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Attorney
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Attorney
Career Profiles of the Profession
Who?
Name:
Daniel J. Collins
collins@wcblaw.net
What?
Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields:
Business litigation and counseling.
When?
Years in Practice Area:
Since 1994
Years in the Legal Profession:
Since 1994
Where?
Employer:
Williams, Collins & Bax
http://www.wcblaw.net
Size/Sector:
6 attorneys, Private
City/State:
Chicago, IL
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Law School:
DePaul University College of Law.
Undergraduate School/Degree:
Northwestern University, B.A. Economics.
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Why?
Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area:
Becoming familiar with the business structures and methods of various clients.
Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area:
Knowledge of contract law, fiduciary responsibilities, various statutes and regulations affecting business as well as rules of civil procedure, evidence and trial.
How?
Career Path to Current Position:
Worked as an associate for Pope & John, and later Cahill, Christian & Kunkle; Started own firm in April, 2000.
Influences and Mentors:
William Kunkle, Jr.
Bar Affiliations and Activities:
ABA; Illinois Bar Association; Chicago Bar Association
Memorable Career Moment:
Prepared Appellate brief for the Illinois Supreme Court's decision in Trans States v. Pratt & Whitney, a case defining the application of the economic loss doctrine to products and components; Assistant Special State's Attorney in DuPage Seven--prosecution of seven law enforcement officials for conspiring to obstruct defense of death row inmate.
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