Atty. David Douglas McCarthy
David Douglas McCarthy is a lawyer practicing social security disability, workers compensations. David received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
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David Douglas McCarthy is a workers comp and ssd attorney based in Decatur, Illinois. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1979) and Illinois State University (B.S. Sangamon, 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Decatur and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Douglas McCarthy is a lawyer practicing social security disability, workers compensations
- David received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David practices in Decatur, IL
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Douglas McCarthy is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
David Douglas McCarthy is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
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 Decatur 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 andnue, 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.
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