David Baez – Spanish Speaking Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer

Attorney David A. Baez, a Chicago personal injury trial lawyer, joined Willens & Baez in 2014 as an associate and was promoted to Partner in 2019, before becoming a named partner in 2023. Mr. Baez began his legal career working as an insurance defense lawyer for a Chicago law firm that represented defendants in personal injury cases.

Over the last decade, he has become an award-winning personal injury lawyer, racking up millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for the firm’s clients, including a record-setting dog bite award for 1.5 million in 2023. Because of his tireless dedication to his personal injury clients, he was selected to the Illinois Rising Stars list early on in his career, before ultimately becoming an Illinois Super Lawyer. Each year, no more than 2.5% of Illinois lawyers are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Attorney Profile

David A. Baez, a Chicago personal injury trial lawyer, joined Willens & Baez in 2014 as an associate and was promoted to Partner in 2019. David began his legal career working as an insurance defense lawyer. Before joining Willens & Baez, Mr. Baez worked for a Chicago law firm that represented insurance companies in personal injury cases.

The experience of knowing precisely how the other side does things has become an invaluable tool for his personal injury clients. Mr. Baez’s prior experience working for the defense, and his advanced knowledge regarding insurance coverage issues, give him a huge advantage in handling cases for serious personal injury victims.  As some of the firm’s clients say, “it’s like he knows what the other side is going to do before they do it.” He has tried several cases to an excess verdict, in multiple jurisdictions, when insurance companies refused to accept responsibility or take accountability.

Mr. Baez has a unique gift in understanding each and every client’s very personal story, which he then conveys, with impeccable and precise clarity, to insurance companies and juries alike. It’s this extra layer of personalized care that positions Mr. Baez favorably when aggressive advocacy is required.

Since flipping from the defense side of the aisle, David A. Baez has become an award-winning personal injury lawyer, racking up millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for the firm’s clients. Because of his tireless dedication to his personal injury clients, he was selected to the Illinois Rising Stars list for the past two years. Each year, no more than 2.5% of Illinois lawyers are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Biography

David grew up in Miami, FL, and is proficient in Spanish. He attended Florida State University where he graduated with the highest honors. He then attended the University of Notre Dame Law School where he excelled academically and demonstrated leadership skills throughout various student organizations. At Notre Dame, David became fond of the Midwest and he decided that this was where he would pursue his passion. He now lives in Chicago, where he met his wife, and loves everything about the culturally rich windy city. He is an active member of the community and can be found volunteering weekly for various causes including food banks, farmers’ markets, and mentorship programs.

David enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends, when he’s not volunteering. David describes his favorite hobby as putting a smile on other’s faces. He knows he is lucky to practice in a profession where his hard work makes that end possible.