Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, Ltd.

101 W Grand Avenue
Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60654
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Phone: (800) 437-2571 | Fax: (312) 661-0953
http://www.chicagolegalnet.com

http://www.illinoisworkerscompensationlawyer.com

http://www.illinoisfirefighterandpoliceinjuryattorney.com

http://www.illinoiscaraccidentattorney.com

Aggressively representing Illinois injury victims for over 40 years

Types of Cases
Firm Focus & History
Practice & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Personal Injury

Legal Topic

Employment Law

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Illinois

Firm Focus

Personal injury and workers compensation

Firm History

Donald W. Fohrman established Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, Ltd., in 1991 after leaving his former law firm which he established in 1971. Since that time, Donald W. Fohrman & Associates, Ltd., has represented injury victims throughout the State of Illinois. Our law firm also concentrates in representing union trade workers, airline employees and is one of only a few Illinois law firms who concentrate in representing Illinois firefighters and police officers who have been injured in the line-of-duty.

Example Cases

A 28 year old female insurance adjuster involved in an automobile accident suffered traumatic brain injury. Unable to hold any type of gainful employment. Was estranged from her husband and daughter. Required assistance in day to day activities. Case was settled under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act for $2.7 million.

A 26 year old fire alarm installer fell from a scaffold sustaining multiple injuries which required long term hospitalization. Was able to return to work after lengthy rehabilitation. Workers Compensation case settled for $180,000 and a third party case was settled for $1.7 million.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

The more informed our clients are concerning the issues of their case, the better more informative decisions they can make.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes

Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

We will provide as much guidance to our clients as we can without providing actual legal advice which is prohibited by the rules of ARDC.

Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

Yes.

What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

N/A.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

95% of our cases are successfully resolved through settlement.

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

Information coming soon.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

We pride our selves on providing excellent customer service to all our clients, no matter the type of case.

Office Manager/Assistant

Lisa Garber

Fax

(312) 661-0953

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

Yes, spanish

Additional Offices

Other Offices
Oakbrook Terrace, Rolling Meadows, Bannockburn
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(800) 437-2571

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Our fees are contingent.

Hourly Rates

N/A.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes we do. There are no time limitations.

Typical Retainer

N/A.

Understanding Fees

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