Mitchell Horwitz
About Mitchell
Biography
Mitch is responsible for many of the day-to-day business functions of his firm’s paperless offices, where he has practiced since 1979. His organizational and communication skills – as well as his initiative and credibility – help Mitch excel during negotiations. He is passionate about representing the injured worker's, and many members of organized labor.
Mitch leads the Workers' Compensation team and was recently named one of the Top 10 Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Illinois in a survey of his peers conducted by Leading Lawyers.
Mitch was born in Chicago and graduated from New Trier High School. He currently resides with his family in Evanston. Among the activities he enjoys in his spare time are golf and fishing.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
47 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-20%
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Licensed in Illinois for 46 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 45 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
1403 Essington Road, Suite 200, Joliet, IL, 60435
Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
25 East Washington Street Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60602
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Mitchell Horwitz's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Lp | August 1, 2015
Great attorney for injured workers
I'm writing this review after 6 years of being on workers compensation. Mitchell Horwitz successfully negotiated my settlement and helped me with all the road blocks and problems that arise in the work comp world. Cass Black patiently answered all my questions and helped me over come all the obstacl...
Posted by Sylvia | May 15, 2015
ALways There with a smile Mitch and Cass
Hi this is Sylvia and I just wanted to give a shout out to Mitch in winning my case. It was one of the best case ever. As a Cement Mason Local 502, Mich would come to our union meetings on a regular basis to imform us of our rights. As a school teacher I had learned to listen well. In May of 200...
Posted by red | March 11, 2015
great lawyer&team
i have been dealing with Mitch &Cass for over 7 years and always had great communication with Mitch,andCass whenever i had a problem with ins. company!!!! I Would &i have recommened Mitch to anyone i know!!! RED
Posted by Eric | October 28, 2014
Production and proven results.
Mitch had represented 2 generations of my family members, quite successfully. So when an unfortunate time came for me to deal with a work injury, I looked nowhere else. I really cannot say enough about the entire staff at Horwitz, every question or concern I had was met almost immediately with a resp...
Posted by Chad | August 7, 2014
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates = Saves Lifes!
I was a union 75 laborer 28 years old when I met the fine Team of Horwitz, Horwitz & associates. Since then my life has changed and along with this change came an excellent team to help me and guide me through the dense work comp fog that i traveled through. I would have stressed out twice as hard i...
Mitchell Horwitz's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mr. Horwitz is an exceptional attorney. Although I have been practicing law for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn from his responses on Avvo every time that he posts. If I needed an attorney, I would hire him. I recommend him with no reservation. It would be the best investment of your life to hire him to represent you."
"Mitchell Horwitz is a top flight workers compensation attorney"
"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Mitchell Horwitz. He has zealously advocated for injured workers for over 30 years. Mitchell also is an involved contributor to the Avvo forum."
"I endorse this lawyer as he is a true asset to the legal community."
"I endorse Mr. Horwitz. It is clear that he is knowledgeable and experienced in this area of the law. From his AVVO responses and input providing his own clients with the best possible representation is his goal."
"I endorse Attorney Mitch Horwitz. He is extremely well credentialed and an Illinois Super Lawyer with over 34 years experience in workers compensation. I would strongly recommend him to handle any workers compensation matters in his legal community."
"Although Mr. Horwitz is new to Avvo, his answers reflect a great deal of experience. His answers are accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client should look for when hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Atty Horwitz is a skilled and experienced lawyer who is highly respected in the legal community for his knowledge and expertise"
"It is clear from reading Mr. Horwitz' responses that he has a deep understanding of workers compensation law, but just as importantly, he has the experience to provide his clients with the practical advice they need. I would have no hesitation in referring my clients with workers compensation claims to Mr. Horwitz."
"Mitchell Horwitz is a highly skilled and intelligent advocate for his workers' compensation clients. In this highly compartmentalized area, he is the go-to guy. I endorse him without reservation."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer... Mitch Horwitz is a compassionate, highly skilled attorney and excellent advocate for his clients. An experienced practical attorney able to handle and win the most complicated workers comp injury cases. Prior experience extends to all levels of settlements, trial and appeal in work related injury claims."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top 10 Workers' Compensation Lawyer, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine
Work Experience
1979 - 2013
Partner, Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
Associations
Member
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Personal assistant awarded to blind person
Education
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JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
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Hundreds of labor organization meetings
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
My husband got injured at work. Should he accept a worker comp claim or get a lawyer? How much $ should he except to receive?
12 Apr 2014
Is signing a power of attorney in a Workers Compensation case a bad idea?
08 Jan 2014
Have a workman's comp case that is ready to close on my knee after 3 surgeries in the past 2 years how much should i settle for?
27 Dec 2013