Damon La Porte

Damon La Porte has established a respected reputation through decades of courtroom work, handling well over a hundred jury and bench trials across Illinois. His litigation background includes significant experience in personal injury and civil disputes, allowing him to guide clients through challenging legal issues with clarity, determination, and practical insight.

Damon completed his B.A. at Oberlin College with a major in Neuroscience and earned placement on the Dean’s List. He later received his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he achieved Dean’s List honors from 1992 to 1995. This academic training strengthened his understanding of both medical and legal complexities.

Damon focuses his practice on personal injury matters involving motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice claims, wrongful death actions, construction injuries, nursing home negligence, product defects, pharmaceutical drug injuries, and serious fall incidents. His scientific background helps him interpret medical records and injury mechanisms, supporting clearer communication with clients and experts.

Damon has also represented businesses and individuals in defense litigation, allowing him to view cases from both sides of the courtroom. This dual perspective helps him craft strategies that anticipate opposing arguments. His ability to adjust approaches based on case needs has been valuable in negotiations, mediations, and trial presentations.

Damon has extensive arbitration experience. He has handled hundreds of arbitration matters and is a Chair Qualified within the Cook County Mandatory arbitration system. His familiarity with alternative dispute resolution provides many clients with efficient paths to resolve conflicts while still protecting their rights and long-term interests.

Damon La Porte continues to approach each case with detailed preparation and a focus on justice for injured clients and those facing serious disputes. His extensive trial history, arbitration leadership, and broad litigation background allow him to help people understand their options, pursue fair results, and move forward with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, The Law Offices of Damon J. La Porte, P.C.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oberlin College
  BA in Major: Neuroscience

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