Atty. Melissa Hermann Dakich

Atty. Melissa Hermann Dakich

Melissa Hermann Dakich is a lawyer practicing real estate, employment & labor, municipal law and 4 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana,, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa Hermann Dakich at a glance

Melissa Hermann Dakich is a employment, business, real estate, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois United States Circuit Court of Appeals f (1998). Educated at John Marshall Law School, Chicago JD - Juris Doctor (—) and DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, B.A. The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, J.D. Dean's List The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, Law Review The John Marshall L (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa Hermann Dakich is a lawyer practicing real estate, employment & labor, municipal law and 4 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana,, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Melissa practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Hermann Dakich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melissa Hermann Dakich 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.

Melissa Hermann Dakich is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Melissa Hermann Dakich is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Melissa Hermann Dakich is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Melissa Hermann Dakich is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Melissa Hermann Dakich is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

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 Melissa Hermann Dakich

Where is Melissa Hermann Dakich's law office located?
Melissa Hermann Dakich's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Hermann Dakich handle?
Melissa Hermann Dakich focuses on employment, business, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melissa Hermann Dakich practiced law?
Melissa Hermann Dakich has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Melissa Hermann Dakich go to law school?
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Education

John Marshall Law School, Chicago JD - Juris Doctor
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DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, B.A. The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, J.D. Dean's List The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, Law Review The John Marshall L
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois United States Circuit Court of Appeals f
Admitted: 1998

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