Atty. Jonathan Daniel Karmel
Jonathan Daniel Karmel is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, erisa, class action and 1 other area of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Class Action & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 44+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Daniel Karmel at a Glance
Jonathan Daniel Karmel is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Karmel Law Firm. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982) and Michigan Indiana (2013). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1982) and University of Wisconsin at Madison (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Daniel Karmel
- Jonathan Daniel Karmel is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, erisa, class action and 1 other area of law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Jonathan practices at Karmel Law Firm in Chicago, IL
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Jonathan Daniel Karmel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Daniel Karmel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Class Action in Chicago
Jonathan Daniel Karmel is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Mediation & Arbitration in Chicago
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Jonathan Daniel Karmel is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Jonathan Daniel Karmel
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Daniel Karmel's practice in the field of employment, class action, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Daniel Karmel brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and Michigan Indiana, Jonathan Daniel Karmel can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, class action, and adr, Jonathan Daniel Karmel can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Jonathan Daniel Karmel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan Daniel Karmel Handles in Chicago
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