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Biography
Attorney James D. Carlson joined Hupy and Abraham in 2016. Prior to that, he handled insurance defense, product liability, pedestrian and motorcycle accidents, dog bites, and slip-and-fall cases. He earned his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in 2012 and is licensed to practice in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Attorney Carlson is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Winnebago County Bar Association, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Born and raised in the Rockford area, Attorney Carlson is proud to serve his local community.
He has been recognized as a Rising Star on the Illinois Rising Stars list since 2019, highlighting his outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition within the Illinois legal community.
Attorney Carlson has recovered over $35 million for his clients.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 13 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Hupy and Abraham
6952 Rote Road, Suite 200, Rockford, IL, 61107
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James David Carlson's Lawyer Endorsements
"James Carlson has rightfully earned the reputation of resolving cases efficiently and obtaining great results."
"Attorney Carlson works tirelessly to ensure that his personal injury clients are awarded what they deserve."
"Attorney Carlson is an excellent litigator who always holds insurance companies accountable. I am happy to endorse Mr. Carlson.”"
"James is a hard-working lawyer who cares about his clients."
"Attorney Carlson has great patience when it comes to thoroughly explaining matters to clients. He always goes the extra mile to make sure the client understands all of the issues and strengths of their case."
"James Carlson is a very competent personal injury attorney. His knowledge of the law is outstanding. He always has a firm grasp of the legal issues involved in his cases. I would highly recommend James Carlson as a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney."
"James is a passionate attorney who knows how to work all angles of a case."
"James is a hard-working and aggressive attorney who is dedicated to his clients’ success."
"James is a hardworking and diligent attorney."
"James is a talented and hard-working attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. James is a smart, hardworking attorney. I recommend him for personal injury matters in Illinois."
"James truly cares about all his clients and gets the best possible results."
"James is a promising young Illinois personal injury lawyer."
"James is a promising young personal injury attorney."
"James is a great attorney to call if you’re involved in an Illinois personal injury case."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Associate Attorney, Hupy and Abraham
2015 - 2016
Associate Attorney, The Crosby Law Firm
2012 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Lucas & Associates
Associations
2024 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2021 - Present
ABATE of IllinoisMember
2021 - Present
Winnebago County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - 2017
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$570,000: Hupy and Abraham More Than Doubles Insurance Company’s Low-Ball
$570,000
Education
2012
Marquette University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
Boylan Central Catholic High School
Languages
English