Atty. David W. Martay

Atty. David W. Martay

Classes/Seminars • Keynote Presenter, "Successful Trial Techniques: Tips for Proving and Defending a Repetitive Trauma Claim", WCLA luncheon, 2010 • Presenter, 18th Work Injury Conference: The Reality of Workers’ Compensation, “Petitioner vs. Respondent: How Should the Arbitrator Rule?

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About David W. Martay at a glance

David W. Martay is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Martay Law Office. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1997) and DePauw University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Workers Compensation Lawyers Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Classes/Seminars • Keynote Presenter, "Successful Trial Techniques: Tips for Proving and Defending a Repetitive Trauma Claim", WCLA luncheon, 2010 • Presenter, 18th Work Injury Conference: The Reality of Workers’ Compensation, “Petitioner vs

Respondent

  • How Should the Arbitrator Rule?
  • A Mock Trial” Pro Bono Activities • John Marshall Law School Alumni Association, Board Member Professional Associations and Memberships • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member • Workers Compensation Lawyers Association, Member • Illinois State Bar Association, Member

Practice Areas Explained

David W. Martay's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Workers Compensation

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

David W. Martay is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David W. Martay

Where is David W. Martay's law office located?
David W. Martay's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Martay Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David W. Martay handle?
David W. Martay focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David W. Martay practiced law?
David W. Martay has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David W. Martay go to law school?
David W. Martay earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact David W. Martay for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David W. Martay received?
David W. Martay's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1997
B.A.
DePauw University
- 1994

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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