Atty. David S. Americus
David S. Americus joined the firm in 1988 and is an equity partner.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About David S. Americus at a Glance
David S. Americus is a Senior Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus Farkas & Brocato LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1995), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1999). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1988) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago Bar Association Chicago Blackhawks Charities - Director. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David S. Americus
- David S. Americus joined the firm in 1988 and is an equity partner
- David concentrates his practice on litigation, transactions and counseling, and has extensive experience working with, advising and representing companies engaged in a broad range of industries
- David has received the highest review rating from his peers for ethical standards and professional ability, earning an AV Preeminent Rating® from Martindale-Hubbell®
- David’s litigation practice includes a wide variety of matters, including but not limited to breach of contract, discrimination, harassment, shareholder and partner disputes, commercial lease disputes, fraud, tortious interference, defamation, restrictive covenants and other employment and business issues
- David regularly appears in federal and state courts and before local administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Illinois Department of Human Rights
- David also has extensive experience drafting a broad range of contracts, including but not limited to employment, sponsorship, vendor, supplier, and licensing agreements, and provides counseling to businesses on issues such as employee discipline and discharge, workplace investigation, disability accommodation, and other employment and business issues
- David has received numerous awards
- In addition to earning an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, David was named one of “Chicago’s Top Rated Lawyers” in 2018 (a recognition he has received since 2012), demonstrating that David’s peers have ranked him at the highest level of professional excellence
- David was also named one of the Leading Lawyers of Illinois in 2018 (a recognition he also received in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) in the area of closely and privately held business law and commercial litigation, based on a statewide survey of lawyers
- Leading Lawyers comprise less than 5% of all lawyers in Illinois
- AV Peer Review Rated
Practice Areas Explained
David S. Americus's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S. Americus handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David S. Americus is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David S. Americus is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Rights in Chicago
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
David S. Americus is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate Practice in Chicago
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose David S. Americus
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David S. Americus's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David S. Americus brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, David S. Americus can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, David S. Americus can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means David S. Americus attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David S. Americus Handles in Chicago
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