- dvogel@scopelitis.com
- (312) 255-7178
- (312) 422-1224
- Chicago &
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Bar Admissions
- Illinois (1985)
- Indiana (1985)
Court Admissions
- All Illinois state and federal courts
- All Indiana state and federal courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and D.C. Circuits
- Federal Trial Bar for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Canadian Transport Lawyers Association
- North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
Donald Vogel’s practice focuses on labor and employment issues in the transportation industry and general business counseling. Vogel’s work for clients includes:
- Defending management and individuals against Title VII, ERISA, Multi-Employer Pension Plan Amendment Act claims, and related employment/wrongful discharge/discrimination claims
- Handling corporate and commercial litigation involving insurance, land trusts, real estate, contracts, secured transactions, sales, leasing, and related commercial issues
- Counsel on rights and responsibilities under labor and employment contracts
- Offering advice on various business issues
Vogel has represented clients in a myriad of venues, including:
- Illinois Department of Human Rights
- State and Federal Departments of Labor
- Equal Employment Opportunity Council
- National Labor Relations Board
- American Arbitration Association
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Vogel is a past president of the Transportation Lawyers Association and recipient of TLA’s Distinguished Service Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a frequent author of papers and lectures on issues involving the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, ERISA withdrawal liability, independent contractor issues, and other employment and labor-related topics.
Accolades
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated, highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability
- Martindale-Hubbell™ and American Lawyer Media Top Rated Lawyer in Transportation
- Illinois Super Lawyers Peer Survey Selection Top Illinois Lawyers List
- Indiana University Kelley School of Business, B.S. Accounting
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D.
Good Employment Practices When Hiring/Retaining/Disciplining Drivers
Bar Admissions
- Illinois (1985)
- Indiana (1985)
Court Admissions
- All Illinois state and federal courts
- All Indiana state and federal courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and D.C. Circuits
- Federal Trial Bar for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Canadian Transport Lawyers Association
- North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
- dvogel@scopelitis.com
- (312) 255-7178
- (312) 422-1224
- Chicago &
Bar Admissions
- Illinois (1985)
- Indiana (1985)
Court Admissions
- All Illinois state and federal courts
- All Indiana state and federal courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and D.C. Circuits
- Federal Trial Bar for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Canadian Transport Lawyers Association
- North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
Donald Vogel’s practice focuses on labor and employment issues in the transportation industry and general business counseling. Vogel’s work for clients includes:
- Defending management and individuals against Title VII, ERISA, Multi-Employer Pension Plan Amendment Act claims, and related employment/wrongful discharge/discrimination claims
- Handling corporate and commercial litigation involving insurance, land trusts, real estate, contracts, secured transactions, sales, leasing, and related commercial issues
- Counsel on rights and responsibilities under labor and employment contracts
- Offering advice on various business issues
Vogel has represented clients in a myriad of venues, including:
- Illinois Department of Human Rights
- State and Federal Departments of Labor
- Equal Employment Opportunity Council
- National Labor Relations Board
- American Arbitration Association
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Vogel is a past president of the Transportation Lawyers Association and recipient of TLA’s Distinguished Service Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a frequent author of papers and lectures on issues involving the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, ERISA withdrawal liability, independent contractor issues, and other employment and labor-related topics.
Accolades
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated, highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability
- Martindale-Hubbell™ and American Lawyer Media Top Rated Lawyer in Transportation
- Illinois Super Lawyers Peer Survey Selection Top Illinois Lawyers List
- Indiana University Kelley School of Business, B.S. Accounting
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D.
Good Employment Practices When Hiring/Retaining/Disciplining Drivers
Don Vogel will present “Good Employment Practices When Hiring/Retaining/Disciplining Drivers” at the Transportation Lawyers Association’s 2025 Regional Seminar and Boot Camp, January 23-24, in Chicago, Illinois. Norm Garvin, Ryan Wright, Robert Henry, Michael Reed, Michael Tauscher and Fritz Damm will also attend.
Don Vogel will attend the North American Transportation Employee Relations Association’s (NATERA) Annual Conference, March 1-3, in Tampa, Florida
Don Vogel attended the Transportation Lawyers Association’s Transportation Law Institute, November 11-13, in Cleveland, Ohio. During the conference, Kathleen Jeffries participated in TLA’s Executive Committee Meeting. Fritz Damm attended as Past President and Chair of the Membership Committee
Don Vogel, Emily Quillen, and Fritz Damm will attend the North American Transportation Employee Relations Association’s Annual Conference, September 26 – 28, in Austin, Texas. Jim Hanson and Fritz Damm will participate in NATERA’s Board of Directors’ meetings taking the Annual Conference.