Atty. Roger B. Derstine

Atty. Roger B. Derstine

Roger B. Derstine is a lawyer practicing health law, litigation, employment rights.

Chicago Chicago 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Roger B. Derstine at a glance

Roger B. Derstine is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Roger B. Derstine Chartered. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973) and Pennsylvania (1973). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1973) and Franklin & Marshall College (A.B., 1968). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Roger B. Derstine is a lawyer practicing health law, litigation, employment rights
  • Roger received a A.B. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Roger practices at Roger B. Derstine Chartered in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Roger B. Derstine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roger B. Derstine 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.

Roger B. Derstine is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Roger B. Derstine is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Roger B. Derstine is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Roger B. Derstine

Where is Roger B. Derstine's law office located?
Roger B. Derstine's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Roger B. Derstine Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roger B. Derstine handle?
Roger B. Derstine focuses on employment, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Roger B. Derstine practiced law?
Roger B. Derstine has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Roger B. Derstine go to law school?
Roger B. Derstine earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Roger B. Derstine for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1973
A.B.
Franklin & Marshall College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973

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