David C. Wise

As the founding partner of Wise Morrissey, David Wise has established himself as one of the top Chicago area plaintiff attorneys with more than 70 multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements exceeding $1 million. Since founding the firm in 2002, Mr. Wise has achieved verdicts and settlements that now exceed $300 million.

Mr. Wise is listed as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association, has been selected as a Leading Lawyer every year since the award's inception, and is rated AV in the Martindale-Hubbell rating system--the highest distinction available. He specializes in product liability, construction site accidents, workplace accidents, plane crashes, crane accidents, gas explosions, railroad accidents, truck accidents, motor vehicle accidents, road design cases, medical malpractice cases and general negligence.

In 2001, Mr. Wise was recognized as one of the "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty To Watch," by Chicago Lawyer 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 their inception.

Among others, David has successfully represented tradesmen and women in the following trades and unions to name but a few: