Richard K. Johnson

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Richard K. Johnson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

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

77 W. Washington St. #20th F, Chicago, IL

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About Richard

Biography

If you are seriously injured, you need personal attention from a dedicated attorney. Call me now.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

50%
Workers Compensation 50%

I help injured workers obtain the maximum recovery for their injuries.

44 years | 4,000 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 43 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1982

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard K. Johnson

77 W. Washington St. #20th F, Chicago, IL, 60602-2803

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Richard K. Johnson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | February 5, 2014

"Look No Further!"

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...ion. Mr. Johnson is definitely a clients best friend and truly stands for what he truly believes in. As more and more greedy company's are proving, they show, "No Respect" for their employees when an injury occurs on the job. Having Mr. Johnson on your side, Richard will fight till the end against these type of greedy employers with great results in favor of his clients! How do I know this you might ask? The answer is easy! Mr. Johnson was my attorney in a work/comp case and I was well pleased with the results! I know there are hundreds and hundreds of attorneys out there, but folks, let me tell you this! There is only one "MR. RICHARD K. JOHNSON!" With that being said, do not hesitate to contact Mr. Johnson with any legal matters that you are worrying about. You will not be sorry! ......Thank you and may God bless!

Posted by Phil | March 5, 2012

Knowledgable Reviewer

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!!

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Richard K. Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Bertuca

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely knowledge and effective litigator."

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John Borcia

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Teich

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Clifford Horwitz

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is a very skilled and reputable attorney in the field of personal injury. I highly recommend him."

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Nancy Shepard

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rafi Arbel

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brad Bleakney

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Excellent lawyer, smart, savvy and experienced. I would endorse this lawyer's work anytime in any case."

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David Kupets

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Frank Bertuca

Workers compensation lawyer

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David McGinley

Personal injury lawyer

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Rafi Arbel

Communications and media lawyer

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Philip Bareck

Workers compensation lawyer

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Stephen Rapp

Personal injury lawyer

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Brad Bleakney

Workers compensation lawyer

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David Kupets

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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2005

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Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Partner, Katz, Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck

Associations

2003 - Present

Chicago Area Council on Occupational Safety and Health

Chairman

1982 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1982 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

2010 - 2010

National College of Workers Compensation Attorneys

Member

1998 - 1998

American Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Committee

Vice-Chair

1997 - 1997

Chicago Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Committee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Three "D" Discount

Injured Worker recovered benefits.

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Education

1982

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Northwestern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2002

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers' Compensation Seminar Workers' Compensation

Publications

2009

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Disability Evaluation

2009

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Illinois Workers' Compensation Practice

1994

American Bar Association publication Marketing, Solicitation, and Client Development in a Changing Ethical Environment

Languages

English

Activity

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