Richard P. Bingham

Richard P. Bingham is a highly experienced personal injury and workers’ compensation lawyer based in Elgin, Illinois. He began his legal career in 1992 and has spent more than three decades representing injured individuals and their families. His practice at Bingham Law Associates, P.C. is focused almost entirely on litigation, allowing him to develop strong courtroom skills and a deep understanding of complex injury claims, including car accidents. He is widely known for identifying all possible sources of insurance coverage and pursuing every available legal option to maximize client recoveries.

Mr. Bingham earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, one of the nation’s most respected legal institutions. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, where he earned a B.A. His academic achievements include membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi, reflecting a strong foundation in legal reasoning, research, and advocacy that continues to guide his professional work.

Mr. Bingham has represented clients in a wide range of severe injury cases, including auto accidents, construction injuries, electrical power line incidents, workplace accidents, and wrongful death claims throughout his career. He has extensive experience handling cases where personal injury and workers’ compensation claims overlap, a critical skill in complex work-related injury matters. His strategic approach has led to numerous significant settlements and verdicts, including multi-million-dollar recoveries for catastrophic injuries and fatal accidents.

Richard P. Bingham is driven by a commitment to accountability and fair compensation for injured people through his work. He is known for challenging denied insurance claims, uncovering overlooked coverage, and holding negligent parties responsible. Licensed to practice in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, he remains a trusted advocate for clients seeking clear guidance, strong representation, and meaningful legal results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Bingham Law Associates, P.C.
• Member, Kane County Bar Association
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association of America

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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