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David W. Lawler

Attorney at Law / Partner
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David W. Lawler

Brief Bio

Co-Founding Partner

David Lawler is a proud native of Southern Illinois and was born and raised in Marion, IL. David is an owner and co-founding partner of Lawler Brown Law Firm. David is a 2010 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law. Before law school David attended Marion High School and graduated from Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis, MO. David graduated with honors from Dominican University in River Forest, IL where he majored in Biology and Chemistry and helped lead the men’s soccer team to four consecutive NCAA Tournaments.

David was a Williamson County Assistant State’s Attorney from 2010-2012 before joining and co-founding the firm. David focuses his practice in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Criminal Defense,  DUI, Hunting Violations, Expungement and Pardons.

“I made the decision to dedicate my life to service when I was in college taking a philosophy course studying Aristotle. I served as a prosecutor for Williamson County State’s Attorney and now serve those with serious injuries or those facing prosecution as a defense attorney. After my wife, son and I were injured in a car accident in 2021 I decided to focus my professional life to serving the victims of personal injury.

I reflect on the near-death experience of being in a head on collision daily in my law practice. I remember calling 911 and then my brother and law partner to come to the scene. Based on my accident, I can empathize with my clients on a very personal level that other lawyers simply cannot. My partner Nick Brown helped me in that case and has helped inspired me to focus my career on personal injury moving forward.

If you have been injured in a car accident or hurt in any way because of someone else’s wrongdoing, I can say I get it and I will fight tirelessly for you in the pursuit of justice. At the end of a case, the best compliment I get from my clients is that they value my judgment, advice, and my friendship.”

Outside the courtroom

David loves representing his clients to fight for justice. However, he equally loves coaching through the Marion Soccer Inc. league as well as travel soccer with a local club soccer team. David and his wife enjoy taking their son for hikes, to his soccer games as well as to see St. Louis City FC, their favorite club, and to travel the U.S. and abroad.

BAR ADMISSIONS:
Illinois, 2010
U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois

Education:
Juris Doctor, Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois, 2010
B.S. (Biology and Chemistry) Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois, 2006

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Illinois State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Williamson County Bar Association

BIRTH INFORMATION:
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

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I fully recommend the attorneys at Lawler Brown of Southern Illinois as a first class group of professionals to work with. Adam Lawler and David Lawler worked diligently on my case to get me the best possible outcome. I am grateful for their services and my overall experience with them was great. If you’re looking for legal representation in Southern Illinois then I recommend the personal injury and criminal defense lawyers at the Lawler Brown. Thank you.

Chris

This is the best law firm in Southern Illinois. Professional, friendly and NO NONSENSE. Honest and transparent. Had to pay a retainer for a real-estate transaction. This firm returned the money that was not needed due to shorter time frame it took to settle the case.

Katherine A.

I can’t say enough good things about Lawler Brown Law Firm. From our first phone call, they were on top of everything, and we knew we were in good hands. They were always there to answer questions and made a tough situation feel painless due to their kindness, hard work, and diligence. Thank you so so much!

Cecilia K.

 

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