Atty. David Ian Walters
DAVID I. WALTERS, a Shareholder with the Firm, is a member of the firm's defense litigation team with a practice that is focused upon commercial transportation, motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, construction negligence, construction defects and products liability.
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David Ian Walters is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and construction. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2004), and Wisconsin (2019). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2002) and Carthage College (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- DAVID I. WALTERS, a Shareholder with the Firm, is a member of the firm's defense litigation team with a practice that is focused upon commercial transportation, motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, construction negligence, construction defects and products liability
- David is an experienced trial lawyer who is actively involved in litigation of matters venued in federal and state court
- David's practice extends well beyond the City of Chicago
- David frequently handles matters in throughout Northwestern Illinois including Boone, Dekalb, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Winnebago Counties
- David has extensive experience successfully defending motor carriers in claims involving significant injuries and wrongful death
- David has also been involved in litigation arising from equipment rental and is well versed in the nuances of the equipment rental industry
- He also has extensive experience representing landlords, tenants and snow plowing contractors in premises liability lawsuits
- In addition resolving claims of general negligence within all major industries, David has also successfully resolved claims and advised clients on issues related to insurance coverage, commercial disputes and antitrust violations
- David has successfully tried cases to verdict as lead trial counsel and his experience as a trial lawyer is instrumental to posturing cases for resolution in more cost effective forms of alternative dispute resolution
- David is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and the United States District Court Northern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois, and Northern District of Indiana
- David is a graduate of Carthage College (B.A.) and DePaul University College of Law (J.D.), where he was the recipient of the CALI Award for Academic Excellence in the study of Antitrust and the Marks Prize in Antitrust
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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 Ian Walters is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 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 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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