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Owner of a litigation boutique firm providing high-quality, personalized representation for a wide variety of civil litigation matters.
Emphasis on personal injury, product liability, business torts, commercial disputes, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and consumer fraud.
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35 years | 200 cases
35 years | 200 cases
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$ 525-525 per hour
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Acquired: 1990
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77 W. Washington Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL, 60602
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"I worked for David for nearly three years out of law school. He was a great mentor and taught me valuable research, writing, and litigation skills. He is a passionate advocate who is dedicated to his craft and tireless in achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. He always goes the extra mile to ensure his work is top-notch, often logging late nights and weekends to provide his clients with the best representation possible. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a first-rate litigation attorney, no matter the complexity or difficulty of the matter."
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside David in a number of cases. David is a tenacious attorney advocates vigorously on behalf of his clients. David's incredible work ethic is driven by a competitive spirit and a desire to obtain the best results for his clients, which he does at a remarkable rate. I highly recommend David to any person looking for top notch representation."
"I have been in depositions and on Trial with Dave. He is highly professional and a top notch trial attorney. I have recommended David to difficult clients on the most sensitive and significant cases."
"I had the pleasure of working with David on multiple cases representing plaintiffs against large, powerful corporate defendants. David lived up to his reputation as an outstanding attorney and advocate. David’s work ethic is second to none, and his warm personality makes clients feel at ease during the stresses of litigation. The results David achieves for his clients are truly remarkable. I enthusiastically recommend David, and I would happily work with him again on future cases."
Litigation lawyer
2026
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2025
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2024
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2002
Annual Pro Bono Award, Chicago Legal Clinic
2007 - Present
Owner, Wentzel Law Offices
1995 - 2007
Shareholder, McDermott Will and Emery
2001 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois’ Trial BarAdmitted
2001 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th CircuitAdmitted
1990 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Illinois Supreme Court BarAdmitted
1990 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois’ General BarAdmitted
Favorable Settlement
Full recovery in excess of $10 million plus attorney fees.
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Evaluating and Challenging Traumatic Brain Injury Claims: Practice Tips for the Defense
2005
1992
English