David Joseph Scriven-Young, Business Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Environmental, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 8 verified client reviews
Senior CounselatPeckar & Abramson A Professional Corporation
Chicago, IL
Practicing business in Chicago since 2003.
- 23+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 8 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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David Joseph Scriven-Young is a senior counsel based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and General. David has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peckar & Abramson A Professional Corporation. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 client reviews.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 23 years
- Known for
- Business · Environmental · General
- Handles Business, Environmental, and General matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David Joseph Scriven-Young: David Joseph Scriven-Young is a senior counsel based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and General. David has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peckar & Abramson A Professional Corporation. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters David takes on
David concentrates on business, environmental, general, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Environmental
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Insurance
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Business cases in Chicago, Illinois
David takes business matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Chicago, Illinois
David takes environmental matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
General cases in Chicago, Illinois
David takes general matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Chicago, Illinois
David takes insurance matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Chicago, Illinois
David takes litigation matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet David Joseph Scriven-Young — business lawyer in Chicago
David Joseph Scriven-Young is a senior counsel based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and General. David has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Peckar & Abramson A Professional Corporation. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 client reviews.
David Joseph Scriven-Young is a lawyer practicing construction & infrastructure, business litigation, environmental law and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Marquette University, and has been licensed for 23 years. David practices at Peckar & Abramson A Professional Corporation in Chicago, IL.
How David handles business matters
David Joseph Scriven-Young is a lawyer practicing construction & infrastructure, business litigation, environmental law and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Marquette University, and has been licensed for 23 years. David practices at Peckar & Abramson A Professional Corporation in Chicago, IL.
Who David represents
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, environmental, and general matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
DePaul University College of Law
J.D. · 2003
Marquette University B.A. magna cum laude
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Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
Illinois United Stat
2003 · ACTIVE
David studied at J.D. in DePaul University College of Law and — in Marquette University B.A. magna cum laude.
Law school and academic background
David completed J.D. in DePaul University College of Law and — in Marquette University B.A. magna cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships American Bar Association
Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Assembly Speaker YLD Council, member YLD Resolutions Team, chair YLD Elections Committee, chair past YLD Assembly Clerk, YLD Credentials Board, past chair YLD Committee and Liaison, past Director: Public and Special Interest E · membership
Chicago Bar Association Board of Managers, Member Environmental Law Committee, chair and past legislative liaison Young Lawyers Section
YLS), past director YLS Executive Council, past member YLS Environmental Law Committee, past co-chair) DePaul University (Environmental Law Society, past alumni advisor and President's Club Recent Graduate Committee, past chair · membership
Fenwick Bar Association
vice president and past secretary · membership
Public Interest Law Initiative
PILI) (Board of Directors, member Alumni Network Leadership Council, past Program Planning Team Leader and past Fellow · membership
of the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) and currently serves as the program planning team leader for the PILI Alumni Network Leadership Council. Mr. Scriven-Young is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois. He received his bachelor of arts, mag
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YLD Committee and Liaison Director: Public and Special Interest Entities
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YLD Truth in Law School Education Committee
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YLD Touch 10,000 Program, past Illinois state coordinator and ambassador
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Membership Entities, past YLD committee and liaison director
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ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (formerly known as the ABA Standing Committee on Environmental Law), past YLD liaison to Task Force on Policy and Coordination, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (formerly known as the ABA
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YLD Environmental Law Committee, past chair
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YLD Law Practice Management Committee, past chair
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Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS), vice chair
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TIPS Public Relations Committee
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Environmental Litigation and Toxic Tort Committee, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER), social media vice chair
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and Networking & Rainmaking Subcommittee, Section of Litigation Young Advocates Committee, social media vice chair, co-chair) Chicago Bar Association (Young Lawyers Section, director
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CBA Environmental Law Committee, legislative liaison
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and YLS Environmental Law Committee, past co-chair) DePaul University (Environmental Law Society, alumni advisor and President's Club Recent Graduate Committee, chair). Fenwick Bar Association (vice president and past secretary) Public Interest Law Initia
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PILI alumni network leadership council
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and past fellow) Illinois Manufacturers' Association Awards and Recognitions: (complete listing) Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, David C. Hilliard Award for Outstanding Committee Service American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Star
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YLD Committee and Liaison Director: Public and Special Interest Entities
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YLD Truth in Law School Education Committee
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YLD Touch 10,000 Program, past Illinois state coordinator and ambassador
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Membership Entities, past YLD committee and liaison director
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ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (formerly known as the ABA Standing Committee on Environmental Law), past YLD liaison to Task Force on Policy and Coordination, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (formerly known as the ABA
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YLD Environmental Law Committee, past chair
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YLD Law Practice Management Committee, past chair
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Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS), vice chair
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TIPS Public Relations Committee
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Environmental Litigation and Toxic Tort Committee, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER), social media vice chair
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and Networking & Rainmaking Subcommittee, Section of Litigation Young Advocates Committee, social media vice chair, co-chair) Chicago Bar Association (Young Lawyers Section, director
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CBA Environmental Law Committee, legislative liaison
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and YLS Environmental Law Committee, past co-chair) DePaul University (Environmental Law Society, alumni advisor and President's Club Recent Graduate Committee, chair). Fenwick Bar Association (vice president and past secretary) Public Interest Law Initia
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PILI alumni network leadership council
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and past fellow) Illinois Manufacturers' Association Fellow: of the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) and currently serves as the program planning team leader for the PILI Alumni Network Leadership Council. Mr. Scriven-Young is admitted to practice in
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YLD Committee and Liaison Director: Public and Special Interest Entities
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YLD Truth in Law School Education Committee
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YLD Touch 10,000 Program, past Illinois state coordinator and ambassador
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Membership Entities, past YLD committee and liaison director
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ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (formerly known as the ABA Standing Committee on Environmental Law), past YLD liaison to Task Force on Policy and Coordination, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (formerly known as the ABA
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YLD Environmental Law Committee, past chair
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YLD Law Practice Management Committee, past chair
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Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (TIPS), vice chair
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TIPS Public Relations Committee
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Environmental Litigation and Toxic Tort Committee, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER), social media vice chair
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and Networking & Rainmaking Subcommittee, Section of Litigation Young Advocates Committee, social media vice chair, co-chair) Chicago Bar Association (Young Lawyers Section, director
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CBA Environmental Law Committee, legislative liaison
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and YLS Environmental Law Committee, past co-chair) DePaul University (Environmental Law Society, alumni advisor and President's Club Recent Graduate Committee, chair). Fenwick Bar Association (vice president and past secretary) Public Interest Law Initia
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PILI alumni network leadership council
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and past fellow) Illinois Manufacturers' Association Awards and Recognitions: (complete listing) Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, David C. Hilliard Award for Outstanding Committee Service American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Star
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Locations
David Joseph Scriven-Young's office in Chicago
David's primary office is at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4126, Chicago, IL, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Peckar & Abramson A Professional Corporation
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4126
Chicago, IL 33131
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Client reviews of David Joseph Scriven-Young — 5.0/5 rating from 8 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of David. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Chicago.
5.0
8 client reviews
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How to hire David Joseph Scriven-Young — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Joseph Scriven-Young
How much does it cost to hire David for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
David is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new business clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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