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Daniel John Voelker
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Biography
Daniel J. Voelker, the esteemed founder of Voelker Litigation Group, is celebrated for his extensive background as a seasoned business lawyer and negotiator with a keen financial insight developed over three decades of litigation. Having co-chaired litigation practice groups at notable firms such as Freeborn & Peters LLP and Schwartz & Freeman, Dan directed multiple litigators and trial attorneys, specializing in complex commercial and business litigation across state and federal courts nationwide. His leadership contributed to Freeborn & Peters being dubbed a “litigation powerhouse” by the Chicago Tribune. Committed to client success, Voelker emphasizes trial preparation with strategic foresight to transform legal issues into opportunities. Educated at the University of Illinois in Accountancy and earning his Juris Doctor with high honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Dan’s academic excellence laid the groundwork for his legal career. Currently, he is an Adjunct Professor at Chicago-Kent, instructing on International Commercial Litigation and Arbitration, and an instructor at the prestigious National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Since 1982, Dan has been a Certified Public Accountant, bringing a unique intersection of law and finance to his practice, enriched by his extensive publications and speeches on varied legal topics.
A tenacious attorney with a strategic approach.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 40 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Voelker Litigation Group
(312) 870-5582
Mobile
(312) 870-5431
Fax
311 W. Superior Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL, 60654
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Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dan Voelker - One of the good ones
I needed legal advice on an issue and Dan listened to my situation and advised me against taking the matter to court, due to cost and high risk of an unsatisfactory outcome. He helped me save money while explaining legalities to me. He cares. I would not hesitate to hire him in a legal matter. He...
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mal-practice
My mistake of not checking when I hired him. He took my case but hardly spent time to review the case with me, I prepared evidence for him and had to do most of the work but he didn’t even read what I sent. He is defending himself on several cases and don't have time to serve you. worse nightmare!...
Daniel John Voelker's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dan Voelker is incredible on his feet. He is the best at jumping into a case late in the game and cutting his opponents to pieces at trial. Unlike most trial lawyers with exceptional natural talent, Dan is kind, humble, and thoughtful. He is a very rare combination of a good guy and an absolute bulldog."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Best Lawyer Chicago Real Estate, Expertise
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2014
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2014
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2013
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2012
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2012
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2011
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2011
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2010
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2010
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2009
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2009
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2008
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2008
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2007
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
Associations
1997 - 2012
Illinois judicial Evaluation CommitteeMember
Education
1985
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
University of Illinois
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Civil Litigation Flashpoints article
2007
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Civil Litigation Flashpoints article
2004
International Bar Association
Litigating Transnational Contracts, Choice or Imposition
Publications
2012
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Edition of Business and Commercial Litigation
Languages
English