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Douglas B. Harper

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Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 40 years

Appeals Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights ... +2 more

Two Prudential Plaza, 180 N. Stetson Avenue, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL

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About Douglas

Biography

We handle Civil Rights, Post-Conviction, Appeals, and Business Litigation, in/near Chicago, Illinois

We represent prisoners in criminal appeals, post-conviction, and federal habeas in/near Chicago.

We handle serious injury and illegal incarceration by police, prisons, and jails in/near Chicago

We handle appeals in state and federal court in Illinois, and in the U.S. Supreme Court

We represent people and businesses in lawsuits involving business issues in/near Chicago, Illinois

We represent employees who suffered employment or FMLA discrimination in/near Chicago, Illinois

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

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.

35%
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.

25%
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.

20%
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.

10%
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.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Awards

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

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This attorney has received at least 3 client reviews, and has an average score of 4.0 or higher.

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

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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Douglas B. Harper's Reviews

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Posted by Elle | January 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest. Brilliant. Effective. Results.

For every talent, every skill to be mastered, there lives a Legend. It has been the utmost privilege to have been represented by the absolute finest Attorney (and one of the most humble human beings) I have ever crossed paths with. It became abundantly clear to me during my initial phone consultation... with Mr. Harper that I was going to hire him to handle my complicated legal matter. That decision turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. Ever. If I could give him a million stars on this review, I would, and I would personally remove each star from the sky to give them to him. To say that Mr. Harper has integrity, that he is honest, patient, hard-working, dedicated, and that he embodies moral character that most of us could only dream of having ourselves --would be the understatement of the Century. He is brilliant, well-acquainted with the law, and has a unique ability to present the facts of a case in a well-organized, detailed manner that is both comprehensible, and effective. And, though I imagine his practice is filled with clients whose cases demand his attention, I never would have known it, he always took the time to keep me apprised of the most pertinent issues of my case; always treating me with patience, professionalism, and respect throughout the process. I entered this lawsuit with a strong desire for obtaining justice; what I came out of it with, is an entirely different outlook on life. For every talent, there lives a legend. It is with deep conviction that I submit to you that Mr. Harper is to Law, what Oleksandr Usyk is to Boxing; what Babe Ruth is to Baseball; What C.S. Lewis is to Christianity; and what Bono is to the World of Music. Law is Mr. Harper's absolute calling in life, and he's good at it! Every aspect of it! If you are presented with the opportunity to be represented by him, go to the ends of the earth to make it happen, because, there is nobody --nobody who will fight harder, and nobody who will handle your case better-- than he will. Absolutely Nobody!

Posted by Anthony | December 3, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

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 m...otivations 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.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

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 we...re 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.

Posted by Francesco | May 13, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

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 consul...tation, I felt like he cared about the situation and did his best to give us the best information possible.

Posted by Tanisha | December 4, 2014 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

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:')

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2005

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

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, The Law Office of Douglas B. Harper

1995 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Northwestern Law School

1994 - Present

Faculty Member, The National Institute for Trial Advocacy

1988 - 1998

Partner, Burditt & Radzius, Chartered

1984 - 1988

Assistant District Attorney, The Bronx District Attorney's Office

Associations

1988 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of 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.

Mickey v. Dargis, No. 99-C-7281, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Mr. Harper won a civil rights jury trial in a jail-beating case, and the case settled for $90,000 after trial.

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Education

1984

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

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 Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)

Deposition Skills

2015

NITA Deposition Skills, Kansas City (Kansas City, MO)

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 Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)

Deposition Skills

2006

NITA Advanced Depositions With Economic Experts (Boulder, CO)

Expert Witness Depositions

2005

NITA New York City Deposition Program (New York City, NY)

Deposition Skills

2005

NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)

Deposition Skills

2004

NITA MidAmerica Deposition Program (Topeka, KS)

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

NITA Midwest Deposition Program (Chicago, IL)

Deposition Skills

Languages

English

Activity

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