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Biography
I am a 62 year old husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and trial lawyer. My job is to obtain justice for people who have been harmed using their right to trial by jury, truth and the law. My professional credentials can be seen at .
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
25%
44 years
Aviation
20%
36 years
Car Accident
15%
Medical Malpractice
15%
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-45%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Wisconsin for 30 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 44 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Rapoport Weisberg Sims, P.C.
(800) 545-6437
Fax
20 North Clark Street Suite 3500, Chicago, IL, 60602-5091
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David E. Rapoport's Reviews
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Posted by Dan | January 19, 2011
The Best Decesion I Made
David Rapoport was not only the most professional lawyer that I met with but also the most professional personal lawyer that I met. David was always aware of how personal the situation was and did the best in making sure that I always felt comfortable while ensuring that my legal needs were addresse...
David E. Rapoport's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"While David Rapoport's AVVO rating speaks for itself, one of the greatest honors of my legal career has been working with him on a number of cases. He is a skilled advocate for his injured clients. He has great empathy for the plight of those injured or tragically killed. He has the talent, proven ability and resources to handle the large complex cases that require detailed strategic litigation. He works very well with referring counsel and if you have a complex case, David brings everything to the table. Some attorneys may fail to associate themselves when the best course of action would be to always remember what talents David Rapoport can bring to help achieve a top result in any serious injury or death case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. David E. Rapoport has a well-deserved reputation as one of the country's best catastrophic injury and wrongful death lawyers. He is a lawyer's lawyer and someone I look up to, both personally and professionally."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is the cream of the crop. His experience, drive and personal skills make him the top choice among Chicago injury lawyers. When David takes a case, the client is getting the absolute best quality service in this field!"
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Experience
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
2019
Illinois Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters Illinois Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV-Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbel Law Directory
2019
Illinois Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2019
Illinois Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Board Certified in Medical Malpractice, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Associate Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1990
Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Managing Partner, Rapoport Law Offices, P.C., renamed Rapoport Weisberg Sims, P.C. on 1/1/19
1990 - 1995
Partner, Baizer & Rapoport
1987 - 1990
Income partner, Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle
1981 - 1987
Associate, Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle
Associations
2012 - Present
Economic Club of ChicagoMember
American Bar Association
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Lawyer Pilots Bar Association
Member
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Member
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Member
Kentucky Justice Association
Member
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board of Directors; Illinois State Coordinator
American Board of Trial Advocates
Associate Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Hebert v. Comair, Inc.
$7.1 million jury verdict for the plaintiff
Hanson v. Unnamed Trucking Company
$6.9 million settlement during deliberations, $4.8 million more than the defendant's best pre-trial offer to settle
Lindner et al v. Millis Transfer, Inc.
$13 million settlement for the plaintiffs.
Stanczyk v. Chicago Osteopathic
$9.858 million jury verdict for the plaintiff.
Forshew v. USAir, Inc.
$8.1 million jury verdict, $3.6 million more than the best pre-trial offer to settle
Multiple medical malpractice verdicts and settlements
Numerous large verdicts and settlements for plaintiffs
Multiple aviation accident verdicts and settlements
Large verdicts and settlements in aviation cases
Multiple truck accident verdicts and settlements
Multiple large verdicts and settlements for plaintiffs
Education
1981
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Northern Illinois University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Aviation Law Section
Update on Federal Preemption of Aviation Product Liability Cases
2016
Trial Law Committee
Board Certification for Trial Lawyers
2015
Lunch and Learn
Board Certification for Trial Lawyers
2015
Injury Board Annual Summit
Flight Safety for Infants
2014
Maryland Law 20/20: a vision symposium
Certification by Specialty: A Panel Discussion
2011
National Specialization Roundtable
Specialization 501
2010
JUF Young Lawyers' Division Meeting
Attorney Board Certification
2010
Consortium on Trial: The Comair Case
Loss of Consortium
2008
Trial and Evidentiary Considerations in Wrongful Death Actions
Wrongful Death
2006
What Every Union Leader Needs to Know About Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
2006
Legal System Truths and Urban Legends
The Jury System
2004
Litigation Section Meeting
Punitive Damages After State Farm v. Campbell: The First Year
2002
DePaul Business Law Journal Symposium on Terrorism, Security and Competition and The Future of the Airline Industry
The Effect of Tort Litigation on the Airline Industry
1997
Unknown
Use of Demonstrative Evidence in the USAir Flight 1016 Trial
Publications
2009
Issues in Aviation Law and Policy
The Pre-Abdullah Consensus That Federal Law Does Not Preempt the Field of Aviation Safety in Tort Cases Should Remain the Law
2007
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Trial and Evidentiary Considerations in Wrongful Death Actions
2007
Issues in Aviation Law and Policy
Small Talk in the Cockpit is a Big Problem Requiring More Than Just Lip Service
2005
Issues in Aviation Law and Policy
Cockpit Image Recorders: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
2004
Issues in Aviation Law and Policy
Attention All International Airlines and Flight Crews: Choosing Inaction Over Action No Longer Flies
2004
American Bar Association Aviation Litigation Section Meeting
Punitive Damages After State Farm v. Campbell: The First Year
2003
Issues in Aviation Law and Policy
Will Boeing's Recent Move to Chicago Mean That More Commercial Airliner Crash Cases Will be Litigated There?
2003
Wrongful Death and Survival Actions in Illinois
Trial and Evidentiary Issues in Wrongful Death Actions
2002
Issues in Aviation Law and Policy
A 73-Year Odyssey: The Time Has Come For a New International Air Liability System
2002
Wrongful Death and Survival Actions in Illinois
Trial and Evidentiary Issues in Wrongful Death Actions
1996
Wrongful Death and Survival Actions in Illinois
Wrongful Death Trials
1993
Wrongful Death and Survival Actions in Illinois
Wrongful Death Trials