Douglas Rallo

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Douglas Rallo

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Libertyville, IL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury ... +2 more

215 E. Park Avenue, Suite B, Libertyville, IL

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About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 50%

$1.52 Million Dollar Workers' Compensation Settlement in 2018. Serious injuries. Serious lawyer. Great service. Solid results. 38 years experience. Compensacion de Trabajadores. The right lawyer DOES make a difference

50%
Car Accident 20%

Auto, car, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, pedestrian accidents. Accidentes de Automovil, Motocicleta, Bicicleta o Peatonales. The right lawyer DOES make a difference.

20%
Animal and Dog Bites 10%

$555,000 Record-High Settlement for Dog Bite Fingertip Amputation in 2018. $250,000 Settlement for Dog Attack (no bites) causing Heart Attack. Mordidas De Perro. Llama a Douglas Rallo Ahora Mismo. The right lawyer DOES make a difference.

10%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

Motorcycle accidents are different than auto accidents. You understand that. Attorney Douglas Rallo understands that, too. Experienced motorcycle accident lawyer. The right lawyer DOES make a difference.

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Auto, car, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, boating and snowmobile accidents, nursing home negligence and medical malpractice. Accidentes de Automovil, Motocicleta. The right lawyer DOES make a difference.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 27 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 46 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1979

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Douglas Rallo, P.C.

215 E. Park Avenue, Suite B, Libertyville, IL, 60048

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Douglas Rallo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

79 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 24 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Monica | March 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Results

I have hired Mr. Rallo on two separate occasions, once for my knee and then for carpal tunnel, and for both have found his advice helpful and he has delivered results. He doesn’t stop when doctors and insurance companies are giving him the runaround. He has the clients best interests in mind at all t...imes. I have recommended him to others and will do so again if asked.

Douglas Rallo

Replied last December 28, 2023

Thanks for this strong endorsement. We stand behind our clients and make sure that we get the very best settlement possible.

Posted by Kim | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Another Attorney

I have referred a number of clients to Doug for personal injury and worker compensation matters, and have had nothing but positive feedback. My clients have expressed their appreciation for both his professional handling of their case and the results he has achieved on their behalf.

Douglas Rallo

Replied last December 28, 2023

Thanks for the strong endorsement, Kim. We will always fight for the clients that you refer to us, and not stop until we get the very best result possible.

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... for my settlement and left me feeling confident that I had been taken care of fully. Doug is a kind and genuine individual and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for representation that is determined and dedicated and more than skilled/knowledgeable at what he does.

Douglas Rallo

Replied last October 03, 2022

Olivia, 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 Barbara | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Review of Douglas Rallo

I had the pleasure of meeting Douglas Rallo when I suffered a serious car accident. I had talked to two other lawyers who were ambulance chasers about my accident, but neither one struck me as someone I could trust. Then I was referred to Douglas from another friend who told me you won't go wrong... hiring Douglas Rallo. If you need a diligent personal injury lawyer who will not back down and is ethical and upright, then you should talk to Douglas Rallo about your case. It goes without saying that Douglas Rallo is an upstanding, approachable and well respected Lawyer in Libertyville, IL He is not your ordinary lawyer looking to make money, but he is genuine, honest and will always give you his legal perspective on your case. When I met him he listened to me, asked me straight forward questions with only good intentions for my case. When I hired Douglas, I found Douglas to be on my side all of the time. He doesn't miss a beat and is well organized and confident. The office staff is excellent and courteous. Douglas fought for me and never stopped fighting for my complicated case until he rightfully won, which is exactly what Douglas said he could do. Insurance companies will not fight for you and I will tell you for sure local insurance companies don't want to hear from Douglas Rallo. I encourage anyone with a personal injury case, no matter how small or how large, to call Douglas Rallo. You will not be disappointed. This review was written by me, his very greatful client, and I was not paid or persuaded in anyway to write a review for Douglas Rallo.

Douglas Rallo

Replied last October 03, 2022

Barbara, thank you for your five star review. We are happy to have gotten you a great result on your auto accident claim!

Posted by Tina | December 30, 2020 | Workers Compensation

Awesome Attorney

I first called Doug Rallo for some advice regarding a work injury. He explained the workers compensation laws in easy to understand language. Over the years, I've needed him on several occasions, and he was was always there to answer my questions and help with whatever I needed. I highly recommend ...Doug Rallo to ANYONE who needs legal help with a work injury or any personal injury case.

Douglas Rallo

Replied last December 28, 2023

Thank you for this strong recommendation. We strive to be the very best injury lawyer around, and I am happy to have had you as a client, and gotten a great result for you on your case.

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Douglas Rallo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Touloupakis

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Thomas Nathan

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Erick Bohlman

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Patrick Cotter

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Erick Bohlman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Wisconsin

Member

1985 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1979 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1993 - 1994

Lake County Bar Association, Membership Committee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Sherrod v Berry, 629 F.Supp 159 (1985)

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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

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