I am an attorney at Peckar & Abramson, P.C. I represent businesses and individuals in litigation matters. My mission is to work hard to see that you get the best possible result in the most cost-effective manner. I will be there to protect your interests, whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant.
My experience includes claims for insurance coverage, products liability, defamation, fraud, and breach of contract. My environmental expertise includes handling significant litigation matters, including Superfund cases and wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage claims arising out of underground storage tank leaks, spills of chlorinated solvents, and other chemical releases. I have represented clients before the U.S. EPA, the Illinois EPA, and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in enforcement matters.
I have counseled clients on compliance and/or permitting issues under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act. I have also helped clients take advantage of state and federal audit policies. In addition, I have advised clients on mergers and acquisitions concerning environmental liability and permitting issues, and conducted due diligence and prepared representations and warranties for corporate transactions.
I received a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Marquette University, and a Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law. While at DePaul, I was on law review and an extern for The Honorable Blanche M. Manning, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
I am accepting new clients and appreciate any referrals. You are welcome to meet with me for free, without cost or obligation of any kind. To set up a free initial consultation, please contact my office by phone at (312) 239-9722 or e-mail at [email protected]
Languages spoken
English
Peckar & Abramson, PC
208 S. LaSalle St.
Suite 1356
Chicago, IL, 60604-1230
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2003 | 03/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2011 |
"14 Under 40" List of Successful Alumni Under 40 Years Old | DePaul Magazine | 2010 |
Star of the Quarter | American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | 2006 |
Great Lakes Stewardship Award -- Advocate of the Year | Alliance for the Great Lakes | 2005 |
Inclusion in Who's Who in American Law | Marquis Who's Who | N/A |
Inclusion in Who's Who in America | Marquis Who's Who | N/A |
Quoted in Publications | BNA's Daily Environment Report, ABA Journal, and American Bar Association's Student Lawyer Magazine | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Peckar & Abramson, P.C. | 2009 - Present |
Attorney | McDermott Will & Emery | 2005 - 2009 |
Attorney | Jenner & Block LLP | 2003 - 2005 |
Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) Fellow | Alliance for the Great Lakes | 2003 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Environmental Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section | Co-Chair | 2010 - Present |
DePaul University College of Law Environmental Law Society | Alumni Advisor | 2010 - Present |
ABA Standing Committee on Environmental Law | Young Lawyers Division Liaison | 2006 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
ABA YLD Committee on Environment, Energy, and Resources | Chair | 2006 - 2007 |
ABA YLD Law Practice Management Committee | Chair | 2005 - 2006 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Illinois Environmental Law Blog | Various Blog Entries | 2010 |
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Member Service Project 2006-2007 | What is the EPA and How Does it Function? | 2007 |
ABA Young Lawyers Division Committee Compass | Seventh Circuit Allows CERCLA § 107(a) Claim For Contribution By Potentially Responsible Party | 2007 |
The Young Lawyer (American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, | What To Do When You Make A Mistake | 2006 |
American Bar Association Section of Litigation's Products Liability Committee (South Dakota) | 2005-2006 State Warnings Liability Survey | 2006 |
American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resource's Environmental Litigation and Toxic Tort Committee Newsletter | Illinois Insurance Coverage Case Law Update | 2006 |
Land, Air, & Water News -- Environmental Alert | Court Rules that Administrative Orders are Insufficient Bases for CERCLA Contribution Claims | 2005 |
Environmental Law In Illinois(2004 Supplement) (Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education) | Managing Environmental Claims in Bankruptcy | 2004 |
Land, Air, & Water News -- Environmental Alert | New Illinois Law Affirms Ability of State's Attorneys to File Actions Compelling Clean Up | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
Marquette University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Seminar | What Should Manufacturers Do When Receiving a Notice of Violation From EPA? | 2010 |
Hot Topics in Environmental Law | Greenhouse Gas Regulations: Advising Clients in an Uncertain Environment | 2010 |
Environmental Legal Careers Seminar | Environmental Legal Careers | 2010 |
Young Lawyers Division Spring Conference | Marketing in the First Five Years of Your Practice | 2006 |
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Brian Jones, Litigation Attorney on Mar 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is extremely involved in our local bar association. He's hard working and a pleasure to associate with.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Brian Jones, Litigation Attorney on Mar 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is extremely involved in our local bar association. He's hard working and a pleasure to associate with.
Alexander Memmen, Litigation Attorney on Feb 6, 2013
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Dave is a great guy and a great lawyer.
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