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The Blake Horwitz Law Firm is a top-rated general practice law firm in Chicago, serving individuals and businesses for over twenty years. Our experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers are dedicated to representing clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries. We also provide expert legal services in Civil Rights, Complex Litigation, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense, Employment Discrimination, Family Law, Firearms Rights, and more. As a leading Chicago law firm, we are committed to delivering aggressive legal representation and personalized client advocacy.

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Practice Areas

Civil rights attorney in Chicago offering legal representation for violations and police misconduct.

Civil Rights

At The Blake Horwitz Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping people secure compensation if their civil rights have been violated.

Chicago complex litigation attorney handling high-stakes and multi-party legal disputes.

Complex Litigation

Complex Litigation refers to cases that present unusual problems and requires extraordinary attention, often involving prolonged and large-scale proceedings.

Chicago COVID-19 whistleblower attorney protecting individuals exposing violations related to the pandemic.

COVID-19 Whistleblower

In the fight against COVID-19, healthcare workers are the most vulnerable. They are on the front lines, bearing the brunt of this terrible disease.

Chicago corporate law attorney providing legal services for businesses and corporate entities.

Corporate Law

Matters in corporate governance are the frontal focus in the minds of board members, executives, shareholders, and investors. Many private companies have decided to adopt the stringent standards of corporate governance and internal controls and procedures that public businesses now follow.

Chicago criminal defense attorney protecting clients against misdemeanor and felony charges.

Criminal Defense

Being charged with a crime can be a terrifying ordeal. You may feel as if you are trapped in a system where you have no control. We understand the importance of your liberty and that your rights are at stake.

Chicago employment discrimination attorney protecting workers' rights in the workplace.

Employment Discrimination

For more than 20 years, we have filed claims on behalf of individuals against their employers.

Chicago firearm rights attorney providing legal defense and Second Amendment representation

Firearm Rights

Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. Several factors can prevent an individual from obtaining a FOID card/CCL or maintaining FOID/CCL eligibility. Our attorneys understand that an individual’s inability to possess and carry a firearm can impact essential aspects of livelihood.

Chicago fire department misconduct attorney representing clients in cases of negligence and rights violations.

Fire Department Misconduct

The Blake Horwitz Law Firm works tirelessly to ensure that fire departments are held accountable for acts of misconduct within the department, which can include coercion, intimidation, harassment falsified evidence, corruption, excessive force, invasion of privacy and physical or sexual abuse.

Chicago personal injury attorney helping clients seek compensation for accidents and injuries.

Personal injury

Personal injury law provides a remedy when your body, mind, dignity or reputation has been harmed because of the wrongful act of another.

Chicago police misconduct attorney holding law enforcement accountable for civil rights violations.

Police Misconduct

Police officers are not above the law. Any actions outside the rules and procedures of the law is police misconduct.

Legal representation for police misconduct cases in Chicago.

Police Officers

Many police officers find corruption to be intolerable; others become the victim of institutional pressures designed to force officers to falsify data. We represent police officers who find themselves in these uncomfortable situations.

Chicago real estate litigation attorney and legal services.

Real Estate Litigation

In two separate legal actions, property owners in Cook County, Illinois, have filed lawsuits against @PROPERTIES, alleging misconduct and deceptive business practices. The cases highlight how realtors may fail in their duty to protect property owners, leading to financial loss and legal complications.

Chicago sexual abuse attorney providing legal representation for survivors of abuse and assault.

Sexual Abuse

For survivors of sexual abuse, the decision to come forward can be agonizing. Our team of compassionate attorneys are here to listen with patience and understanding. We believe every survivor deserves to be affirmed and believed, without judgment. Our clients rest assured that everything they share with us is completely confidential.

Legal support for sexual abuse victims in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Chicago

Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has reached epidemic proportions. The Archdiocese of Chicago has allowed sexual abuse to be committed for far too long and has done little to prevent known sexual predators from continuing to pray on the most vulnerable in our community.

Recent Case Results

Homeowners Sue Real Estate Agents Over $11,500-a-Month Rental to Tenant With History of Evictions and Unpaid Rent

Homeowners Sue Real Estate Agents Over $11,500-a-Month Rental to Tenant With History of Evictions and Unpaid Rent

As reported by Crain’s Chicago Business, Blake Horwitz and The Blake Horwitz Law Firm represented homeowners Bijal Shah and Uma Bansal, in a lawsuit against real estate…

Record $28 Million Verdict for Police Brutality

Record $28 Million Verdict for Police Brutality

In 1999, attorney Blake Horwitz won a verdict from a federal jury awarding Joseph Regalado $28 million for debilitating injuries he suffered from Chicago police officers—this…

Chicago Archdiocese Pays $8 Million Dollars The Largest Priest Sex Abuse Settlement In The Country

Chicago Archdiocese Pays $8 Million Dollars The Largest Priest Sex Abuse Settlement In The Country

In March of 2019, The Blake Horwitz Law Firm reached the largest out-of-court settlement with the Chicago Archdiocese on behalf of John Doe, who as a…

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