David J. Tecson

With client satisfaction as the prime objective, legendary Illinois attorneys Thomas S. Chuhak and Joseph A. Tecson—along with nine other attorneys and their legal assistants—opened the doors to Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., in 1987. Their original dream of providing exceptional, affordable legal service and responsible community leadership has never wavered; neither has the parallel goal of offering attorneys and staff a balanced life of integrity, both inside and outside the office. Today, we have grown into a team of 72 attorneys and more than 70 professional and support staff members, all dedicated to meeting our clients’ needs in a highly responsive manner. We position ourselves right beside our clients to contribute the solid legal counsel that can help make their personal and business goals a reality.

Many of our original attorneys and staff remain with the firm today—a testimony to our values and culture. We continue to engage those values eagerly with enthusiasm, dedication and community spirit.

David concentrates his practice in complex civil litigation in state and federal court. He has successfully tried diverse cases to verdict and judgment. His experience includes commercial claims, healthcare, insurance coverage, employment, ERISA, director and officer liability, and class-action litigation.

He is also a former prosecutor for the Illinois Secretary of State. His clients include hospital systems, medical providers, schools, manufacturers, a wide range of business ventures, and international corporations based in Europe and South America. Notable trial work includes David's successful prosecution of a complex managed care case, multiple arbitrations on behalf of hospitals, a successful three-week federal jury trial, the prosecution and defense of director and officer claims, and international litigation.

He frequently counsels clients on employment issues. When necessary, he litigates employment claims before the U.S. District Court, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Human Rights Commission and other administrative agencies.

David lectures and writes on various topics arising out of his practice. The Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education recently selected him to co-author (with Ryan Haas) a chapter (Remedies) of the 2012 Practice Handbook on Employment Discrimination.

David worked in Argentina and Brazil prior to starting his practice in Chicago, and he is proficient in Spanish and conversant in Portuguese.

He serves as a guest professor at Wheaton College where he is currently teaching a course on international dispute resolution and litigation in U.S. District Court.