David McLauchlan

David C. McLauchlan, Esq. is a highly accomplished attorney with more than three decades of experience in complex litigation, insurance coverage, and professional liability. His practice areas span business litigation, reinsurance, product liability, construction law, and aviation law. He has successfully led high-stakes trials nationwide and is recognized for his appellate work.

David earned his Bachelor of Arts from Bradley University, where he was honored by Omicron Delta Kappa and served as President of the Interfraternity Council. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law, where he competed on the National Moot Court Team. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1972 and has appeared before several U.S. appellate and district courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

David has represented domestic and international insurers in major asbestos and environmental litigation. Notably, he led the defense for the London Insurers in a $260 million coverage case against Uniroyal Inc., prevailing on all issues. His courtroom victories have saved clients hundreds of millions of dollars in liability and helped shape modern insurance law precedents.

David also brings leadership experience, having been elected partner in 1980 and serving as Department Chairman and Executive Committee member at a major national law firm. In addition to his litigation success, he is a certified arbitrator and mediator through ARIAS-US, the Illinois Supreme Court program, and several federal and state courts.

David is a published legal author, lecturer, and panelist at major legal forums including LexisNexis, the International Law Association, and the Litigation Counsel of America. His accolades include AV peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and the Eamon Shannon Award for Pro Bono service.

David C. McLauchlan continues to be active in legal, mediation, and arbitration circles while supporting pro bono efforts and professional organizations. His dedication to legal excellence, client advocacy, and legal education reflects a career marked by integrity, leadership, and results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, The McLauchlan Law Group, LLC
• Member, Illinois Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Judicature Society

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bradley University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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