Atty. Douglas Matthew Oldham

Atty. Douglas Matthew Oldham

Douglas Matthew Oldham is a lawyer practicing discipline and termination, discrimination defense, downsizing and warn act and 5 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Matthew Oldham at a glance

Douglas Matthew Oldham is a Staff Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004) and Ohio U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Southern (2012). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 2004) and Northwestern University (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Matthew Oldham is a lawyer practicing discipline and termination, discrimination defense, downsizing and warn act and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Douglas practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Chicago, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Matthew Oldham's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 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 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 Douglas Matthew Oldham

Where is Douglas Matthew Oldham's law office located?
Douglas Matthew Oldham's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Matthew Oldham handle?
Douglas Matthew Oldham focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Matthew Oldham practiced law?
Douglas Matthew Oldham has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Douglas Matthew Oldham go to law school?
Douglas Matthew Oldham earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Douglas Matthew Oldham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 2004
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004
Ohio U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Southern
Admitted: 2012

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