John D. Risvold

John D. Risvold is a committed personal injury trial lawyer at The Collins Law Firm P.C. in Bolingbrook, Illinois. He has dedicated his career to advocating for victims of medical negligence, nursing home neglect, and catastrophic personal injury. John's primary goal is to help those affected by severe injuries achieve justice, and he has successfully recovered over $25 million on behalf of his clients.

Throughout his career, John has tirelessly pursued favorable outcomes for the families he represents. He has extensive trial experience, having tried cases to verdict within Illinois and managed disputes nationwide. Before joining The Collins Law Firm, John defended large multinational corporations in complex, multi-million dollar litigation. This experience has given him valuable insight into the defense strategies of companies and individuals responsible for catastrophic injuries.

John's notable case achievements have been recognized by Top Verdict, including a Top 100 Verdict in Illinois for Johnson v. 53rd Woodlawn Kimbark Shopping Center, Inc. and a Top 100 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in America for Moss v. Braun, et. al. His work has also been acknowledged with the David Ray Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award and as one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Illinois.

His cases and legal opinions have been featured in prominent publications and media outlets such as the Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, Chicago Daily Herald, Naperville Sun, The San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Magazine, The Detroit News, American Association for Justice Trial Magazine, ABC7 Chicago, WBBM Radio Chicago, NBC5 Chicago, and CBS2 Chicago.

John's professional accolades include being named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017 to 2023, inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers,” and selection for the Order of the Barristers.