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David W. Martay
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Biography
I have been representing injured workers throughout the state of Illinois since 1997. If you have any questions, please contact me.
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%
11 years
Social Security & Disability
20%
11 years
Personal Injury
10%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-20%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 29 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
David W. Martay's Reviews
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Posted by Richard | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
4 years, still waiting
Been 4 years since retaining him, I 've gotten a lot of letters, and thank GOD my private insurance has been paying since then, or I'd really be screwed. Letter stating he'll go to the commission, then absolutely NOTHING for months. Can't even get an injection approved when Travelers own doctor re...
David W. Martay's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a highly skilled advocate for his clients and has a very patient demeanor."
"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."
"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."
"David is one of the top workers' compensation attorneys in Chicago and a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients."
Raymond Asher
Workers compensation lawyer
Kevin Collopy
Personal injury lawyer
Paul Drake
Personal injury lawyer
Stephen Martay
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Martay Law Office
Associations
1999 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 2015
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers AssociationMember
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
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
2010
2010
18th Work Injury Conference: The Reality of Workers’ Compensation
“Petitioner vs. Respondent: How Should the Arbitrator Rule? A Mock Trial”
Languages
English