David W. Sutterfield

Attorney David W. Sutterfield is the founder and owner of Sutterfield Law Offices, P.C., in Effingham, Illinois. A nationally ranked trial lawyer with more than 31 years of total legal experience, Mr. Sutterfield provides unmatched advocacy, counsel and support to clients across his region who have legal needs involving any of the following:

·       Personal injury and motor vehicle accidents

·       Social Security Disability

·       Nursing home abuse and neglect

·       Trucking accidents

·       Federal court appeals

Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Sutterfield has achieved remarkable success fighting for the rights and entitlements of those suffering debilitating injuries that have left them unable to work. He has recovered substantial settlements and verdicts for his plaintiff injury clients while assisting those seeking their rightful SSDI benefits with obtaining the full amount they deserve.

As an attorney, Mr. Sutterfield has gained a reputation for his compassion and integrity as well as his unwavering commitment at helping those in need. Honored for his outstanding professionalism and superior client service, he has received a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished* peer review rating along with consistent recognition from his peers as being among the top 5% of lawyers in his region. He has also received selection by Leading Lawyer in 2021.

A 1977 graduate of North Central College, Mr. Sutterfield attended the University of Illinois College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1980. He holds his admission to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.

A leader in his field, Mr. Sutterfield has conducted many lectures and seminars on a variety of legal topics, and he is an active member of various local, state and national legal organizations.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.