David James Starshak

David James Starshak

3.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 11 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

25 E Washington St Ste 900, Chicago, IL

About David

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 11 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2014

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.

25 E Washington St Ste 900, Chicago, IL, 60602-1716

Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

1403 Essington Rd, Suite 200, Joliet, IL, 60435

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David James Starshak's Reviews

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Posted by Frederick | October 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Above and beyond!

Dave went above and beyond in his representation for me! He kept me updated on the case throughout the litigation process and was always available to talk when I needed him. I would definitely hire him again and recommend him to anyone injured in a personal injury case!

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David James Starshak's Lawyer Endorsements

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Personal injury lawyer | Apr 16

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"I can't recommend Dave highly enough. He is a true advocate that is dedicated to his clients above all else. I met Dave through his attendance at the prestigious Trial Lawyer's College where he spent a month honing trial skills and practicing his craft. His commitment to finding a client's story and then leveraging it for real case results is truly admirable. Dave is an excellent trial lawyer and I would send my friends and family to him any day of the week."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff's (Illinois), The National Trial Lawyers

2020

Emerging Lawyers, Leading Lawyers

2019

Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff (Illinois), The National Trial Lawyers

2019

Emerging Lawyers, Leading Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40 - Civil Plaintiff (Illinois), The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Horwitz Horwitz & Associates

2014 - 2014

Mediator, Center For Conflict Resolution

2013 - 2014

Case Researcher, The Oyez Project

2013 - 2014

Law Clerk, Horwitz Horwitz & Associates

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk, Whiteside & Goldberg

2010 - 2010

Judicial Extern, Circuit Court of Cook County: Judge Bill Taylor

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, Winters, Enright, Salzetta & O'brien

Associations

2019 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Member Alumni Organization

2015 - Present

Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2014 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kutka v. NCR, et al

Settlement: $2,000,000.00

Jones v. NPL, et al

Settlement: $240,000.00

Halliday v. Team Drive-Away

Jury Verdict: $1,449,624.01

Baglietto v. Edsal

Settlement: $800,000.00

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Education

2019

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

2014

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Kansas State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 Apprentice Training Program

Workers' Compensation in Illinois

2016

NABIS 13th Annual Conference on Brain Injury

Persuasion and the Other-Than-Conscious Mind

2016

Local 130 Apprentice Training Program

Workers' Compensation in Illinois

Publications

2019

Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education Understanding and Using Trial Psychology

2017

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Damages Seminar Supplemental Materials The Psychology of Voir Dire: How Juror Selection Impacts Your Case Value Throughout Trial

2017

2014

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Psyched for Trial: Understanding Trial Psychology

Languages

English

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