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Collins Law Group, P.C. is a Chicago-area trial firm. For more than 30 years, the firm has taken on serious cases against large corporations, insurance companies, and institutions, and won. Founded by Shawn Collins, the firm has recovered more than $1.4 billion for clients across catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, environmental contamination, and complex commercial litigation. The firm and its attorneys have been recognized by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America and Best Law Firms, the National Trial Lawyers, the Jury Verdict Reporter Trial Lawyer Excellence Awards, and Top Verdict.

The firm is now led by partners Edward J. Manzke, Robert L. Dawidiuk, and John D. Risvold. Edward Manzke is one of Illinois' most accomplished trial lawyers, with more than 30 years of experience, a personal record of more than $125 million recovered for clients, and a central role in building one of the country's leading environmental litigation practices. Robert Dawidiuk has vast experience representing major financial institutions and national corporations in high-stakes business litigation and complex transactions. John Risvold is a true trial attorney with a proven track record of seven-figure recoveries in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, taking on large corporations and insurers on behalf of seriously injured clients and their families.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured, or if you have a complex legal matter that requires experienced trial counsel, call Collins Law Group at (630) 527-1595.

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Shawn M. Collins
Founder | view profile
Edward John Manzke
Partner/Owner | view profile
Robert L. Dawidiuk
Partner/Owner | view profile
John D. Risvold
Partner/Owner | view profile
Leonard E. Hudson
Partner | view profile
Margaret Galka
Partner | view profile
Christopher Gauthier
Associate | view profile
John Ricci
Associate | view profile

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Why Choose Collins Law

No Fee Unless We Win

Collins Law operates on a contingency fee basis for personal injury and environmental cases, meaning clients only pay legal fees if we win your case.

Record Results

The largest single-plaintiff verdict in Illinois history, $363 million, and more than $1.5 billion recovered for our clients in verdicts and settlements. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

We Welcome Referrals

Referral and co-counsel fees are honored under Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(f) and confirmed in writing at the outset. We do not solicit a referred client’s other matters.

Flexible Consultations

Understanding the challenges clients may face following an injury, Collins Law offers flexible consultation options, including home and hospital visits. We will come to you.

We Try Cases

Insurance carriers know which firms will take a case to a jury and which will not. We prepare every case from day one as if it will be tried, with experts and investigation done at the front end.

Free Consultation - Available 24/7

Collins Law offers free consultations anytime, making legal advice accessible when it's needed.
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