Atty. David Max Layfer

Atty. David Max Layfer

David Max Layfer is a lawyer practicing products liability, multidistrict litigation, pharmaceuticals. David received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 Years Experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About David Max Layfer at a glance

David Max Layfer is an AbbVie Inc. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on class action and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2006) and Stanford University (B.A., 2002). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Max Layfer is a lawyer practicing products liability, multidistrict litigation, pharmaceuticals
  • David received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • David practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Max Layfer's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Product Liability

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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 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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Where is David Max Layfer's law office located?
David Max Layfer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Max Layfer handle?
David Max Layfer focuses on class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Max Layfer practiced law?
David Max Layfer has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did David Max Layfer go to law school?
David Max Layfer earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2002).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2006
B.A.
Stanford University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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