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I am happy to say that I only represent injured workers. I will not represent insurance companies or employers. I have been privileged to represent injured workers who are members of united autoworkers, the association o flight attendants (United Airlines), Operating Engineers local 150, Bakery and Confectionary Workers, Teamsters, Illinois Education Association, SEIU Local 73 and many others.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1982
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Posted by Michael | February 5, 2014
If anyone ever needed an attorney that showed kindness and compassion towards his/her client during any work/comp cases, look no further! Mr. Richard K. Johnson is the best that anyone can get. Mr. Johnson knows his law of the do's & don'ts when it comes to fighting for your legal rights of compensat...
Posted by Phil | March 5, 2012
He is a fantastic attonery who I would recommend to anyone who had a work-related accident or personal injury claim. He is hard-working and very responsive!!
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard and I have collaborated on a number of cases and I have seen first hand his extensive knowledge and vigorous approach in representing his clients. I highly recommend him."
"Richard is a very skilled and reputable attorney in the field of personal injury. I highly recommend him."
"Richard Johnson is one of the most respected workers' compensation lawyers in the state of Illinois. He is a tireless advocate on behalf of all injured workers and has decades of experience handling the most complex workers' compensation claims. In addition, Richard has written a chapter in the most-widely used treatise on Illinois Workers' Compensation, the IICLE. I highly endorse the lawyer."
"Excellent lawyer, smart, savvy and experienced. I would endorse this lawyer's work anytime in any case."
"I have known Richard for over 25 years and I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. He is a dedicated and tireless representative for people who have been injured in the workplace. He is not only a voice for his clients in the courtroom but he is also an advocate in organizations that promote greater protections for the injured. He is a lawyer who walks the walk for his clients."
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2009 - Present
Managing Partner, Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck
2003 - Present
Chicago Area Council on Occupational Safety and HealthChairman
1982 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2010 - 2010
National College of Workers Compensation AttorneysMember
1998 - 1998
American Bar Association, Workers' Compensation CommitteeVice-Chair
1997 - 1997
Chicago Bar Association, Workers' Compensation CommitteeChairman
Injured Worker recovered benefits.
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JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BS - Bachelor of Science
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