Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Back to Search Results

Joseph Klest

Avvo Pro
Joseph Klest
Klest injury Law Firm wins $28,000,000 jury award. We are here to help you obtain the best award.
5.0 star rating
Joseph Klest is the best lawyer I have worked with.
- Mary Claire Kotelman, a Personal Injury client
5.0 star rating
A Professional
- a Car Accident client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.5

Superb

10
Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

What is the Avvo Rating?

Practice Areas
Chart?chs=124x124&cht=p&chp=4
  • 30% Car / Auto Accident
    30 years
  • 30% Personal Injury
    30 years
  • 10% Trucking Accident
    29 years
  • 10% Wrongful Death
    29 years
Show all areas of practice

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-33%), Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Contact Information
See larger map
  • Klest Injury Law firm
    203 N La Salle Street
    suite 2100
    Chicago, IL 60601
    Office: 312-527-2779
    Mobile: 847-494-7977
    View map
  • Klest Law Firm
    1701 East Woodfield Road Suite 909
    Schaumburg, IL 60173
    View map

Languages Spoken
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (0)

Videos (1)

 View all photos and/or videos

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

Former client? Write a review
5.0 star rating 5 reviews
5 star rating

“Joseph Klest is the best lawyer I have worked with.”

Posted by: Mary Claire Kotelman, 2009-02-19 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I was referred to Joe Klest by a well respected group of friends because of his sterling record representing personal injury cases for special needs... more
Flag
5 star rating

“A Professional”

Posted by: a Car Accident client, 2009-02-13 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Joe Klest is the most professional attorney I have ever worked with.I was involed in a very complex auto accident with personal injury. I called... more
Flag
View all 5 reviews

Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer
Wayne E. Brucar

Joe Klest has great passion for his work and an ability to carry it through to outstanding results. As a criminal law practitioner of 30 years,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Wayne Brucar , Wheaton (IL), Over 1 year ago
Ralph Rene Hruby

I have known Joe Klest for 30 years. I know him to be a tough ethical seasoned trial attorney who represents his clients zealously and effecively. I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ralph Hruby , Warrenville (IL), About 3 years ago
View all 6 endorsements

Résumé

 

License

30 years since Joseph Klest was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1982 12/11/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing Partner at Klest Law Firm 1983–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
John Marshall Law School, Chicago Law JD - Juris Doctor 1982

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
William J Harte Amicus Voluteer Award Illinois Trial Lawyers Association 2010
William HJ. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award Illinois Trial Lawyers Association 2009

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Sexual Abuse Commitee American Association for Justice 1992-present
Amicus Committee, Illinois Trial Lawyers Assoctation 1987-present
See all 4 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 7
Answers: 9 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
4 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
View all contributions

Publications
Article Publication Date
Illinois Injury Law A Reference For Accident Victims Speaker Media Press 2010
Civil Sexual Abuse Claims, A Guide for Lawyers IICLE 2008
See all 16 publications

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
How to avoid the mistakes of the past Committee for the Protection of Children 2007
Sexual Absue of Children By Catholic Priests Panel Discussion On Sexual Abuse in the Church 2006
See all 3 speaking engagements