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Joseph Klest

Joseph Klest

7.8

Very Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Personal Injury
    27 years
  • 30% Car / Auto Accident
    27 years
  • 10% Wrongful Death
    26 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

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

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • Klest Law Firm
    1701 East Woodfield Road Suite 909
    Schaumburg, IL 60173
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Languages
  • Spanish

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

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

Posted by: Mary Claire Kotelman, 2009-02-19 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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
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“A Professional”

Posted by: casino5073, 2009-02-13 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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
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Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements

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Ronald F. Wittmeyer Jr.

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked on cases with Joe, and also know his reputation through the Northwest Suburban Bar Association as a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ronald Wittmeyer , Arlington Heights (IL), About 1 year ago
Michael W. Clancy

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Clancy , Saint Charles (IL), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 28 years since Joseph Klest was first licensed to practice law in IL.

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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

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Chicago Bar Association 1982–2008
Civil Practice Commitee Illinois Trial Lawyers Association 1985–2008
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: Irresponsible behavior by a physician
Joseph's answer: This may be defamation case as well as a violation of the HIPPA laws. You might also want to file a... more

Publications
Article Publication Date
Injuries Caused by Animals, An Overview Animal Injuries 2008
Dog Bites, An Overview Dog Bites Information Center 2008
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Cases
Title:
Doe vs. Haney et al.
Practice Area:
Medical Malpractice
Outcome:
3,250,000
Description:
Highest settlement for the loss of a kidney for a homemaker. Case resulted from the doctors failure to monitor the client kidney funcion while on...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement 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
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