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Douglas B. Harper

Appeals Attorney at Chicago, IL

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(312) 800-1488
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  • State Years
    Illinois - IL 34 years
    New York - NY 38 years
  • Licensed for 34 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1988
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 38 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday No misconduct found

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

Outstanding legal representation both in court and out!
Jim
There is hope for the legal profession
Anthony
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About Douglas

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  1. Appeals
    35%
    We handle appeals anywhere in Illinois in: (1) a civil rights cases, (2) criminal convictions, (3) employment discrimination, or (4) business lawsuits. When you call, mention Avvo for a 10% discount.

  2. Criminal defense
    25%
    We represent prisoners convicted of serious felonies. We handle: (1) appeals anywhere in Illinois, and (2) post conviction and federal habeas in Chicago. When you call, mention Avvo for a 10% discount.

  3. Civil rights
    20%
    We handle lawsuits for civil rights violations that happened in Northern Illinois, involving: (1) serious injury by police or jail guards, or (2) incarceration based on police perjury or abuse. When you call, mention Avvo for a 10% discount.

  4. Contracts and agreements
    10%
    We represent businesses and business owners in lawsuits in Chicago that involve business disputes, breach of contract, Wage Act issues, and retaliation. We also prepare business contracts. When you call, mention Avvo for a 10% discount.

  5. Employment and labor
    10%
    We handle employment discrimination cases for employees in federal court, but ONLY if you have an EEOC right-to-sue letter. We also handle violations of the Family Medical Leave Act. When you call, mention Avvo for a 10% discount.

WE HANDLE CIVIL RIGHTS, POST-CONVICTION, APPEALS, AND BUSINESS LITIGATION, IN/NEAR CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

        I've been a trial lawyer for over 35 years. I graduated from Yale in 1981, and NYU Law School in 1984. My career began with 4 years as a criminal prosecutor in 1984, and then 10 years at a mid-sized Chicago law firm where I became a partner. I have litigation training from some of the best trial lawyers in the city.

        I opened my law office in 1998. In addition to practicing law full time, I've been teaching trial skills to practicing lawyers every year since 1994 as a faculty member with The National Institute for Trial Advocacy; and I've been teaching trial skills to law students as an adjunct professor of law at Northwestern Law School every year since 1995. 

        Because I practice law and also teach trial skills to practicing lawyers and law students, I am constantly studying and using the skills that make a trial lawyer successful. I use that combination of study and experience to benefit my clients. If you need a lawyer to handle business litigation, civil rights litigation, employment litigation, criminal post-conviction or federal habeas proceedings, or an appeal in state or federal court, call for a free consultation.

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The Law Office of Douglas B. Harper
Two Prudential Plaza
180 N. Stetson Avenue, Suite 3500
Chicago, IL, 60601-6769
dbharperlaw.com
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Posted by Jim | August 25, 2014
Outstanding legal representation both in court and out!
Mr. Douglas has handled both Real Estate and Business/Partnership issues for me over the last 7 years. He has proven time and time again to have our interests, front and center, as the first priority. Not only is he knowledgeable at his profession but he is also very creative in his approach to solving problems. I highly recommend Mr. Harper to anyone seeking legal council from an attorney possessing a high degree of ethics and integrity.
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Posted by Anthony | December 3, 2020
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There is hope for the legal profession
It was truly an honor to have been given the opportunity to speak with Mr Douglas Harper. I called for a consultation, yet I was met with compassion and wisdom. One would think that a successful lawyer with his own practice would be solely coin-operated, so to speak, but I quickly realized that his motivations were friendlier to ideals of justice than that of financial gain. I benefited greatly from his legal advice and in the process he helped me think much more critically about my situation. In my limited experience in this life, I’ve had the pleasure of crossing paths with a handful of brilliant minded people — it’s safe to say that Mr Harper is on that list. So with that being said, I’d highly recommend anyone to seek the legal assistance of Douglas Harper.
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Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2018
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Mr Harper is not only a great lawyer, but he is a wonderful human being
Right after we posted a request on Avvo, Mr Harper called, spent considerable amount of time understanding the case and then agreed to review paperwork before asking us to make an upfront commitment. He not only reviewed the documents, but pointed out some very specific details of the case that were otherwise overlooked by us. Mr Harper demonstrated extreme professionalism, vast knowledge of subject, thorough attention to detail and an extremely polite nature. I was floored with his manner of handling our case and while we eventually couldn't work together (due to some of our internal reasons) I would very highly recommend Mr Harper and his law firm to everyone.
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Posted by Francesco | May 13, 2017
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Great Experience with Mr. Harper
Mr. Harper spent time reviewing my matter in a paid consultation. He showed a great amount of diligence and respect when listening to and reviewing our case. His ability to be clear when discussing the issues was extremely helpful. In addition, his honesty was refreshing. At the end of the consultation, I felt like he cared about the situation and did his best to give us the best information possible.
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Posted by Tanisha | December 4, 2014
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at a lost for words
Mr. Harper was amazing, he didn't speak to me as if I were a client. Mr.Harper gave both scenarios on how my case could go either way And he was right I'd recommend Mr.Harper to anyone that needed legal advice:')

Cost

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  • Free Consultation 15 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • The Law Office of Douglas B. Harper
  • 1998 - Present
  • Adjunct Professor
  • Northwestern Law School
  • 1995 - Present
  • Faculty Member
  • The National Institute for Trial Advocacy
  • 1994 - Present
  • Partner
  • Burditt & Radzius, Chartered
  • 1988 - 1998
  • Assistant District Attorney
  • The Bronx District Attorney's Office
  • 1984 - 1988
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Education

  • New York University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1984
  • Yale University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1981

Legal Cases

  • Roberto Alamo v. Charlie Bliss, 864 F.3d 541 (7th Cir. 2017)
  • Mr. Harper won a federal civil rights and employment discrimination appeal.
  • David Fauntleroy v. Jon Burge, et. al., No. 11-cv-00118, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Mr. Harper won a $1.8 million settlement in a civil rights case.
  • People v. David Fauntleroy, No. 83-CR-4979, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
  • Mr. Harper won the release from prison of a man who was serving a life sentence for a crime he did not commit.
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Associations

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1988 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service
  • The United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
  • 2005

Speaking Engagements

  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2019
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2018
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2017
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2016
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2015
  • NITA Deposition Skills, Kansas City (Kansas City, MO)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2015
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2014
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2013
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2012
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2011
  • Pincus Professional Education: Expert Witnesses: Prep, Depos, Exam and Cross - How to Get it Right (Chicago, IL)
  • Expert Witness Depositions
  • 2011
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2010
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2009
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2008
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2007
  • NITA Southeast Deposition Program (Durham, NC)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2007
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2006
  • NITA Southeast Deposition Program (Durham, NC)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2006
  • NITA Advanced Depositions With Economic Experts (Boulder, CO)
  • Expert Witness Depositions
  • 2006
  • NITA New York City Deposition Program (New York City, NY)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2005
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2005
  • NITA MidAmerica Deposition Program (Topeka, KS)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2004
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2003
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2002
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2001
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 2000
  • NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)
  • Deposition Skills
  • 1999
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Chicago Appeals Lawyer Douglas B. Harper
Douglas B. Harper
Appeals Attorney
Chicago, IL
Licensed for 38 years
Free Consultation
Virtual consultation available
(312) 800-1488 Message Website