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Diane Marie Ainsworth

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Ainsworth & Associates, P.C.
    203 North La Salle Street Suite 2100
    Chicago, IL 60601
    Office: 312-984-0398
    Office: 866-236-1390
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

About Me

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I am an avid Doctor Who fan, so I am giving a shout out to all those who love his many transmutations! I also like to write poetry, so send me some of yours... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Stellar Litigator”

Posted by: Denise, 2011-02-02 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Great person! Diane and I litigated a federal employment discrimination case. She is stellar at cross examination and closing arguments. Very... more
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1 star rating

“Missed Appointment”

Posted by: a Guardianship client, 2010-04-14 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: I had an appointment with her and I had to cancel and sent my cancellation through an email. I figured that I made the appointment through email and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Denise Marie Mercherson

I endorse this lawyer. Diane is a born litigator. Great at cross examination and closing arguments. I have found Diane to be caring, dedicated,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Denise Mercherson , Chicago (IL), About 1 year ago
Zedrick Thomas Braden III

Attorney Ainsworth is a brilliant lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with her on cases and to serve with her as co-counsel in connection... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Zedrick Braden , Chicago (IL), Almost 3 years ago

Résumé

 

License

26 years since Diane Marie Ainsworth was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1985 12/06/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University School of Law 2004–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Northwestern University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Distinguished Service Award Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation 2009
Community Service Award Cook County Bar Association 1995
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Black Women Lawyers Association 2002-present
Member American Association for Justice 2001-2005
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 8
Answers: 24 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
2 Answers marked as good
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Our Community Junior Achievement 2005
Living Trusts Pullman Seniors Club 1999
See all 5 speaking engagements