Personalized Service With Compassion.Workers Compensation Law for 36 years, nothing else. Unlike other lawyers, I will return your call.
Raymond has 36 years of Workers’ Compensation experience and holds a certification as a Certified Medicare Secondary Payer Professional-Fellow which is keenly relevant to workers' compensation. He is very proud of his “AV” rating with Martindale-Hubbell’s United States Law Directory (defined as very high to preeminent legal ability).
Ray graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois in 1982 where he was nominated to the Order of Omega Leadership Society. He graduated from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1985 as a Law Review staff editor. Once certified by the NFLPA as a player agent, and represented some professional wrestlers as well. He is happy to share some stories with you.
In his spare time, Raymond runs a kids cancer foundation known as Little Heroes Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit affiliate of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (FKA Children’s Memorial Hospital), and Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago. He is also a high school baseball coach and collects Roller Derby memorabilia.
Raymond grew up in the blue-collar town of Calumet City, Illinois. He had his hands in the grease of iron yards and steel mills.
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Law Offices of Raymond L. Asher, Ltd.
200 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1050
Chicago, IL, 60606-6976
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1985 | 03/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 9 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale Hubbell | 2018 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Stevenson Rusin and Friedman | 1988 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | 2016 - Present | |
NAMSAP | 2011 - Present | |
Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section | 2010 - Present | |
Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association (Illinois) | 1986 - Present | |
Chicago Bar Association | 1985 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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LASIE/NAMSAP | Fellow | 2018 |
John Marshall Law School | J.D. | 1985 |
Bradley University | B.A. | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Arena Football Podcast | Workers Compensation | 2020 |
Annual Seminar | ADA and FMLA | 1993 |
Worker's Compensation Claims Association | Jurisdiction | 1991 |
Chicago Kent Law School | Worker's Compensation In Professional Sports | 1991 |
Arena Footbal Annual Meeting | Worker's Compensation Exposure | 1990 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Bryan Bergey v. Arena Football | Won at trial, settled while on appeal. |
Wage differential | Win |
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David Martay, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 22, 2021
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A true professional. I have handled dozens of cases against Ray in the last 20+ years. He is tough, but fair. I highly endorse him.
John Eliasik, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 21, 2020
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Ray is an excellent, knowledgable attorney who works hard at coming to an equitable resolution of his cases.
David Martay, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 22, 2021
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A true professional. I have handled dozens of cases against Ray in the last 20+ years. He is tough, but fair. I highly endorse him.
John Eliasik, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 21, 2020
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Ray is an excellent, knowledgable attorney who works hard at coming to an equitable resolution of his cases.
Larry Karchmar, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 17, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. He is highly qualified in the field of workers compensation
Frank Gildea, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 17, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Marc Stookal, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 17, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jerome Webb, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 17, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. Ray is very competent, ethical, and someone who you can trust to keep his word.
Michael Block, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 16, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. Knows his stuff, no nonsense, communicates well, respected by his peers and cares about his clients
Randall Stark, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 16, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. Ray is a strong advocate for his clients. He is well respected at the Industrial Commission by both attorneys and Arbitrators.
Steven Seidman, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 2, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. Ray is an excellent lawyer, tough adversary and does a great job for his clients.
David Barish, Workers compensation Attorney on May 14, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer. A smart and ethical attorney.
Roger Hutchison, Workers compensation Attorney on May 13, 2020
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I have represented multiple clients in other legal matters who Ray has represented in the past in Workers Compensation claims. These former Workers Compensation clients of Ray's have given me rave reviews regarding their experience with his representation.
Lisa Azoory, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 1, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked for Ray for many years, and he is an excellent attorney. Ray is extremely smart, knows the law inside out, and has high standards for his clients. He also has a good understanding of medicine and orthopedics, which gives him a huge edge in his practice. Ray handles every case with confidence and care, and returns calls promptly. He is also trustworthy and likeable.
Mario Palermo, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 20, 2017
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Ray is a master workers compensation attorney. He is the very best at what he does. I highly recommend him.
Christopher Doscotch, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked against and with hundreds of lawyers in my career and I endorse Ray because he is extremely capable, knowledgeable, protects his clients interests while maintaining a high level of ethics and professionalism.
Charles Antonietti, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have referred numerous Workers Compensation cases to Mr. Asher over the last 15 years. I have found his work to be exemplary, and all the clients I have referred to Mr. Asher were very please with his work.
Steven Tenzer, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 6, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ray is an attorney of the highest integrity and honesty. He is also a fierce advocate for his clients.
Jan Kodner, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I practice in the Social Security Disability field. I have represented many people who had been assisted by Ray in their worker's compensation cases. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about the service they have received and the results he has accomplished. Ray has a stellar reputation in the legal community and I am happy to endorse him.
Eric Parker, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 6, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ray is an excellent attorney who always fights hard for his clients. I have been impressed by his professionalism. He is conscientious about responding to client inquiries and willing to go the extra mile to get them a great result.
Michael Baird, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 6, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ray knows his stuff. He is both experienced and skilled, and can handle any case involving a work related injury.
Guy Maras, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 6, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Ray is a professional on all levels. A zealous advocate and a professional.