Atty. David Ivan Cates

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.

Swansea Swansea 20 Years Experience 20 year
Call (833) 603-8359

Profile Summary

About David Ivan Cates at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

David Ivan Cates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Ivan Cates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

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

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 →

Class Action

David Ivan Cates is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

David Ivan Cates is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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 →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Ivan Cates

Where is David Ivan Cates's law office located?
David Ivan Cates's law practice is located in Swansea, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Ivan Cates handle?
David Ivan Cates focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Ivan Cates practiced law?
David Ivan Cates has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did David Ivan Cates go to law school?
David Ivan Cates earned their education at (JD, 2006).
How can I contact David Ivan Cates for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006
Kentucky
Admitted: 2007

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