Atty. David Ivan Cates
David Ivan Cates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, class action, discrimination and 3 other areas of law. David has been licensed for 20 years.
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David Ivan Cates is a medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Swansea, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006) and Kentucky (2007). Educated at Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University (JD, 2006). Serves clients in Swansea, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Ivan Cates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, class action, discrimination and 3 other areas of law
- David has been licensed for 20 years
- David practices in Swansea, IL
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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.
David Ivan Cates is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
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 Ivan Cates is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
David Ivan Cates is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
David Ivan Cates is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Ivan Cates is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Swansea 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.
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