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David G. Sigale
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David G. Sigale has counseled and represented corporate and individual clients in Chicagoland and the United States. He practices general and appellate litigation with a focus in Gun Law, Civil Rights, Business Litigation and General Tort.
David G. Sigale made history as co-counsel in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case McDonald v. City of Chicago in June, 2010, which struck down Chicago's home handgun ban and protected Second Amendment rights across the United States. He was also co-counsel in the cases of Ezell v. Chicago (striking down Chicago’s range ban) and Moore v. Madigan (striking down Illinois’ ban on carrying firearms). Currently in Culp v. Madigan, he is challenging the Illinois non-resident CCL ban. He has also fought for Second Amendment rights for lawful resident aliens, those in public housing, foster parents, and those in U.S. Territories. He regularly assists with FOID and CCL issues. Mr. Sigale is currently general counsel for the Illinois State Rifle Association.
Mr. Sigale has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement award from America's Top 100 - Top 100 Attorneys. He was selected to the Illinois Super Lawyer list from 2012-2016, for which only 5% of Illinois attorneys are chosen annually. He was given the Second Amendment Foundation’s Bill of Rights award in 2016 and 2011, and the CCRKBA’s Gun Rights Defender of the Year award in 2014. He is a member of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Top 1% . He is the past Chair of Programming for the DuPage American Inns of Court.
Mr. Sigale knows that whatever your legal situation, your attorney needs to be personally committed to your interests. The Firm serves the Chicago metropolitan area, representing corporate and individual clients in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties, and reviews legal matters in other locations on a case-by-case basis. The Firm focuses on your needs and goals, in order to guide you through your legal concerns in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 28 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Law Firm of David G. Sigale PC
55 W 22nd Street, Suite 230, Lombard, IL, 60148
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David G. Sigale's Reviews
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Posted by Franco | September 5, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
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Counsel Sigale has provided me with sound legal advice regarding an IL CCW matter. I appreciate his commitment and advocacy to his clients. Great work, Attorney.
Posted by General Counsel at SAF | October 7, 2013
Great experienced litigator!
My organization has hired Mr. Sigale for a number of cases. He has handled our cases with great professionalism and care, and he has achieved fantastic results. I would highly recommend him and I will be proud to have him continue to represent us on many matters in the future.
David G. Sigale's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dave Sigale is an excellent attorney. One of his clients hired him to submit a brief in a case I am working on. I was highly impressed with both his writing and analysis. I endorse this attorney,"
"I have worked closely with David on a number of matters. I am proud to endorse him and would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a skilled litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Alan Beck
Civil rights lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Illinois Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Illinois Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Illinois Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Lifetime Achievement - Top 100 Attorneys, America's Top 100
2017
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Bill of Rights Award, Citizen's Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Gun Rights Defender of the Year, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
2014
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Bill of Rights Award, Second Amendment Foundation
Associations
2017 - Present
First Amendment Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Inns of Court - Robert E. Jones DuPage ChapterMember
2001 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2013 - 2018
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Thomas, et al v. Illinois State Police
pending
White v. Illinois State Police, et al
Attaway v. Corsi
law changed and restrictions removed
Easterday v. Village of Deerfield, Illinois
N. Doe v. East St. Louis Housing Authority
Judgment for Plaintiffs, restrictions removed
O'Donnell v. Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board, et al
pending
The Chicago Gun Club, LLC v. Village of Willowbrook, Illinois
pending
William Johnson, et al v. Nick Lyon
pending
Kenneth Shults v. George Sheldon
pending
David Radich v. Robert Guerrero
Summary Judgment for Plaintiffs/clients
Lenka Knutson v. Chuck Curry
preliminary injunction entered January 25, 2017
Stephen Pursley, et al v. Ed Lake
pending
People of State of Illinois v. G.F.
Not guilty after bench trial
P&P Auto and Truck Repair, Inc. adv. American Service Insurance Company
Judgment for client/insured after trial.
Felicity M. Veasey v. Brindell Wilkins, Jr.
