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David Andrew Williams
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David Williams exclusively represents individuals and families victimized by the wrongful conduct of others and employees injured at work. Mr. Williams concentrates his practice in worker’s compensation and plaintiff's personal injury law, including cases involving construction negligence, transportation (automobile, truck and railroad) negligence, premises liability, wrongful death and The Federal Employers Liability Act.
Mr. Williams is a lifelong resident of Illinois. He is a Barrington native, attended St. Viator High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). After college, Mr. Williams served as an investigator for the Federal Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C., before attending DePaul University’s College of Law. Mr. Williams worked his way through law school, including a post at a prominent insurance defense firm where he demonstrated legal acumen beyond his years and earned an associate position.
After years representing the defense, Mr. Williams learned that his passion and talents were best served representing victims of personal injury. Since then, Mr. Williams committed to representing individuals and families whose lives have been affected due to the negligence of others. His experience as a defense lawyer gives him a unique perspective and advantage when representing his clients, including a sound understanding of how insurance companies and their lawyers analyze, defend and try cases.
Mr. Williams leads a new generation of trial attorneys in Illinois. He has been named to the “40 Under 40” list of top young trial attorneys in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association. From 2015 to 2017, Mr. Williams was also named a “Rising Star” in the annual editions of Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine and in Chicago Magazine. Only 2.5% of the lawyers in the State of Illinois are named to this annual list. Mr. Williams also has a perfect “10/10” ranking on AVVO, a well-known online attorney ranking service.
Mr. Williams' commitment to his clients is demonstrated at every step of a case, from the initial client interview to his presentation at trial. He handles each case with thoughtfulness and thoroughness.
Mr. Williams is currently an active member of the legal community, including the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He also volunteers as a Panel Attorney for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. He lives with his wife and three children in the Chicago area.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
19 years
Workers Compensation
50%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Balke & Williams
7115 S. Virginia Rd., Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Overall experience
I had a work injury case, David honestly was a life safer. He took care of everything! Had great advice walked me through everything that was happening. He was also able do find me a great orthopedic doctor! Always checking in. I'm a very anxious person so I know a made a few mindless question but he...
Posted by Eric | April 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Hire this guy!
I have used David several times. He is an excellent attorney. David is knowledgeable, friendly, and takes the time to keep you informed on your case. Would definitely hire him again in the future.
Posted by Rob | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Attorney
After doing some research about the difficulties of dealing with insurance companies and how the process can go wrong, I decided to hire an attorney. David helped me through a very difficult time after a car accident. He was helpful in every stage of the process from securing care, answering any q...
Posted by vidal and martha aparicio | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great!!!
We have nothing but excellent things to say about David. My husband was not able to get up and walk due to his injury and David came to our house and explained very well our circumstances and what were our options. He has been there step by step with the whole process and has always been very p...
Posted by Scott | March 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
1/2 star if possible.....
I hired him. Communication was difficult at best. He worked out a settlement with employer's attorney for monthly payments rather than the lump I was expecting; the payments take forever to get to me. My experience was frustrating, difficult and I should have sought someone else.
David Williams
Replied last March 20, 2018I am sorry to read about your dissatisfaction. Even though this was your 15th filed worker's compensation claim, I took a chance on you because I believed your story and thought you were a good guy. It is always tough when employer's fail to carry worker's compensation coverage, like yours. This means the employer, in this case a very small business, has to pay the claim out of pocket. There are no winners when an employer breaks the law like that. I understand your dissatisfaction and am hear to help out in any way possible.
David Andrew Williams's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Good lawyer, good litigator, good person. If I was injured and needed representation, I would want David to represent me. That is probably the best endorsement I can give."
"David is a caring, personable and intelligent lawyer that achieves phenomenal results through his rigorous work ethic. I strongly endorse David!"
"I've referred friends and family to David with great success. What's most important to me is that I have always receive good feedback from those people that I referred. I continue to recommend his services."
"Every time I refer a case to David Williams, the client always walks away satisfied with his work. He is very knowledgeable in the fields of personal injury and workers compensation. I strongly endorse him."
"David Williams cares about his clients and their cases. I have known him for many years and he consistently obtains outstanding results for his clients. I am happy to refer him to my own clients and friends."
"David is a lawyers lawyer. He has always been civil, professional, and reasonable. He is a seasoned and aggressive advocate for his clients both in and out of the courtroom. It's obvious David enjoys working under pressure and finding creative solutions to complex problems. I would recommend him to anyone seeking to retain a personal injury attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dave Williams is an attorney I respect and look up to. I have have gone to him numerous to times looking for creative ways to handle personal injury matters. He has consistently given me great ideas and is a loyal friend and colleague."
"I have known David for many years now and I have had the pleasure of working out of the same office for a number of years. David is extremely thorough, responsive, engaged, and proactive for his clients. He is a skilled, passionate advocate."
"David is a very thorough, professional and hard working attorney. I refer David all of my personal injury, workman compensation and accident cases. All of my referrals have not only have great things to say about working with David, but have had great results. I absolutely endorse David."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
"10 Best" Attorneys for Illinois, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Dean's List Academic Honors, DePaul University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Balke & Williams
2007 - 2011
Associate, The Hunt Law Group
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, The Hunt Law Group
2004 - 2006
Law Clerk, Sneckenberg, Thompson & Brody, LLP
2003 - 2003
Investigator, Federal Public Defender Service
Associations
2012 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Chicago Volunteer Legal ServicesVolunteer Panel Attorney
2007 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Palmer v. Carranza
Settled
Harris v. Murphy & Miller
Settled
Powell v. City of Chicago, et al.
Settled
Education
2007
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Miami University of Ohio
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1999
St. Viator High School
Publications
2016
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will my situation help me get a higher settlement
13 Feb 2024
Q&A
Can I file a workers’ comp claim after I quit?
31 Jan 2023
Q&A
How long after a car accident can i claim injuries or pain?
09 Jan 2023