Atty. David William Porter

Atty. David William Porter

David William Porter is a lawyer practicing personal injury defense, insurance coverage, worker's compensation and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Geneva Geneva 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Porter at a glance

David William Porter is an Attorney based in Geneva, Illinois, practicing at Chilton Yambert & Porter LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Central and Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar U.S. Cou (1982). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1979). Serands clients in Geneva, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David William Porter is a lawyer practicing personal injury defense, insurance coverage, worker's compensation and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices at Chilton Yambert & Porter LLP in Geneva, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David William Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David William Porter 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.

David William Porter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David William Porter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David William Porter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Geneva 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 William Porter

Where is David William Porter's law office located?
David William Porter's law practice is located in Geneva, Illinois. The firm is Chilton Yambert & Porter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Porter handle?
David William Porter focuses on personal injury, employment, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David William Porter practiced law?
David William Porter has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David William Porter go to law school?
David William Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact David William Porter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1982
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Central and Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar U.S. Cou
Admitted: 1982

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