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Douglas A. Colby

Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd.
  • Recognized Since:
    2003
  • Recognized in:
    Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  • Law School:
    John Marshall Law School
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.anesilaw.com/attor...
  • Website:
    http://www.anesilaw.com
  • Languages:
    English
  • Location:
    161 North Clark Street, Suite 2100
    Chicago, IL 60601
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As a young law student in 1980, Douglas A. Colby began his professional career as a law clerk at Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin Novak & Kohen, Ltd. Upon graduation in 1982, he joined the firm as an associate attorney. Over the next 37 years, Doug has earned a national reputation as an expert in Workers’ Compensation law, devoting his practice exclusive to protecting the interests of seriously injured workers.

As a Senior Partner in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department, Doug handles some of the most challenging cases, often creating new case law. Doug has close relationships with Northern Illinois’ trade unions and has been able to demonstrate the value of Anesi Ozmon as a unified Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation firm providing continuous representation.

In addition to serving his own clients, Doug relishes the collaborative hallway consultation among the attorneys at Anesi Ozmon. As a firm leader, he provides insight and guidance to the firm’s experienced attorneys in their more difficult cases and teaches younger associates the techniques required to be effective litigators in the field.

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Lawyer Bio

As a young law student in 1980, Douglas A. Colby began his professional career as a law clerk at Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin Novak & Kohen, Ltd. Upon graduation in 1982, he joined the firm as an associate attorney. Over the next 37 years, Doug has earned a national reputation as an expert in Workers’ Compensation law, devoting his practice exclusive to protecting the interests of seriously injured workers.

As a Senior Partner in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department, Doug handles some of the most challenging cases, often creating new case law. Doug has close relationships with Northern Illinois’ trade unions and has been able to demonstrate the value of Anesi Ozmon as a unified Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation firm providing continuous representation.

In addition to serving his own clients, Doug relishes the collaborative hallway consultation among the attorneys at Anesi Ozmon. As a firm leader, he provides insight and guidance to the firm’s experienced attorneys in their more difficult cases and teaches younger associates the techniques required to be effective litigators in the field.

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Education:

  • John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1982
  • Northern Illinois University, BA, graduated 1979

Bar Admissions:

  • Illinois, State Bar Association

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
 

Awards:

  • Leading Illinois Attorney Listing
  • Illinois Super Lawyer Listing
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • American Institute of Legal Counsel - 10 Best
  • The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers
 

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Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd.
http://www.anesilaw.com
 
Headquarters
161 North Clark Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 372.3822

Lawyer Case History

Verdicts and Settlements

  • $12,000,000 settlement in favor of a catastrophically injured worker.
  • $645,000.00 settlement on a totally disputed case for a laborer who had an unwitnessed fall off a ladder sustaining a brain injury.
  • $600,000+ award for a school administrator who died as a result of mental stress.
  • $335,000.00 lump sum settlement for a truck driver who was severely injured after being run over at a gas station.
  • $250,000 lump sum settlement for a union ironworker with a knee injury requiring an arthroscopic procedure.
  • $250,000.00 settlement for a Local #1 ironworker with a knee and back injury.
  • $222,500.00 settlement for an electrician with an operated shoulder.
  • $215,000 for a handicap-accessible home and van for a union ironworker who became paralyzed after a fall. 
 
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