Atty. Douglas Staser Steffenson

Atty. Douglas Staser Steffenson

Douglas Staser Steffenson is a lawyer practicing workers compensation. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Douglas Staser Steffenson at a glance

Douglas Staser Steffenson is a workers comp attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1993), and Iowa (2009). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Iowa State University (B.A., 1988). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Staser Steffenson is a lawyer practicing workers compensation
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Douglas practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Staser Steffenson's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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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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Where is Douglas Staser Steffenson's law office located?
Douglas Staser Steffenson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Staser Steffenson handle?
Douglas Staser Steffenson focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Staser Steffenson practiced law?
Douglas Staser Steffenson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Douglas Staser Steffenson go to law school?
Douglas Staser Steffenson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Iowa State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993
Iowa
Admitted: 2009

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