Marcus Schantz

Marcus Schantz is an attorney at DLG Law Group, concentrating his practice on workers’ compensation defense. He represents public and private employers with a strong focus on strategic advocacy, thorough case preparation, and practical litigation insight.

Marcus earned his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and is a member of the Federal Trial Bar. Over his career, he has handled complex matters in both state and federal court and built a reputation for steady courtroom presence, persuasive advocacy, and deep commitment to achieving favorable results for his clients.

Prior to his work in civil litigation, Marcus was active in criminal law defense and forensic science. He spent nine years representing felony defendants, gaining intense litigation experience.

Marcus was a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and served on the Illinois State Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section Council, where he contributed to legal discussions and policy related to the criminal justice system.

He is a lifelong musician and avid distance runner with a marathon best of 2:49 at the 2012 Chicago Marathon.