Atty. David O. Barrett
David O. Barrett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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About David O. Barrett at a glance
David O. Barrett is a personal injury attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cooney & Conway LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association (2007). Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David O. Barrett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- David O., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 O. Barrett is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 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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