persky earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 2015
Vanderbilt University B.A. European Studies
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2015
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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