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David Wise is the founding partner of Burke, Wise, Morrissey & Kaveny. Having started the firm in 2002 after a long career at another plaintiff’s law firm, Mr. Wise has enjoyed substantial professional success and has expanded the firm from the original three members to the seven lawyer firm it now is.

Mr. Wise has tried and won over 100 multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements. His total verdicts and settlements now exceed $300 million. He specializes in product liability, construction site accidents, crane accidents, workplace accidents, plane crashes, gas explosions, railroad accidents, truck accidents, motor vehicle accidents, road design cases, medical malpractice cases and general negligence.

Mr. Wise is listed as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association and is rated AV in the Martindale-Hubbell rating system which is the highest distinction available.

In 2001, Mr. Wise was recognized as one of the “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty To Watch,” by Chicago Lawyer. He was recognized when he was only 34 years old. The recognition is based upon review and recommendations of judges, bar leaders, and other lawyers. Mr. Wise has been selected as a Leading Lawyer and Super Lawyer since the recognitions were created.

When not at work, Dave enjoys spending time with his family.

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