Dmitry Polyakov

Dmitry Polyakov is the lead personal injury attorney at DDT Law Group. After beginning his career defending insurers and corporations in personal injury matters, he transitioned exclusively to representing injured plaintiffs in 2014. This rare dual perspective gives him valuable insight into how insurance companies evaluate claims and assess risk—an advantage he leverages to develop aggressive, strategic cases aimed at maximizing compensation. Dmitry has handled a wide range of serious injury matters, including car and trucking accidents and complex catastrophic injury cases involving multiple parties and significant evidence.

Known for his meticulous preparation and client-focused approach, Dmitry has secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients. He earned his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Licensed throughout Illinois and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Dmitry is fluent in Russian and remains committed to advocating tirelessly for those he represents.