Daneen Fitzpatrick Berres, Insurance Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Daneen concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daneen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Insurance

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Daneen's primary office is at Sears Tower, Suite 7800, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60606-6459. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daneen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Daneen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Daneen for a insurance case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daneen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Daneen offer a free consultation?

  Daneen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daneen's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Daneen's current terms during booking.

• How long do insurance cases in Illinois typically take?

  Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daneen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Daneen take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

  Daneen is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daneen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Daneen?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daneen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Daneen accepting new insurance clients right now?

  Daneen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.