Daniel S. Orenstein

Top rated Workers' Compensation attorney in Northbrook, Illinois

Orenstein & Associates, P.C.
Daniel S. Orenstein
Orenstein & Associates, P.C.

Practice Areas: Workers' Compensation, Business & Corporate, Civil Litigation; view more

Licensed in Illinois since: 2001

Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2011
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Orenstein & Associates, P.C.

619-A Academy Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062 Visit website

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Daniel S. Orenstein is a well-regarded attorney practicing in the Chicagoland area, particularly in Northbrook, Illinois. He is the managing partner at Orenstein & Associates, PC, a law firm known for its dedication to providing personalized legal services. He handles a broad spectrum of legal matters, including workers' compensation for employers and insurance entities, business and corporate law, civil litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants, insurance coverage issues, and personal injury cases.

Mr. Orenstein was born in Canton, Ohio, but grew up in the Chicagoland area, where he continues to reside. His academic journey began at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, where he earned an undergraduate degree in political science in 1997. During his time there, he demonstrated leadership by presiding over various student organizations. Pursuing his passion for law, he attended Chicago-Kent College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor degree in 2000. He distinguished himself by receiving the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in International Human Rights Law, underscoring his commitment to legal scholarship.

In 2010, Mr. Orenstein established Orenstein & Associates, PC, with the vision of delivering tailored and superior legal services to a wide array of clients. His approach is grounded in building strong attorney-client relationships, sustained by his professional competence and adherence to high ethical standards. His dedication to his clients has earned him a reputation as an effective advocate, successfully representing numerous high-profile clients in both state and federal courts. His ability to consistently achieve favorable outcomes has resulted in loyal, long-term relationships with both corporate and individual clients.

In addition to his client representation, Mr. Orenstein is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He extends his influence beyond Illinois by traveling across the United States to provide educational seminars on workers’ compensation law and other pertinent topics to clients, businesses and organizations, demonstrating his commitment to legal education and client empowerment.

Practice areas

Workers' Compensation: Employer/Insurance, Business/Corporate, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Defense, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Defense, Workers' Compensation: Claimant

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Bad Faith Insurance, Brain Injury, Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Construction Accident, Contracts, Dram Shop Laws, Insurance, Insurance Defense, Limited Liability Companies, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Partnership, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 30% Workers' Compensation: Employer/Insurance
  • 10% Business/Corporate
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
  • 10% Insurance Coverage
  • 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 20% Other

First Admitted: 2001, Illinois

Professional Webpage: https://www.orensteinassoc.com/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Member
  • Campaign Manager - Wise for Judge Campaign, 2020
  • Illinois State Bar, Member
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Successfully represented clients in many proceedings before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Negotiated dozens of successful settlement agreements, 2017
  • Successfully negotiated dozens of settlements of complex matters before Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission., 2023
  • Successfully defended small trucking company against independent contractor before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission., 2023
  • Successfully represented clients in many proceedings before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission both virtually and in-person. Negotiated dozens of successful settlement agreement, 2022
  • Successfully represented clients in many proceedings before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission both virtually and in-person. Negotiated dozens of successful settlement agreement, 2021
  • Successfully represented clients in many proceedings before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission both virtually and in-person. Negotiated dozens of successful settlement agreements, 2020
  • Successfully represented clients in many proceedings before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Negotiated dozens of successful settlement agreements, 2019
  • Successfully represented clients in many proceedings before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Negotiated dozens of successful settlement agreements, 2018
Representative Clients:
  • LSG Sky Chefs, 2022
  • James A. DeClementi Landscaping, 2024
  • Popeyes Louisianna Kitchen , 2023
  • Service American Insurance Company, 2023
  • Broadspire, 2022
  • Sedgwick, 2022
  • Gallagher Bassett, 2022
  • Berkley Entertainment, 2022
  • Berkley Environmental, 2022
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Pro-Bono Legal work for Niles North High School Athletic Boosters including drafting of documents, review or contracts, and general legal analysis of legal issues which arise, 2022
  • Pro-Bono Legal work for No Shame on U board of directors including review of documents, review or contracts, and general legal analysis of legal issues which arise, 2024
  • Pro-Bono Legal work for Niles North High School Athletic Boosters including drafting of documents, review or contracts, and general legal analysis of legal issues which arise, 2024
  • Pro-Bono Legal work for Niles North High School Athletic Boosters including drafting of documents, review or contracts, and general legal analysis of legal issues which arise, 2023
Honors/Awards:
  • Daniel Orenstein won the Calli Award for excellence in International Human Rights Law from Chicago Kent College of Law in 1999, CALLI AWARD - INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS, CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW, 1999
  • Superb Legal Rating by Avvo, Top Rated Lawyer, AVVO, 2022
  • Selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2011
Educational Background:
  • The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa City, Iowa; Major: Political Science; One of the University's Student Leaders, Finkbine Association, 1997
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Authored and presented seminar on the handling of Illinois Workers' Compensation Claims from Application to Trial and Beyond., Seminar author and presenter, Illinois Work Comp Defense Seminar, Insurance, 2023
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • President of numerous student organizations and was recognized by the Finkbine Association as one of the University of Iowa’s student leaders
  • Cali Award for excellence in the area of International Human Rights Law
Industry Groups:
  • and injured workers.
  • Auto Accident Victims
  • Food Service
  • individual business owners
  • Injured Workers
  • Insurance
  • Mid-Sized Business
  • Small Business

Office location for Daniel S. Orenstein

619-A Academy Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062

Phone: 312-466-5599

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
1 Year Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2011

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