Dave Christensen Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Illinois

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

I worked as part of the firm’s personal injury and wrongful death litigation team, consisting of the lead attorney and two associates. We handled claims valued up to $2 million. I managed cases from client intake through filing, discovery and motion practice, handled client relations and prepared the files for mediation, settlement or trial.

The only associate in a general practice law firm working for two senior attorneys. I have been given substantial client responsibility and have litigation experience in both civil and criminal matters. I interview clients and gather documents and materials to determine potential merits of claims; I draft complaints and answers, and issue summons and subpoenas; I issue and answer written discovery requests;I defend and conduct depositions, in both state and federal court, including preparing deponents for depositions; I have researched, briefed, prepared and argued motions; I have taken cases to trial, arbitration and mediation or have negotiated settlements; I have appeared in federal courts and in state courts in Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane and various other counties in Illinois; I have significant experience in the areas of personal injury and family law; I have additional experience in the areas of DUI and other traffic offenses, contracts, civil rights and employment law.

Researched and prepared memoranda of law for trial motions and for appellate briefs. Accompanied counsel to various court appearances.

Resumed position from the past summer

Researched and prepared memoranda (such as warrantless searches) for the investigators and attorneys. Accompanied investigators for interviews with witnesses and defendants. Observed trials, bond court, and motions. Examined evidence and reviewed police interviews.

Drafted complaints and answers, prepared pre and post-trial motions and responses to motions, drafted and answered interrogatories, and conducted legal research. Areas of practice were primarily personal injury law and collections. Filed pleadings, managed the firm’s trial calendar, communicated with clients and opposing counsel.

Taught English (reading, writing, grammar, speaking) to Korean students ages 9-18 in seven classes per day. Planned and supervised extra-curricular activities.

J.D., Legal

Bachelors, English Lit