Atty. Douglas Michael Ramsey

Atty. Douglas Michael Ramsey

Douglas Michael Ramsey is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, class action and multi-party litigation and 5 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Michael Ramsey at a glance

Douglas Michael Ramsey is a employment, class action, zoning, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1998). Educated at Southern Methodist University (B.A. Phi, 1995) and DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Affiliations / Recognitions: American Bar Association (Member), Illinois State Bar Association (Member), Chicago Bar Association (Member) Community Involvement: Namaste Charter School (Vice President, Board of Directors), Illinois St and Andrew Society. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas Michael Ramsey is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, class action and multi-party litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Douglas practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Michael Ramsey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Michael Ramsey 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.

Douglas Michael Ramsey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Class Action

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Land Use & Zoning

Douglas Michael Ramsey is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas Michael Ramsey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Douglas Michael Ramsey is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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 Michael Ramsey

Where is Douglas Michael Ramsey's law office located?
Douglas Michael Ramsey's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Michael Ramsey handle?
Douglas Michael Ramsey focuses on employment, class action, zoning, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Michael Ramsey practiced law?
Douglas Michael Ramsey has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Douglas Michael Ramsey go to law school?
Douglas Michael Ramsey earned their education at (B.A. Phi, 1995); (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Douglas Michael Ramsey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Michael Ramsey received?
Douglas Michael Ramsey's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.A. Phi
Southern Methodist University
- 1995
J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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