Atty. Mark D. Hansen
Mark D. Hansen is a lawyer practicing personnel policies, employer liability, unfair labor practices and 2 other areas of law.
Employer Liability & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 39+ Years Experience
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About Mark D. Hansen at a Glance
Mark D. Hansen is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Graefe & Hansen, Ltd.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark D. Hansen
- Mark D. Hansen is a lawyer practicing personnel policies, employer liability, unfair labor practices and 2 other areas of law
- Mark D. received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Mark D. practices at Graefe & Hansen, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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Mark D. Hansen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark D. Hansen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Wrongful Termination in Chicago
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Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark D. Hansen is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Wage & Hour Disputes in Chicago
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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 Mark D. Hansen
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 Mark D. Hansen's practice in the field of wrongful termination, employment, and wage & hour.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark D. Hansen brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, employment, and wage & hour, Mark D. Hansen 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 Mark D. Hansen 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 Mark D. Hansen Handles in Chicago
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