Atty. Paul W. Wiedner

Atty. Paul W. Wiedner

Paul W. Wiedner is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, employment litigation.

Chicago Chicago 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul W. Wiedner at a glance

Paul W. Wiedner is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1977) and Colorado State University (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DuPage County, Illinois State (Member, Workers' Compensation Committee) and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice) Bar Associations Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association Faculty Member for Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul W. Wiedner is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, employment litigation
  • Paul W. received a B.S. degree from Colorado State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Paul W. practices at Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul W. Wiedner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul W. Wiedner 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.

Paul W. Wiedner is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Paul W. Wiedner is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Paul W. Wiedner 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 Paul W. Wiedner

Where is Paul W. Wiedner's law office located?
Paul W. Wiedner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Wiedner & McAuliffe, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul W. Wiedner handle?
Paul W. Wiedner focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul W. Wiedner practiced law?
Paul W. Wiedner has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Paul W. Wiedner go to law school?
Paul W. Wiedner earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Paul W. Wiedner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul W. Wiedner received?
Paul W. Wiedner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1977
B.S.
Colorado State University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977

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