Atty. Lori A Vanderlaan

Atty. Lori A Vanderlaan

Lori A Vanderlaan is a lawyer practicing general liability defense, insurance coverage, medical malpractice defense and 6 other areas of law. Lori received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Chicago in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Lori A Vanderlaan at a glance

Lori A Vanderlaan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on discrimination, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Central Dist (1995) and California (2013). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1995) and University of Illinois, Chicago (B.A., 1989). Active member of DuPage County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lori A Vanderlaan is a lawyer practicing general liability defense, insurance coverage, medical malpractice defense and 6 other areas of law
  • Lori received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Chicago in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Lori practices at Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington in Chicago, IL and 3 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Lori A Vanderlaan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lori A Vanderlaan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 Lori A Vanderlaan

Where is Lori A Vanderlaan's law office located?
Lori A Vanderlaan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lori A Vanderlaan handle?
Lori A Vanderlaan focuses on discrimination, medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Lori A Vanderlaan practiced law?
Lori A Vanderlaan has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Lori A Vanderlaan go to law school?
Lori A Vanderlaan earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Lori A Vanderlaan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1995
B.A.
University of Illinois, Chicago
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Central Dist
Admitted: 1995
California
Admitted: 2013

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