Atty. David Casey Wise
Founding partner of Wise Law Offices, Attorney David Wise has established himself as one of Illinois’ top plaintiff attorneys, with over 100 verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million each. Since founding the firm in 2002, David Wise has personally achieved verdicts and settlements that collectively now exceed $400 million.
Construction Negligence & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 33+ Years Experience
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About David Casey Wise at a Glance
David Casey Wise is a Founding Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Wise Law Offices, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit United States District Court for the (1993). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Casey Wise
- Founding partner of Wise Law Offices, Attorney David Wise has established himself as one of Illinois’ top plaintiff attorneys, with over 100 verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million each
- Since founding the firm in 2002, David Wise has personally achieved verdicts and settlements that collectively now exceed $400 million
- In 2021, he set the record for the highest pre-trial settlement with disputed liability in Illinois history when he secured $90 million for a worker catastrophically injured on the job
- He has also set the record in McLean County, Illinois ($7.25 Million) and Crawford County, Illinois ($1.5 Million) for the highest personal injury settlements in each county’s history
- David Wise has successfully argued in front of Illinois State courts, the Illinois Appellate Courts, the Illinois Supreme Court, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, and numerous federal courts throughout Illinois and the country
- David Wise is listed as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association, awarded to the top 5% of Illinois lawyers, and has been selected as a Leading Lawyer and Super Lawyer every year since the distinctions were first awarded
- He is also rated AV Preeminent in the Martindale-Hubbell rating system – the highest professional distinction available
- David Wise was recognized as one of the “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty To Watch” by Chicago Lawyer in 2001 when he was only 34 years old, a recognition based upon review and recommendations of judges, bar leaders, and other lawyers
- In over three decades of practice, David Wise has successfully tried and settled cases in all areas of personal injury against America’s biggest companies, insurance carriers, manufacturers, hospitals, and employers
- His areas of practice include, but are not limited to, product liability, construction site accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, plane crashes, crane accidents, bridge collapses, gas explosions, railroad accidents, truck accidents, motor vehicle accidents, road design cases, electrocution cases, premises liability, pedestrian and cyclist accidents, motorcycle accidents, nursing home negligence and abuse, sexual abuse and assault, and general negligence
- David Wise is a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), the Chicago Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
- He has participated in many presentations on litigation, personal injury, and Illinois civil procedure related topics for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the Illinois State Bar Association and has served as an adjunct professor of law at UIC Law (formerly John Marshall Law School)
- When not at work advocating for his clients, David Wise enjoys spending time with his wife and two children
Practice Areas Explained
David Casey Wise's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Casey Wise handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Medical Malpractice in Chicago
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
David Casey Wise is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Wrongful Death in Chicago
David Casey Wise is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
Personal Injury in Chicago
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David Casey Wise is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Casey Wise is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose David Casey Wise
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Casey Wise's practice in the field of medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Casey Wise brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury, David Casey Wise can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means David Casey Wise attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Casey Wise Handles in Chicago
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Casey Wise has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact David Casey Wise directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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