David Wayne Clark

David Wayne Clark

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 33 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident

221 E. Illinois Street, 2nd Floor, Wheaton, IL

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 33 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1992

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of David W. Clark, P.C.

221 E. Illinois Street, 2nd Floor, Wheaton, IL, 60187

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David Wayne Clark's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Debra | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Attorney Ever

I knew the minute I met David Clark that he was the attorney for me. He is kind and compassionate. We talked in length about my situation . He answered all the questions I had and then explained in detail what his plan of action was going to be to handle my cases.He is thorough and meticulous. He re...ally cares and doesn't treat me like just a "pay day". He is in constant contact with me to inform me on how my cases are moving forward. I know that if I have any concerns and I call him, he will always put my mind at ease. I have already recommended him to a good friend and now is helping her. I wouldn't want any other attorney to handle my cases. He has a heart of gold. What could be better than that.

Posted by John | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Did a great job on the case

My experience with David Clark was great. I was switched to him from my previous lawer when she semi retired. I was very happy that he was easy to contact, and was responsive in getting things done. He isn't the type of lawyer which just wants to settle, he actually cares about his clients. Each step... of the way he was there to offer guidence and to let you know your options. Through out the time he was on my case, i never felt rushed and felt he did his best, from the time he took on the case till it settled he had my best intrest as top priority. If you want a top notch lawyer that will have your back and get things done, i highly recommend David Clark

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent Personal Injury Attorney

David Clark was referred to me by another attorney for a personal injury case in which I was involved (a motorcycle accident). David was extrememly diligent at tracking down insurance policies that were not easily accessible (another attorney could have easily missed them). He communicated well wit...h the insurance companies and doctors involved and followed-through in a timely manner with both phone calls and emails. I also knew exactly where the case stood at any point in time through Dave's regular correspondence. Dave was accessible and came-in the office during off hours to meet my work schedule for document signatures, etc. The settlement that I received was fair and was obtained in a shorter-than-expected time period. I am extremely pleased with Dave's efforts and recommend him most highly.

Posted by Janet | January 14, 2015 | Personal Injury

Stellar Representation

I was injured in a rear end auto accident in January of 2014; and looked for an attorney to represent me. It was important to me to find a knowledgeable, honest, and sincere attorney. David exceeded my expectations. He explained the settlement process from start to finish, answered all my questi...ons; always responding in a timely manner. David made me feel like I was his top priority and worked diligently to represent me, making sure I would receive the absolute best settlement possible. Thanks to David's hard work and knowledge of the law pertaining to auto accidents, our case settled very quickly, and we received the settlement he proposed at our first meeting! David is very down to earth, highly professional, friendly, and has tremendous integrity. I would highly recommend Mr. David Clark!

Posted by Bethany | April 25, 2013 | Debt Settlement

An outstanding lawyer! I could not have asked for a better experience or outcome!

David Clark is an amazing example of what a lawyer should be - helpful, professional, fast ... amazing! I was struggling to make sense of a lawsuit I was suddenly faced with, over a debt that I believed to have been settled years before (in 2010). To compound my worries, I live overseas in Europe and... was very worried about having to appear in court - especially given the high cost of travel these days. I found Mr. Clark through a simple Internet search, and I am lucky I did. From his very first e-mail, Mr. Clark did preliminary research informing me of ALL my options, including what I could do if I chose not to hire him. He answered my initial concerns BEFORE payment was even discussed. In addition, he agreed to reduce his hourly rate due to my financial hardship AND refund any unused portion of the retainer fee, something which other lawyers I contacted did not offer. While he was investigating my case, he was in touch over e-mail at every point, right up until the situation was resolved. Hiring David Clark was the best decision I have ever made - in a matter of days, he was able to alleviate worries over an issue I had been facing for years. I could not be happier!

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Amy Olson

Unknown lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave used to practice in the area of landlord-tenant law, and that's how I came to know him. Dave is smart, conscientious, observant and a great listener - which is a skill essential for an attorney when helping clients or negotiating with opposing counsel. Dave also gives back to his community because he cares not to promote himself."

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Nicholas Loizzi

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dave is one of the best attorneys I know. His work ethic and knowledge of the law are top notch. He cares deeply about his clients and always gets great results. I highly recommend Dave."

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Aaron Reinke

Commercial real estate lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J Pfeiffer

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave Clark is one of the last of a dying breed -- a fierce trial lawyer who knows his areas of practice like the back of his hand and conducts himself with the utmost professionalism. I routinely consider Dave for referrals of personal injury and worker's compensation matters throughout the Chicagoland area and trust in his abilities to achieve great results for those people."

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Elizabeth Schaffer

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Ritzman

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Neal

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dale Bruckner

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roy Peregrine

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roger Ritzman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Kay

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Newman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Pro Bono Service Award, Federal Bar Association

2011

Board of Directors Award, DuPage County Bar Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Law Office of David W. Clark, P.C.

1996 - 2011

Partner, PSNRB Ltd

Associations

1996 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1996 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

2009 - 2011

DuPage County Bar Association, CLE Committee

Chairman

1996 - 2009

Defense Research Institute

Member

Education

1992

Loyola-University of Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

DCBA Mega-Meeting- Civil Law CLE

Personal Injury Case Valuation

Languages

English

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