Biography
David O’Connell is a lawyer at Chicago Collision Attorneys. He spent most of his life in Chicago before attending Michigan State University for his undergraduate education. Later, he earned his law degree from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where he made the Dean’s list and received the CALI award for the highest grade in Constitutional Law.
Since becoming a lawyer, David has tried over a dozen jury trials to verdict and has settled or been awarded over $25,000,000.00 in compensation for his clients. He excels at listening to a client’s goals and crafting an aggressive plan tailored to meet those goals. David prides himself on being transparent and honest with his clients, enabling them to make decisions that best suit their individual needs.
David is admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois and is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He also holds a Federal license in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Recent Achievements
- David has settled over 1,550 cases for more than $31,400,000 since 2021
- David settled a disputed trucking case for $300,000.00 in Federal Court through mediation
- In 2025 David settled a claim for $1,205,158.34 in a commercial vehicle case where the employer's carrier fought coverage
- David settled a 2024 coverage dispute case for over $1 million