David W. Martay

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David W. Martay

4.3
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 28 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security, Personal Injury

134 N La Salle St Ste 900, Chicago, IL

Free Consultation

About David

Biography

Our firm has been representing injured workers throughout the State of Illinois for over 70 years.

Our firm has been representing injured workers throughout the State of Illinois for over 70 years.

Our firm has been representing injured workers throughout the State of Illinois for over 70 years.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 70%

Work can be a very dangerous place even if you and your employer take the proper safety precautions. Whether it is individuals working in manufacturing, construction or landscaping, there are thousands of workers injured on the job each year.

11 years

70%
Social Security & Disability 20%

If you cannot work for any reason and believe you are disabled, you may be entitled to either Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income benefits. The first step to accessing these benefits is applying for them.

11 years

20%
Personal Injury 10%

11 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

20%-20%

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Martay Law Office

134 N La Salle St Ste 900, Chicago, IL, 60602-1000

martaylaw.com/

David W. Martay's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bobby | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great attorney for your work injury

David Martay has help me with 2 work comp cases . David is a straight forward attorney that gets right to the point and gets things done . Each case is unique and he will make sure all treatments get approved and also make sure you get a fair settlement for you work injury. I would of never used him... again if I felt he didn’t do his best for me .

Posted by Steven | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

Best In the business!

This was the first time for me using a layer for a horrible truck accident I was involved In. David and his team did an outstanding job through out the whole process. I felt very informed and was taken care of the whole way. Thank you very much for your help. I highly recommend David and his team!

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Greatly recommended

I have a open workmans compensation case with David. Very honest to the point man. Does his job to the best of his ability and I came a long way with him opposed to previous counsel I chose before switching to Mr. Martay. May seem a little rushed in phone calls like you don't matter to him when you s...peak. But I came to acknowledge he's a busy man with a lot of work for a reason. Rather have a attorney who is very busy than one that has no work says a lot.

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Thank You

Just a quick note to thank you for helping with my case. You are such a kind man and we truly appreciate everything you did. We were blessed to find such an amazing attorney.

Posted by Terry M. | January 13, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I highly recommend Mr. Martay

I recently settled my case for $250,000. This is the second time I have hired Mr. Martay. I have referred friends to him and they have had nothing but good things to say. If I ever need a lawyer again, I will hire Mr. Martay.

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David W. Martay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arik Hetue

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a highly skilled advocate for his clients and has a very patient demeanor."

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Paul Drake

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dave is a highly skilled, experienced workers' compensation attorney. As an advocate for his clients, he is tenacious and effective. I would highly recommend Dave to anyone who has suffered an injury on the job."

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Stephen Martay

Workers compensation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Family member

"Dave has been representing injured workers across Illinois for 20 years. He does an excellent job at getting the best outcome possible for his clients."

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Kevin Collopy

Litigation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is one of the top workers' compensation attorneys in Chicago and a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients."

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Raymond Asher

Workers compensation lawyer

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Kevin Collopy

Personal injury lawyer

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Paul Drake

Personal injury lawyer

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Stephen Martay

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, Martay Law Office

Associations

1999 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1997 - 2015

Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

L.O. vs. M.E. Kelley Construction - 11WC6895

Settled for $350,000.00

M.A. vs. Harmon, Inc. - 10 WC 13200

Settled for $450,000.00

S.B. vs. Pepper Construction - 01WC31065, 01WC66571

Settled for $240,000.00

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Education

1997

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

DePauw University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1994

DePauw University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

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