Atty. David L. Caplan

Atty. David L. Caplan

David L. Caplan has been a practicing lawyer for the past 30 years with the concentration in Worker's Compensation Law.He has been a member of Goldberg Weisman Cairo since 1990 and a partner at the firm since 1996.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About David L. Caplan at a glance

David L. Caplan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at GWC Injury Lawyers LLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979) and Illinois (1990). Educated at Ohio Northern University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and George Washington University (B.A., 1975). Active member of David is a member of the Workers' Compensation Trial Lawyers Association, the Illinois Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David L. Caplan has been a practicing lawyer for the past 30 years with the concentration in Worker's Compensation Law.He has been a member of Goldberg Weisman Cairo since 1990 and a partner at the firm since 1996
  • In addition to handling a full caseload of complex workers' compensation clients, Mr. Caplan co-manages the Workers' Compensation section of the firm making sure that all Workers' Compensation clients are handled as efficiently and expeditiously as possible, without compromising the quality of legal representation
  • Recently, in his role as a trusted, workers' compensation lawyer in Chicago, David had multiple settlements or awards in excessive of $250,000.00 and a single settlement valued at approximately $1,000,000.00.If you or someone that you love has been injured at work, contact Mr. Caplan today toll free at 1-872-336-0864 and let the legal professionals at GWC review the merits of your claim
  • Your initial consultation is FREE and in most instances, we only get paid when a recovery is made on your behalf

Practice Areas Explained

David L. Caplan's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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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 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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Where is David L. Caplan's law office located?
David L. Caplan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is GWC Injury Lawyers LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Caplan handle?
David L. Caplan focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David L. Caplan practiced law?
David L. Caplan has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did David L. Caplan go to law school?
David L. Caplan earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact David L. Caplan for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
George Washington University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1979
Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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