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The Cates Law Firm, LLC Founders Selected as 2020 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers

Published: Feb 3, 2020 in Legal Blog, Personal Injury
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The Cates Law Firm, LLC proudly announces that their partners were recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers in 2020 for their legal skills. Attorney David I. Cates has been selected to Rising Stars from 2013 through 2020, and attorney Ryan J. Mahoney was selected as a Rising Star in 2019 and 2020.

Super Lawyers selects attorneys on an annual, state-by-state basis and uses a patented, multiphase selection process. The process combines peer nominations and evaluations with independent research. When evaluating each candidate, 12 benchmarks of peer recognition and professional achievement are used. Their objective is to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse list as a resource for attorneys and consumers who may be searching for legal guidance.

Introducing Our Attorneys

David I. Cates was selected as a Rising Star as a top-rated personal injury attorney in Swansea, Illinois for 2020. As a founding partner of The Cates Law Firm, LLC, he focuses primarily on personal injury matters, but also provides legal representation in employment law, medical negligence, products liability, and workplace accidents. He participates in many professional organizations, including the East St. Louis Bar Association, the Madison County Bar Association, the St. Clair County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Kentucky Bar Association. He served on the board of managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, acted as a state delegate for the American Association for Justice, and was an Illinois state coordinator for Public Justice.

Ryan J. Mahoney was selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers as a top-rated personal injury attorney in Swansea, Illinois in 2020. He is a founding partner of the firm and dedicates his time to focusing on employment law and personal injury, including catastrophic injury for clients in both Illinois and Missouri. He is involved with several professional organizations, such as the St. Clair County Bar Association, the Madison County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He belongs to the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the American Association for Justice.

When you or someone you know becomes injured in a personal injury accident or faces employment issues, our experienced lawyers at The Cates Law Firm, LLC will protect your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Contact us online or call us at 618-277-3644 for a free consultation. Located in Swansea, Illinois, we serve clients throughout Belleville, Carbondale, East St. Louis, Granite City, Edwardsville, Chester, Waterloo, St. Louis, Madison County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, and Randolph County.