David A. Statham | Attorney

Main Office

1 S. Wacker Dr.
Suite 3140
Chicago, IL 60606

Office Hours

Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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About David

Mr. Statham received his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from St. Mary's College in 1980 and his Juris Doctor from De Paul University in 1983. He has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1983 and is also licensed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where he is a member of the Federal Trial Bar. He is also licensed to appear before the United State Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Mr. Statham has argued several cases before the Illinois Appellate Court and a significant life insurance case in front of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals which granted a beneficiary triple indemnity benefits to the mother of a son who was killed in an automobile accident.

Mr. Statham is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Illinois Bar Association, the South Suburban Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Cook County Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association.

Mr. Statham is a partner of The Law Offices Newman, Boyer, & Statham, Ltd. He concentrates on civil trial practice in state and federal courts, including personal injury, wrongful death, construction accidents, products liability, premises liability, automobile and truck collisions and physician and hospital negligence.

David is the third oldest of 10 children. His father was born in England and his mother was born in Ireland. His father was a brick layer. David attended Our Lady of the Ridge grammar school in Chicago Ridge, Illinois and high school at Leo High School.

David has been married for 31 years to Kathleen Statham, also one of 10 children. They have four children. David has a passion for youth sports. In 2002, his local little league team was a runner-up in the Illinois State Championship which included 244 teams from across the state. David participated in the Chicago Golden Glove Boxing Tournament as a 30 year old.

Admission

Verified Illinois

1983

Verified U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Verified U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Education

Saint Mary's College

B.A. (English literature)

1980

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Federal Trial Bar
  • Member
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Association for Justice
  • Illinois State Bar Association

The Law Offices of Newman, Boyer, & Statham, LTD. Highlights

Accident & Injury, Health Care, Business, Workers' Compensation, Lawsuit & Dispute

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