Daniel P. Stokes

Daniel P. Stokes is a highly experienced business attorney, concentrating his practice on corporate transactions and legal counseling. He advises entrepreneurs, boards of directors, angel investors, and early-stage companies across industries such as technology, medical devices, food, beverage, and agriculture. Daniel excels in developing strong client relationships and negotiating complex deals, offering valuable insights for startups and emerging-growth companies.

Daniel earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis School of Law, where he was an Articles Editor for the Business Law Journal and Senior Articles Editor for the Journal of International Law and Policy. He also attended Northwestern University School of Law as a visiting student, earning the Public Service Award. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

With 15+ years of experience, Daniel combines real-world insight from growing up on his family farm with international perspective from his work at the U.S. Embassy in Slovenia. He focuses on business law, intellectual property, and mergers & acquisitions, guiding clients through complex legal issues so they can protect their interests, reduce risk, and reach their business goals.

Daniel P. Stokes has represented clients in a range of high-stakes transactions, including negotiating complex agreements for medical device companies and guiding businesses through regulatory and litigation challenges. He is dedicated to giving back to the community through his pro bono work with organizations like Lawyers for the Creative Arts and Ladder Up.

In addition, Daniel P. Stokes volunteers as a startup mentor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Daniel’s commitment to excellence in business law has earned him recognition, including being listed as an Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2016 to 2019.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Dressler & Peters, LLC
• Chair, Chicago Bar Association, Business Law Drafting & Negotiating Subcommittee
• Volunteer Attorney, Lawyers for the Creative Arts
• Volunteer Attorney, The Law Project

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of California, Davis School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  BS in Agriculture

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