Practicing Personal Injury Law in Illinois Since 1992
David Monteleone Founding Partner and Lead Attorney
David Monteleone is a compassionate personal injury attorney who has been helping clients in Illinois since 1992. With over three decades of experience, he has successfully advocated for hundreds of clients, guiding them through challenging times to achieve favorable outcomes.
Known for his dedication and thorough approach, he prides himself on using his litigation experience to help people navigate complex legal situations. He strives to be a trusted advisor to his clients, combining his legal expertise with a genuine concern for his client's wellbeing.
Whether through skillful negotiation or representation in court, David is committed to achieving the best possible results for the individuals and families he serves, always keeping their needs at the very forefront of his legal practice.
David concentrates his practice of law on litigation, with a special focus on personal injury, medical malpractice, and dental malpractice. Mr. Monteleone’s educational and professional background uniquely qualifies him as one of the leading litigation attorneys in Winnebago County.
His reputation in the community is that of an aggressive and diligent attorney whose understanding and grasp of the law is well established and unparalleled. He has devoted his career to representing tort victims and taking on defendants who put profits over people.
Many of his cases settle prior to trial due to his excellent trial preparation and his determination to achieve the best result for his clients. If trial becomes necessary, he and the law firm do not back down, having earned a reputation as excellent trial advocates over the years. Above all, Mr. Monteleone prides himself on putting his clients’ wellbeing first.
Interestingly, Attorney Monteleone is also Dr. Monteleone. In 1988, he graduated from the University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry. After passing state and national board examinations, he opted to change career paths and enrolled in law school. He continues to maintain his dental license and his medical background uniquely qualifies him for the presentation of clients who have either been hurt by a medical professional and/or have required medical care as the result of another’s negligence. Very few attorneys can match Attorney Monteleone’s medical-legal credentials. And none can surpass his dedication to representing tort victims or his determination to bring injury-causing defendants to justice.
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 1992
- California, 1991
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 1992
Education:
- University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence – 1991
- University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, Iowa D.D.S. – 1988
- University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois Major: Physiology
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- The California Bar Association, Member
