Atty. John T. Wagener

Atty. John T. Wagener

SPEAKER: October 2012 "Additional Insureds & Risk Transfer Strategies" lecture & webinar for Zurich Insurance NA, Overland Park, KS; October 2011 "Tender of Defense Program for Vendor's Endorsements & Additional Insureds" at REBEX 2011; April 2010 "Flip or Hold? Troubled Property Legal Checklist," as part of "Business Problems & Legal Solutions" presented by Willis Insurance; June 2009 "Sellers Breach of Contract Damages Under the UCC," Trial Attorneys of America, Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John T. Wagener at a glance

John T. Wagener is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Dressler Peters, LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1988), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1990). Educated at Spring Hill College (B.A., 1980) and University of Illinois J.D. magna cum laude University of Illinois J.D. 1983 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Trial Attorneys of America (Director/Treasurer) CLM - Claims & Litigation Management Alliance. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

SPEAKER

  • October 2012 "Additional Insureds & Risk Transfer Strategies" lecture & webinar for Zurich Insurance NA, Overland Park, KS
  • October 2011 "Tender of Defense Program for Vendor's Endorsements & Additional Insureds" at REBEX 2011
  • April 2010 "Flip or Hold?
  • Troubled Property Legal Checklist," as part of "Business Problems & Legal Solutions" presented by Willis Insurance
  • June 2009 "Sellers Breach of Contract Damages Under the UCC," Trial Attorneys of America, Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois

AUTHOR

  • Supplemental Interrogatories to Plaintiff, Based on a Loss of Consortium Claim, Callaghan's Ill
  • Civ
  • Prac
  • Fms. §23.48.52 (1992 Revised Volume)
  • The Legal Process and Record Keeping Practices, §505, Managing for Products Liability Avoidance, CCH Inc. (3rd Ed. 2004)

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Wagener's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T. Wagener 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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

John T. Wagener is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 John T. Wagener

Where is John T. Wagener's law office located?
John T. Wagener's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Dressler Peters, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Wagener handle?
John T. Wagener focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John T. Wagener practiced law?
John T. Wagener has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John T. Wagener go to law school?
John T. Wagener earned their education at (B.A., 1980); (—).
How can I contact John T. Wagener for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John T. Wagener received?
John T. Wagener's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
Spring Hill College
- 1980
University of Illinois J.D. magna cum laude University of Illinois J.D. 1983 Order of the Coif
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Admitted: 2009

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