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Atty. William Howard Martay

Atty. William Howard Martay

William Howard Martay is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, nursing home litigation. William received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Chicago Chicago 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About William Howard Martay at a glance

William Howard Martay is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Martay Law Office. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1969). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1969) and Northwestern University B.S. Business (—). Active member of Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Howard Martay is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, nursing home litigation
  • William received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at Martay Law Office in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Howard Martay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Howard 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.

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

Workers Compensation

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

William Howard Martay is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Howard Martay is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 William Howard Martay

Where is William Howard Martay's law office located?
William Howard 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 William Howard Martay handle?
William Howard Martay focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Howard Martay practiced law?
William Howard Martay has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William Howard Martay go to law school?
William Howard Martay earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (—).
How can I contact William Howard Martay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1969
Northwestern University B.S. Business
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1969

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