Attorney David Cates is a seasoned trial lawyer who focuses his practice on nationally-recognized complex personal injury cases, including class action and mass torts lawsuits, as well as employment discrimination and civil rights cases. David is a founding principal in the law firm of Cates Mahoney, LLC., located in Swansea, Illinois. We proudly serve individuals and families across Southern Illinois and the Metro East region, from St. Louis to the Indiana border, including the communities of Belleville, Carbondale, East St. Louis, Granite City, Edwardsville, Chester, Waterloo, Madison County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, and Randolph County.