Coplan + Crane is pleased to announce that David A. Axelrod has joined the firm as an Of Counsel attorney. David, formerly the founder and senior partner of David A. Axelrod & Associates, P.C. in Chicago, brings over 41 years of trial experience and a proven track record of winning millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.
David is one of Chicago’s foremost trial attorneys and known for his comprehensive case preparation, which helps him handle a variety of complex cases. His focus areas include medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, professional negligence, and complicated commercial disputes. He has argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals, the Illinois Supreme Court, and the Illinois Appellate Courts. He has tried cases in state and district courts in Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and California.
Over his career, David has secured more than $100 million in compensation for his clients, including a record $31.35 million verdict comprised of $25 million in punitive damages in Marston v. Walgreen Company. Additional examples of David’s successes include an $11 million settlement in a failure to diagnose stroke, a structured settlement with lifetime payments exceeding $10 million in a medical malpractice case against a major hospital, and millions in complicated commercial litigation.
“I have long admired Coplan + Crane’s dedication to their clients, and I am excited to be part of a firm that consistently achieves outstanding results,” said Axelrod. “Joining this incredible team allows me to leverage my trial experience to support an already robust litigation practice.”
“David brings a wealth of knowledge and a remarkable history of success that will significantly benefit our clients,” said Coplan + Crane founding partner Ben Crane. “His trial skills and commitment to excellence align with our firm’s values, and we are thrilled to have him join our team.”
Outside the courtroom, David is a member of several professional organizations, including the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Illinois State Bar Association. He has also been honored as an Illinois Leading Lawyer, as well as an Illinois Super Lawyer.
