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The Cates Law Firm, LLC

The Cates Law Firm, LLC

216 W Pointe Dr Ste A, Swansea IL 62226-8313, Swansea, IL 62226-8313

2 Attorneys
$167.6M+ Recovered
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About The Cates Law Firm, LLC

The Cates Law Firm, LLC focuses on complex personal injury, class action, and mass torts cases. Based in Swansea, Illinois, the firm serves clients across Southern Illinois and the Metro East region. Attorney David Cates has over a decade of experience, including securing a $95 million sexual harassment verdict and a $60 million product liability verdict. The firm's history includes former founding partner Judy Cates, who became an appellate court judge. They handle cases ranging from car accidents to medical malpractice.

Notable Case Results

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$6M

Medical Malpractice

Settlement for a family after suspected errors were made during a medical procedure.

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$95M

Sexual Harassment

Verdict for a former female employee of Aaron Rents, Inc. who claimed her store manager inappropriately touched her, resulting in a sexual assault. The company's complicity was highlighted.

2011Trial VerdictView

$1.1M

Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death

Verdict in a medical malpractice case against Gateway Regional Medical Center on behalf of the Woodside family. Dustin Woodside suffered a methamphetamine relapse and became suicidal, was discharged from ED, and took his own life. Healthcare professionals failed to provide adequate medical care.

2025Trial VerdictView

$1M

Wrongful Death

Settlement for the family of a young man with a serious neurological disorder who lost his life while being held by a local municipality. Investigation revealed a preventable death.

2016View

$250,000

Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury

Settlement for a motorcycle driver who sustained significant injuries after being struck by another vehicle that failed to yield properly.

2016View

$100,000

Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Settlement for a middle-aged man who sustained back injuries after a rear-end car accident.

2016View

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