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Phone: Address: 6952 Rote Road Suite 200, 61107 Coordinates: 42.290276,-88.982442 Education: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign – Bachelor of Arts, 2007 Achievements: Selected to the Illinois Rising Stars List, 2019 - Present Bio: As an associate attorney at Hupy and Abraham, S.C., located in Rockford, Illinois, James D. Carlson offers legal representation to clients in a wide range of personal injury matters. Focusing his practice on injury law, he advocates for individuals harmed by negligence and works to obtain fair compensation for those affected by serious accidents. Mr. Carlson handles cases involving automobile, motorcycle, bicycle and trucking accidents, as well as pedestrian injuries, dog bites, and slip-and-fall incidents. He also represents clients in more complex matters, including drug and medical device litigation, dangerous drug claims, negligent security cases, and nursing home litigation involving abuse or neglect. Through both negotiation and litigation, he is committed to pursuing favorable outcomes for his clients. Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Carlson has recovered more than $35 million on behalf of those he represents. His results reflect his dedication to advocating for injured individuals and holding responsible parties accountable. He is committed to guiding clients through each stage of the legal process with clarity and responsiveness. He understands the physical, emotional and financial challenges that often follow serious injuries and works to provide dependable legal support during difficult times. Mr. Carlson earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2007. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Marquette University Law School in 2012, where he developed the legal foundation that supports his current practice. He was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2012. In addition to his legal work, Mr. Carlson maintains active involvement in several professional organizations. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, ABATE of Illinois, the Winnebago County Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.