Injunction entered in favor of Plaintiffs/Clients
Jeffrey Jucha v. City of North Chicago
Following denial of Motion to Dismiss, City allowed Plaintiff/Client tattoo parlor to open and operate with payment of damages.
Kevin W. Culp, et al v. Lisa Madigan, et al
pending
Martin Pot v. Col. Stan Witt
Judgment in Clients' favor
John W. Jackson v. King, et al
Judgment and permanent injunction entered 03-31-14 in Plaintiffs' (clients') favor
Carlos Nino de Rivera Lajous v. Bruning
Judgment and permanent injunction entered 10-15-13 in Plaintiffs' (clients') favor
Michael Moore, et al v. Lisa Madigan, et al
Judgment in clients' favor in Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Edward F. Plastino, et al v. Koster
Case voluntarily dismissed following change in challenged law which allowed Plaintiffs to obtain the sought-after permits. Said change resulted from filing of lawsuit.
Ronald Winbigler v. Warren County Housing Authority
Won Judgment for Plaintiff - 05/01/2013
Jacqueline B. Blickle v. Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
on appeal
D.B. v. Kopp, et al
on appeal
Arturo Pliego Gonzalez v. City of Omaha
dismissed following preliminary injunction and repeal of offending law
Rhonda Ezell, et al v. City of Chicago
ongoing - victorious 7th Circuit rulings on July 6, 2011 and January 18, 2017
Robin Knight v. County of DuPage, et al
settled
Otis McDonald, et al v. City of Chicago
U.S. Supreme Court ruling in clients' favor
Gregory Hackman Realtors v. Dickerson Realtors, Inc., et al
closed - settled as to most Defendants
McDonald v. Segneri
$90,000.00 settlement for client Plaintiff
Reilly v. Fin 'N' Feather Farm, LLC
$375,000.00 settlement for client Plaintiff
Laris adv. Ulrich, LLC
Judgment after trial for client Defendant
Education
1996
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D.
1992
Indiana University - Bloomington
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2021
DuPage County Bar Association - Criminal Justice Committee
Getting (and Getting Back) Your Firearm Rights After Dealing With The Criminal Justice System
2019
First Amendment Lawyers Association
First Amendment Issues in Second Amendment Cases
2018
DuPage American Inn of Court
No Ordinary Lawsuit - Juliana v. United States (Panel Presentation)
2018
DuPage American Inn of Court
Freedom of Speech in the Workplace (?) (Panel Presentation)
2017
Seventh Circuit Bar Association - What To Do About Gun Violence
State and Local Regulation of Firearms after Heller – A Local Case Study (Panel Presentation)
2017
DuPage American Inn of Court
Money Talks . . . The Bail System in Illinois (Panel Presentation)
2016
National Business Institute - Gun Law in Illinois
Constitutional, Federal and State Gun Laws
2014
JCLC Symposium - Northwestern Univ. Law School Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology
Guns In America
2014
DuPage American Inn of Court
Body Cameras on Police Officers - Pros and Cons (Panel Presentation)
2014
DuPage American Inn of Court
Copyright and Patent Trolls (Panel Presentation)
2014
Chicago Union League Club
History of Second Amendment - Debate with Author Michael Waldman
2013
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
What You Need To Know: Illinois Concealed Firearms Carry Act
2013
DuPage American Inn of Court
The Erosion of Privacy In the 21st Century (group discussion) - Forced DNA Samples from Arrestees
2013
Chicago Bar Association, Municipal Department Committee
Second Amendment Law After McDonald v. City of Chicago
2013
Chicago Bar Association, Human Rights Committee - Gun Violence and the Second Amendment
McDonald v. City of Chicago and Subsequent Second Amendment Litigation
2012
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State
Justice Antonin Scalia and the Constitution - One Justice’s Views of the Jeffersonian Principle of the Separation of Church and State
2011
Gun Rights Policy Conference
Litigation post-McDonald
2011
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Does Freedom of Religion Require Freedom From Religion
2010
Civil Rights and Constitutional Law Committee
A Look at The Second Amendment (Panel)
2010
Chicago Bar Association, Municipal Department Committee
McDonald v. City of Chicago - Implications of the Pending U.S. Supreme Court Decision
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