Atty. John D. Risvold

Atty. John D. Risvold

John Risvold is an equity partner at Collins Law Group, P.C., based in the Chicago area. He represents individuals and families in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a focus on commercial trucking crashes, rideshare and autonomous vehicle litigation, medical malpractice and birth injury, and product defect and negligent design claims.

Naperville Naperville 14 Years Experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About John D. Risvold at a glance

John D. Risvold is a Partner based in Naperville, Illinois, practicing at Collins Law Group, P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Illinois Missouri (2012). Educated at University of Missouri School of Law (J.D. Honors, 2012) and University of Missouri (B.A. Political, 2008). Active member of Chicago Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice DuPage County Bar Association. Serves clients in Naperville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Risvold is an equity partner at Collins Law Group, P.C., based in the Chicago area
  • He represents individuals and families in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a focus on commercial trucking crashes, rideshare and autonomous vehicle litigation, medical malpractice and birth injury, and product defect and negligent design claims
  • John has tried cases to verdict in Illinois state court and litigated complex injury matters across the country
  • Over thirteen years of practice, he has recovered more than $50 million for clients
  • Before joining Collins Law Group, he defended major insurance carriers and multinational corporations in multimillion-dollar litigation
  • That background shapes how he evaluates, builds, and presents cases today, particularly when defense counsel and carriers refuse to value a case honestly
  • John is an active member of the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Justice HQ, the Chicago Bar Association, and the DuPage County Bar Association
  • He has served as a Director of the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section and on the ITLA Amicus Curiae Committee
  • His cases and commentary have been featured in ABC7 Chicago, NBC5 Chicago, CBS2 Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, the Daily Herald, the Huffington Post, WBBM Radio, Super Lawyers Magazine, and the Naperville Sun
  • John earned his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Missouri
  • He is admitted to practice in Illinois, Missouri, the U.S
  • District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the U.S
  • District Court for the Central District of Illinois, and the U.S
  • District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
  • John lives in the western suburbs of Chicago with his wife, three children, and their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Malla

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Risvold's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Risvold handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John D. Risvold is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

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.

John D. Risvold is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John D. Risvold is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Naperville 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Risvold

Where is John D. Risvold's law office located?
John D. Risvold's law practice is located in Naperville, Illinois. The firm is Collins Law Group, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Risvold handle?
John D. Risvold focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John D. Risvold practiced law?
John D. Risvold has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did John D. Risvold go to law school?
John D. Risvold earned their education at (J.D. Honors, 2012); (B.A. Political, 2008).
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Education

J.D. Honors
University of Missouri School of Law
- 2012
B.A. Political
University of Missouri
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Illinois Missouri
Admitted: 2012

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