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In 2018, I got one of the largest known workers compensation wage-differential settlements in Illinois ($1.52 million dollars) for my client. Also in 2018, I got the largest dog bite settlement ($555,000) in Illinios involving a fingertip amputation. I settled a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) case for $775,000, which is the largest reported PTSD settlement in Lake County. My $450,000 shoulder injury settlement from an auto accident case is also the largest reported shoulder settlement for Lake County. I also practice in Wisconsin and fought for a $975,000 auto accident settlement for a client with a herniated disk injury in his neck.
I am rated as a "Top Lawyers in Illinois" 2017 and 2018. Chicago Tribune has written that my "pioneering legal theory" on valuing the lost enjoyment of life "is credited with winning millions of dollars for people severely injured ... or killed by the negligent conduct of others."
Most of the cases I handle involve serious injuries with surgery or multiple surgeries. Examples of the injuries we deal with are herniated disks, torn meniscus, rotator cuff tears, fractured wrists, elbows and ankles, torn labrum, impingement syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other serious injuries.
The types of cases we handle involve workers compensation, automobile/truck/motorcycle/bicycle/pedestrian accidents, dog bites, wrongful death and other injury cases where someone else was at fault.
I am proud of my hard work and accomplishments. I have won millions of dollars for people who have been injured. I am a very strong and aggressive advocate for my clients.
I believe in YOU. I understand your pain, disability and the financial hardships that your injury has caused. When you need someone to TRUST and LISTEN TO YOU about what you're going through, I will BE THERE FOR YOU and get you the compensation you deserve. As a small firm, you will get PERSONAL ATTENTION throughout your case. You will get your questions answered in plain talk. Your phone messages will be returned quickly. You will know what's going on with your case. YOU WILL HAVE A TEAMMATE who will work together with you to win your claim. With me, you will have confidence that you have the BEST LAWYER FOR YOUR INJURY CASE.
Here is a little of my background. My grandparents came to America from Italy with a few clothes and a couple of dollars. My parents taught me the values of hard work, discipline, problem solving and giving everything I could, to succeed. I was raised in New Jersey and came to Chicago to John Marshall Law School (now part of University of Illinois at Chicago). I have practiced workers compensation and personal injury law for more than 35 years. I have taught other lawyers, written many published articles, and am a past chairman of the Legal/Medical Committee of the Lake County Bar Association. I have been written about in Newsweek Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and have been interviewed on radio and tv several times.
I am ready to help you NOW. Please call me at.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
50%
Car Accident
20%
Animal and Dog Bites
10%
Motorcycle Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 27 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 46 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Douglas Rallo, P.C.
215 E. Park Avenue, Suite B, Libertyville, IL, 60048
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Posted by Olivia | August 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Highly recommended
He was amazing! He was such a great help with my shoulder injury at work. I appreciate that he was always able to break the legal jargon down into layman’s terms and explain the “why” behind different steps of the process and why the numbers were what they were. He made sure to get every bit of worth...
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Replied last October 03, 2022Olivia, thank you for your kind words and outstanding review. You were a pleasure to have as a client and we are happy to have gotten you an excellent result on your workers compensation claim.
Posted by Christine | August 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Excellent lawyer!
I injured myself at work in May of 2019. For nearly 2 months, I dealt with Workman's Comp. by myself. They were paying me incorrectly. My employer even got involved. Not knowing what else to do I contacted the law offices of Doug Rallo and in less than 2 wks, I received both the corrected weekly paym...
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Replied last October 03, 2022Christine, it was a pleasure having you as a client and we appreciate your five star review. We are happy to have gotten you a great result on your workers compensation case.
Posted by John | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Top Notch attorney!
I contacted Doug Rallo for my Workman Compensation case and from start to finish Doug was on top of the case. Doug was always available when I reached out and worked aggressively from start to finish. I felt that due to his diligence and perseverance, Doug achieved excellent results. I find Douglas ...
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Replied last October 03, 2022Thank you John for your five star endorsement. It was a pleasure working with you and we are happy for our very successful outcome on your case.
Posted by Carole | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
DEDICATED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTORNEY
Doug Rallo is a professional, knowledgeable and dedicated attorney that is thorough and does an outstanding job. Doug took his time and answered all of the questions that I had and addressed all of my concerns. Doug has helped out during stressful times and has guided us through the legal process t...
