Atty. Mary Wheeler McDade

Atty. Mary Wheeler McDade

Mary Wheeler McDade is a lawyer practicing municipal liability, civil rights, defamation law and 2 other areas of law. Mary received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1961, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Ottawa Ottawa 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Mary Wheeler McDade at a glance

Mary Wheeler McDade is an Appl. Ct. J. based in Ottawa, Illinois. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1984) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1961). Serands clients in Ottawa, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mary Wheeler McDade is a lawyer practicing municipal liability, civil rights, defamation law and 2 other areas of law
  • Mary received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1961, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Mary practices in Ottawa, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Wheeler McDade's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Wheeler McDade handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Mary Wheeler McDade is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Ottawa 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 Mary Wheeler McDade

Where is Mary Wheeler McDade's law office located?
Mary Wheeler McDade's law practice is located in Ottawa, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Wheeler McDade handle?
Mary Wheeler McDade focuses on employment, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mary Wheeler McDade practiced law?
Mary Wheeler McDade has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Mary Wheeler McDade go to law school?
Mary Wheeler McDade earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1961).
How can I contact Mary Wheeler McDade for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1984
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990

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