Atty. Joel Thomas Daly

Atty. Joel Thomas Daly

Joel Thomas Daly is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil rights. Joel received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1956, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Thomas Daly at a glance

Joel Thomas Daly is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Joseph, Lichtenstein & Levinson. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1988), Wisconsin (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2000). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1988) and Yale University (B.A. English, 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joel Thomas Daly is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil rights
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1956, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Joel practices at Joseph, Lichtenstein & Levinson in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Thomas Daly's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Rights

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

Joel Thomas Daly is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Joel Thomas Daly

Where is Joel Thomas Daly's law office located?
Joel Thomas Daly's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Joseph, Lichtenstein & Levinson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Thomas Daly handle?
Joel Thomas Daly focuses on personal injury, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joel Thomas Daly practiced law?
Joel Thomas Daly has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Joel Thomas Daly go to law school?
Joel Thomas Daly earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. English, 1956).
How can I contact Joel Thomas Daly for a consultation?
You can contact Joel Thomas Daly directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joel Thomas Daly received?
Joel Thomas Daly's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1988
B.A. English
Yale University
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1988
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2005

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