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Replied last December 11, 2020You can always count on me to provide the guidance, reassurance and results you need with your personal injury case. Thanks for the excellent review of my work.
Posted by Phyllis | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Personal Injury
Douglas Rallo was a very effective lawyer and was always very explanatory. He always kept me informed of what was happening. He and his personnel handled everything in a very efficient manner. I never had any of the worries and he certainly did right by me and my case. I would definitely recommend...
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Replied last December 11, 2020Thanks, Phyllis. Being a good lawyer also requires good communication and explaining things to clients. Glad you got a great result and were happy with my services.
Douglas Rallo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Doug Rallo is a professional, experienced, and talented workers' compensation attorney. I am very impressed with his vast knowledge of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and Rules and at how detail oriented he is. I also appreciate the fact that he returns my calls and emails immediately and that he is a gentleman. I look forward to dealing with Doug again in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Doug for nearly 40 years. He is one of the most detail oriented advocates I have known. His commitment to his clients, and their cases is exemplary on a consistent basis. He is an excellent attorney. He works tirelessly on each case, working to obtain the best result possible."
"I have referred numerous personal injury and workers compensation cases to Douglas Rallo. Every time, my clients have been happy with Doug. I hear reports that the is competent, professional and informative. Most importantly, he consistently gets great results. I will continue to refer my clients to him for these types of matters."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in the World - Marquis
2007
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2005
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2004
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2001
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2000
Kingston's National Registry of Who's Who, Kingston’s National Registry of Who’s Who, 2000 Edition (Life member No. 197632)
2000
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1998
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1996
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1993
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1991
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Owner, President, Attorney, Law Offices of Douglas Rallo,P.C.
Associations
1998 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1985 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - 1994
Lake County Bar Association, Membership CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Sherrod v Berry, 629 F.Supp 159 (1985)
Education
1978
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Montclair State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
College of Lake County
Workers Compensation Law
2016
Lou Brydges Show
Radio Interview, Law
2006
AFL-CI)
Workers Compensation Law
1994
Lake County Bar Association
Moderator & Lecturer, “Medical/Legal Seminar”
1989
Northwest Suburban Bar Association, McHenry County Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association
Lecturer, "Hedonic Damages in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation"
1989
Illinois State Bar Association
Lecturer, "Civil Practice and Procedure"
1989
Illinois State Bar Association
Lecturer, “Civil Practice and Procedure”
Publications
2016
University of Dayton Law Review
Author, “Lawyer Gifts to Union Officials and the Steering of Injury Cases to Those Lawyers: Federal Criminal Law Implications”, University of Dayton Law Review, 40 U.Dayton L Rev. 445 (2016)
2005
Trial Journal (ITLA)
Author, “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, an ‘Accidental’ Injury Under the Workers’ Compensation Act”, Trial Journal, Vol. 7, No. 1 (Winter 2005)
2002
AAJ Trial
Insurance Write-Offs and the Collateral Source Rule
2002
Illinois Bar Journal
Author, “Recovering Lost Earning Capacity Under the Workers’ Compensation Act”, 90 Illinois Bar Journal 348 (July 2002)
2001
Trial Journal (ITLA)
Author, “Proof of Medical Expenses at Trial: Insurance ‘Write Offs’ and the Collateral Source Rule”, Trial Journal, Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer, 2001)
1995
The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association
Author, “Curative Admissibility: Two Wrongs Can Make a Right”, The Docket, Vol. 2, No. 10 (Oct. 1995); Lake County Bar Association
1995
The Docket - A Publication of the Lake County Bar Association
Author, “Perjury Statute Update: A New Supreme Court Interpretation of Materiality”, The Docket, Vol. 2, No. 7 (July 1995); Lake County Bar Association
1990
The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Newsletter
Author, “Hedonic Damages: Valuing the Enjoyment and Pleasure of Life in Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Litigation”, The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Newsletter, Vol. 10, No. 1 (1990)
1989
Chicago Bar Record
Author, “No Cure Yet for Spoliation of Patient Records”, 6 Chicago Bar Association Record, 29 (Oct. 1992)
Languages
Spanish
English
French