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David M. Barish

David M. Barish

 
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Illinois
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Mr. Richard Johnson
Mr. Richard Johnson June 8, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
David is the complete package for the injured worker looking for representation. He can/does it all. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

David and I have worked together for more than ten years. We represent injured workers.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

David and I represent injured workers throughout the State of Illinois.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with David for decades. Initially, we were opposing one another. I was so impressed with his work, I asked him to join my firm!
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

David understands the finer points of advocacy. He is not afraid to try a case and that means he gets good settlement offers prior to trial.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

David is consistently asked to participate in continuing legal education seminars aimed at educating his fellow attorneys. He always receives high marks for his presentations.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

David is an attorney dedicated to the law. He reads all advance sheets and cases relevant to his area of specialty.

Communication Skills: Excellent

David is a very fluent communicator. He has a flair for language, both written and oral.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

David never places his own interests ahead of the client. He is always mindful of his fiduciary responsibility.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I recommend David for workers' compensation matters, that is, workers who are hurt on the job. He is also a fine Social Security Disability lawyer.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Client Relations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Use of Technology

David has handled workers' compensation claims from initial interview through hearing before the Commission, Circuit Court, Special Appellate Court and Supreme Court of Illinois.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes