Atty. Lisa Handler Ackerman
Lisa Handler Ackerman is a lawyer practicing class action defense, employment & labor, insurance & reinsurance coverage and 5 other areas of law. Lisa received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Class Action Defense & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 27+ Years Experience
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About Lisa Handler Ackerman at a Glance
Lisa Handler Ackerman is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit S (1999) and Indiana (2007). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S., 1996). Active member of Memberships & Affiliations Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Association Partnership for the Future. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lisa Handler Ackerman
- Lisa Handler Ackerman is a lawyer practicing class action defense, employment & labor, insurance & reinsurance coverage and 5 other areas of law
- Lisa received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Lisa practices at Wilson Elser in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Lisa Handler Ackerman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lisa Handler Ackerman 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
Lisa Handler Ackerman is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Lisa Handler Ackerman is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance Law in Chicago
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in Chicago
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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 Lisa Handler Ackerman
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 Lisa Handler Ackerman's practice in the field of employment, class action, litigation, insurance, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lisa Handler Ackerman brings 27+ 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 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit S and Indiana, Lisa Handler Ackerman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, class action, and litigation, Lisa Handler Ackerman 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 Lisa Handler Ackerman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Lisa Handler Ackerman Handles in Chicago
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Lisa Handler Ackerman has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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