About the Firm
History
We have decades of combined experience in collecting money for those who are the victims of accidents and injuries. Whether you are severely injured or your vehicle is worth thousands less now that it has been "flagged" as being involved in an accident, our goal is to give you the best legal advice possible and make sure that you are satisfied in the end. We will help you prepare your case, collect the evidence, and guide you through the legal process. We pride ourselves in being easy to work with and willing to fight to win every case. We look forward to working with you.
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We know that finding the right attorney to represent you is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why we offer free consultations to anyone at anytime and anywhere. We also take all cases on a contingency, meaning there is NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN YOUR CASE.
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Attorneys
Partner
David A. Williams
David A. Williams is a partner at the firm and exclusively represents individuals and families victimized by the wrongful conduct of others and employees injured at work. Mr. Williams concentrates his practice in worker’s compensation and plaintiff's personal injury law, including cases involving construction negligence, transportation (automobile, truck and railroad) negligence, premises liability, wrongful death and The Federal Employers Liability Act.
Mr. Williams is a lifelong resident of Illinois. He is a Barrington native, attended St. Viator High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). After college, Mr. Williams served as an investigator for the Federal Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C., before attending DePaul University’s College of Law. Mr. Williams worked his way through law school, including a post at a prominent insurance defense firm where he started his legal career.
After years representing the defense, Mr. Williams learned that his passion and talents were best served representing victims of personal injury. Since then, Mr. Williams committed to representing individuals and families whose lives have been affected by the wrongful conduct of others. His experience as a defense lawyer gives him a unique perspective and advantage when representing his clients, including a sound understanding of how insurance companies and their lawyers analyze, defend and try cases.
Mr. Williams leads a new generation of trial attorneys in Illinois. Mr. Williams was previously named a “Rising Star” in the annual edition of Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine and in Chicago Magazine. Only 2.5% of the lawyers in the State of Illinois are named to this annual list. He was also named to the “40 Under 40” list of top young trial attorneys in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Williams also has a perfect “10/10” ranking on AVVO, a well-known online attorney ranking service, and many positive client reviews.
Mr. Williams is currently an active member of the legal community, including the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He also volunteers as a Panel Attorney for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. He lives in the Chicago suburbs and enjoys tennis, coaching youth sports and spending time with his wife and three kids.
Education
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2007
MIAMI UNIVERSITY
B.A., 2003
Honors & Awards
• Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2017
• Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2016
• Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2015
Bar Admissions
• Illinois, 2007
MANAGING Partner
Brad J. Balke
Education
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Juris Doctor
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Bar Admissions
• Illinois
ASSOCIATE
Graham A. Deurance
Education
JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor