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Jeffrey Dorman
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Consumer, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Jeff is Consumer Law, Securities Law, Stockbroker & Investment Fraud, and Arbitration & Mediation. He has unique experience with a background in law, as well as econometrics, mathematics, and computer programming. Jeff holds a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Michigan and an LL.D. in Antitrust from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Additionally, he received a M.S. (ABD) in Industrial Organization and Econometrics from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jeff's academic and professional training have facilitated many successful outcomes in complex litigation cases. With more than 40 years of experience, Jeff is committed to providing exceptional legal...
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Dean Matsas
Chicago, IL Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
C. Dean Matsas [known as "Dean"], is the owner of "C. Dean Matsas & Assoc., PC," also known as: MakeItBetterLaw. Born and raised in Chicagoland, to Greek immigrants, Dean understands and appreciates the day-to-day struggles people and their families face. He is a licensed attorney for over 30 years and has extensive experience and knowledge of the law, concentrating in the areas of injury law and debt relief or bankruptcy, helping 100's of clients and their families over the years, to either receive compensation or to get rid of debt.
He focuses on giving his clients personal and individualized...
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Gordon James Goodnow III
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
Harvard Law School
James Goodnow is Fennemore’s President and CEO. Nearly two decades after starting his career at our firm as a file clerk, he became the youngest known chief executive of a major law firm in U.S. history. He holds his JD from Harvard Law School and dual management certificates from MIT, where he was an enrolled MBA student before pivoting to the University of Cambridge Business School (U.K.). He earned a BS at Santa Clara University, where he graduated first in his class.
James is known for his thought leadership at the intersection of law and business. He has been featured on...
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Barry G Doyle
Skokie, IL Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationNursing Home, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
My practice is focused exclusively on the representation of the victims of accidents and their families in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation with a special emphasis on nursing home abuse and neglect cases. We have not and will not represent insurance companies. I believe that my job is to equip clients to make decisions about their case which are consistent with their goals and values. In order for clients to be able to do this, it is my job to provide clients with a good understanding of the law applicable to their case and regular...
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Richard A. Greenswag
Northfield, IL Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Employment and Estate Planning
University of Iowa
Rick was affiliated with and became a partner in the law firm Chandler & Greenswag, P.C. from 1979-1993. Thereafter, he operated the Law Offices of Richard A. Greenswag, P.C. from 1993 until he then became a founding member of Kaplan & Greenswag LLC until March of 2011 when Greenswag & Associates, P.C. was formed.
Rick is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Rick is also a member of the Board of Directors and is President of PADS Crisis Services, Inc., a charitable organization serving the needs of the homeless in...
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Marcia A. Franklin
Northfield, IL Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Employment and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law
Marcia worked with the Federal Communications Commission as an attorney in the Mass Media Bureau and as Branch Manager in the Common Carrier Bureau from 1982 through 1987, and at MCI Telecommunications as a senior attorney from 1987 through 1994. Thereafter, she worked as a consultant until joining Kaplan & Greenswag LLC in January 2007.
Marcia is admitted to practice in Illinois and the District of Columbia and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Marcia also serves on the Northbrook Plan Commission.
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Mo Dadkhah
Lincolnwood, IL Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
The John Marshall Law School
I was born and raised in the Chicagoland area and graduated from law school in 2009. Immediately after graduation, I started my own Law Practice and Law Firm. I am also the broker owner of Main Street Real Estate Group. For the past fifteen years, I have primarily focused my attention on real estate, corporate law, and estate planning. I have been recognized as a Top 50 Attorney by the Top 100 Magazine and a Power Player by Chicago Scene magazine. My firm has been selected for the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, and I have been named a...
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Ms. Sheryl Rae Ghezzi
Lincolnwood, IL Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Estate Planning and Family
The John Marshall Law School
The Law Offices of Sheryl Rae Ghezzi was established in 1986. General litigation developed into a boutique practice concentrating in Family Law and Estate Plannning. Focus Forward strategies are utilized to competently address the unique personal issues involving divorce, children,child custody, and individual estate directives. I support my Clients as they go through the process of transitioning their lives and assist them in Focusing Forward as a strategy to assist them in resolving the emotional stresses inherent in family law legal issues. I have lectured in the areas of child custody, family law, the divorce process and...
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Elizabeth M. Fink
Chicago, IL Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationThe John Marshall Law School
Elizabeth Fink focuses her career on the practice of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Guardianships, and Medicaid Planning. She has been practicing law in Chicago, IL since 2009 and has represented clients throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University and spent a semester of study at Justus-Liebig-Universität in Giessen, Germany. She received her Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in May 2009. Elizabeth is a member of the National Academy of...
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Mark Connolly
Chicago, IL Lawyer
Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Mark Connolly is an experienced trial attorney in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation. He focuses his practices in motor vehicle accidents, construction negligence, slip and falls, work accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability, among others. He has handled cases in numerous counties of the Circuit Courts of Illinois, the Northern District of Illinois Federal Court and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. He has also litigated and argued before the Illinois Appellate Court. Mark has always dedicated himself to his clients’ cases and provides the same devotion and intensity regardless of the case size.
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Stella Day
Libertyville, IL Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
American University Washington College of Law
Stella Day is a seasoned litigation attorney with a focus on probate and guardianship matters. She brings her wealth of experience to Johnston Tomei Lenczycki & Goldberg, LLC, following a successful tenure at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office. With over 16 years in the field, Stella has adeptly handled a variety of complex felony and misdemeanor cases, including DUI, Aggravated Battery, Sexual Assault, and Murder. Her track record includes successful litigation in numerous jury trials and evidentiary hearings across different courtrooms. Stella has also extensively dealt with cases involving mental health and competency issues.
As a guest speaker on trial...
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Matthew Topic
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights and IP
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Intellectual Property & Government Transparency | FOIA & Media Law | Small Business Attorney
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Mark Loevy-Reyes
Chicago, IL Attorney with 32 years of experience
Civil Rights
Cornell University
My practice is almost exclusively representing people who have been harmed by government misconduct, primarily from law enforcement and school officials.
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Uri Adler
Skokie, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationReal Estate
DePaul College of Law
Born and raised in Chicago, Uri has been representing buyers and seller in real estate transactions since 2005. He has also held executive level positions in a variety of companies involving real estate investment, management and title, giving him a unique perspective that he brings to his clients in every transaction. Uri obtained his Doctor of Law (JD), graduating Cum Laude, from DePaul University College of Law.
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Michael Brandwein
Skokie, IL Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Business, Cannabis Law, Entertainment & Sports and Tax
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
As a senior attorney for Gordon Law Group, Michael Brandwein has years of experience representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service and Illinois Department of Revenue. With his knack for drafting complex financial statements, Michael has helped innumerable clients secure repayment plans and submit favorable settlement offers. His work has saved clients millions of dollars in taxes, interest, and penalties.
Michael also guides individuals and businesses through IRS audits, drafts penalty abatement requests, solves complex tax-related issues, prepares delinquent FBAR submissions, and assists clients with IRS compliance and disclosure filings.
Additionally, Michael has substantial experience establishing new business enterprises on behalf of...
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James Morici Jr
Chicago, IL Attorney
Construction, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
DePaul College of Law and ITT/Chicago-Kent College of Law
Attorney James J. Morici, Jr. is a trusted Chicago personal injury attorney who has gained a reputation for excellence since he started practicing law in 1979. His areas of focus include, but are not limited to, premises liability, product liability, and construction site negligence. Attorney Morici is sincerely dedicated to helping his clients obtain the compensation they are entitled to, no matter the challenges or difficulties standing in their way. Not only is he passionate about relentlessly pursuing justice on his clients’ behalf, he is endlessly devoted to exploring all possible strategies and solutions to any concerns his clients are...
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Kelly Frame
Chicago, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationBusiness and Trademarks
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
Licensed in South Carolina, Georgia and Illinois. Primary office located in Charleston, South Carolina. Practice areas include Business and Corporate Law. We offer a range of business legal services to business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals of most all industries.
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Charlie Wysong
Chicago, IL Lawyer
Appeals, Civil Rights, Consumer and Employment
Stanford Law School
I represent clients in lawsuits in Illinois and courts around the country. My clients include whistleblowers, employees with pay and discrimiantion claims, students who face challenges at school, LGBTQ individuals fighting discrimination, individuals with significant personal injury claims, and complex business disputes.
I bring substantial individual lawsuits and class action cases to fight discrimination in housing and healthcare, to stop racial bias in property tax asesssments, to end sexist employment tests by local governments, to protect the rights of individuals who live in nurising facilites, and to fight fraud.
I also handle appeals in state and federal courts that include multiple successful...
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Robin A. Grinnalds
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Southwestern University School of Law
Robin A. Grinnalds received her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut in 1977 where she majored in nursing and her law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1985. After graduating from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree, she became licensed as a Registered Nurse. As a nurse, Robin worked in hospitals in Connecticut and California for several years before entering law school. While a student at Southwestern University in Los Angeles, Robin interned for United States District Court Judge, Robert J. Kelleher and the Los Angeles chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union...
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Garrett Browne
Chicago, IL Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Employment and Nursing Home
St. John's University School of Law
Garrett W. Browne has been with Ed Fox & Associates, Ltd. since the firm's inception in 1999. While attending law school in New York City, Garrett concentrated his academic studies in labor and employment law while working as an intern for the U.S. Department of Labor, and law clerk for the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations for the City of New York. After graduating from law school, Garrett moved to Chicago to pursue his interest in litigating the claims of individuals who have had their dignity and basic rights violated by government, law enforcement, employers, and nursing homes.
While Garrett has...
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Jordan Marsh
Northbrook, IL Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Howard University School of Law
Jordan has been practicing law for nearly 30 years, litigating hundreds of cases and 69 jury trials in state and federal courts. Jordan was named one of the 40 Illinois Attorneys under 40 to Watch by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, which praised him as "one of the city's most energetic and resourceful trial attorneys. The results he's gained have earned him the praise of judges, city officials and his fellow lawyers.”
Jordan knows personal injury and civil rights law from both sides. He spent years defending the City of Chicago and its employees in personal injury and civil rights...
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Jeffrey Moisan
Chicago, IL Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPatents
DePaul College of Law
I am an Associate at Richards Patent Law where my primary areas of practice are Patent Prosecution and IP Strategy. I am admitted to practice in Illinois as well as a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to joining RPL, I earned my J.D. from DePaul University while also clerking at the Global IP Law Group, a patent litigation firm where I worked on numerous patent monetization projects. Additionally, during my time at DePaul, I was named a National Semi-Finalist at the National IP LawMeet, awarded both the Benjamin Hooks Distinguished Public Service Award...
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Natallie Santana
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Immigration
St. John's University School of Law and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
I am an immigration attorney that practices exclusively U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. As an Associate Immigration Attorney, I handle a variety of immigration matters from Waivers for Undocumented Immigrants, VAWA/other Humanitarian Relief Petitions to Employment based Petitions. We have an extremely high approve rate due to our focus on building personalized and approvable immigration strategies for our clients' unique situation.
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Amit S. Bindra
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Civil Rights and Employment
DePaul College of Law
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Scott D Lane
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Attorney Scott D. Lane is a managing partner of the reputable Chicago personal injury law firm, Lane & Lane, LLC. This boutique family-managed law firm specializes in medical and professional negligence, advocating for survivors of sexual abuse, promises and product liability, motor vehicle accidents, and other related practice areas that involve catastrophic injury and wrongful death.
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude; from Southern Methodist University, Mr. Lane earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law in 1988.
In 2002, Attorney Lane was selected as a 40 Under 40 Attorney to Watch in Illinois....
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Kenneth Levinson
Chicago, IL Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Ken Levinson is the founding partner of the Chicago-based law firm Levinson and Stefani. For more than 20 years, Ken has represented disenfranchised clients against corporate giants and has been recognized by Leading Lawyers and Super Lawyers magazines as one of the top attorneys in Illinois, including the Super Lawyers Top 100 in 2012, 2016. He is the co-author of Litigating Major Automobile Injury and Death Cases, a two-volume reference series designed to help attorneys build strong cases for their clients by highlighting real-life case studies related to Major Auto Injury and Death. The book is published by AAJ Press/Thomson...
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J. Christopher Johnsen
Chicago, IL Attorney
DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School and The John Marshall Law School
Christopher is a compassionate and accomplished Chicago family law attorney who focuses on divorce, custody, child support and many other areas of family law. Throughout his legal career, Christopher has been recognized by his peers as an outstanding member of the Chicago legal community. In February 2014, he was recognized by the Chicago Law Bulletin in a front page article for his robust commitment to family law and the clients he serves. Additionally, in March 2013, Christopher was honored by Illinoisprobono.org as “Advocate of the Month.” This incredible honor was bestowed by his peers for their appreciation of Christopher’s...
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Fred A. Nickl
Chicago, IL Attorney with 27 years of experience
DePaul University College of Lw
Fred Nickl is a partner in Williams & Nickl, LLC concentrating on defending and consulting with licensed professionals before the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, and litigation involving licensed professionals and their businesses.
Fred has 20 years’ experience in counseling, litigation, and investigation and uses that experience to defend and consult with licensed physicians, nurses, dentists, real estate and mortgage brokers, private detectives, and other licensed professionals. He has litigated numerous claims on behalf of clients in the medical and health-related fields, and alarm fields, in both state and federal courts.
He is licensed to practice throughout every court in...
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Brad Bleakney
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Workers' Comp
The John Marshall Law School
Chicago Workers Compensation attorney with over 25 years of experience. Illinois workers compensation and related work injury claims in Chicago and surrounding areas in Northern Illinois.
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Christopher Norem
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Chris Norem has recovered over $100 million dollars in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases resulting from transportation disasters, construction site accidents, medical negligence, dangerous property conditions and code violations, unsafe products, and many other cases.
With undergraduate training in both biology and chemistry, Christopher Norem is unafraid to rigorously cross-examine medical experts to prove the seriousness as well as the cause of a client’s injuries in any personal injury lawsuit. His legal work has helped change the policy of a national rail system and has served as a deterrent to numerous businesses and individuals who might be tempted to...
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Mr. Steven P. McCollum
Waukegan, IL Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Illinois College of Law and Rutgers School of Law-Camden
Steve McCollum has extensive experience in Criminal, DUI, and Juvenile cases, including 16 years as a prosecutor and 20 years as a defense attorney. Formerly the Chief Deputy State's Attorney for Lake County, Steve is a member of the Board of the Lake County Bar Foundation, the past President of the Lake County Bar Association, and has been the Chairperson of the Criminal Law Committee for the Bar Association. He was previously selected by the Illinois Supreme Court to the screening committee for the Capital Litigation Trial Bar for the 19th Judicial Circuit. As an Assistant State's Attorney and...
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Todd A. Smith
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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Michael Schmiege
Chicago, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
The John Marshall Law School
The Law Offices of Michael P. Schmiege was founded by Attorney Schmiege, who is devoted to the practice of criminal defense alone. When an individual retains the representation of the firm, Mr. Schmiege works tirelessly to prepare the strongest defense possible. He will not hesitate to challenge any federal investigation or evidence brought forth by the prosecution. For more information about working with a Chicago criminal lawyer, do not wait to contact the firm! Mr. Schmiege is known for taking cases that no one else will take and winning the "unwinnable" cases against all odds.
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Kirsten M. Dunne
Chicago, IL Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Construction, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Notre Dame Law School
Ms. Dunne is an appellate lawyer at the law offices of GWC Injury Lawyers LLC and is based out of our Chicago location. An accomplished lawyer, Kirsten's legal ability it an asset to our law firm and the clients that she helps to protect. If you or someone that you love requires the assistance of a proven, experienced personal injury attorney, contact Ms. Dunne today at (312) 464-1234 or toll free at (800) 464-4772.
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Louis C. Cairo
Chicago, IL Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Mr. Louis Cairo is a senior partner at the law offices of GWC Injury Lawyers LLC and has been helping to fight for the rights of injury victims throughout Illinois for more than three decades. As the son of an Italian immigrant that owned a union construction company, Lou gained valuable insight and respect for the men and women that work in the construction industry. Having personally obtained more $1 million PLUS settlements in Illinois than any other lawyer in the state, Mr. Cairo is a highly skilled litigator that fights for the little guy. If you or someone that...
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Deanna Cairo Arthur
Chicago, IL Lawyer
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
Ms. Deanna Cairo is a personal injury attorney at the law offices of GWC Injury Lawyers LLC that it based out of our Chicago office. As the daughter of senior GWC partner Louis Cairo, Deanna is a highly skilled litigator that is dedicated to the pursuit of justice for her clients. If you or someone that you love requires the services of reputable, trusted personal injury attorney in Chicago, contact Deanna today at (312) 464-1234 or call toll free at (800) 464-4772.
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Joel J. Block
Chicago, IL Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. Joel Block is a highly skilled workers' compensation lawyer at the Chicago office of GWC Injury Lawyers LLC. Since joining the firm in February 1995, Joel has successfully negotiated hundreds of cases and is one of the 3 most senior associates as our law firm. If you or someone that you love has suffered a work place injury, contact Mr. Block today for comprehensive legal solutions at (312) 464-1234 or toll free at (800) 464-4772.
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Bennett J. Baker
Chicago, IL Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
The John Marshall Law School
Mr. Bennett Baker is a personal injury attorney at the law offices of GWC Injury Lawyers LLC that has been helping to represent the rights of the injured for more than 35 years. Throughout his career, Bennett has helped his clients to recover MILLIONS in compensation, including a $3.1 MILLION recovery for a 39 year old Hispanic man that was injured by a negligent motorist and a $2.6 MILLION recovery for a female that was hit in her vehicle by a County Sheriff. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another individual and require the services of...
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Robert Fakhouri
Chicago, IL Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Mr. Fakhouri is a personal injury trial lawyer and the President of The Fakhouri Firm, which is based in downtown Chicago. If you require the services of a highly skilled personal injury trial lawyer in Chicago, contact The Fakhouri Firm at (312) 471-8873 or to reach Robert directly at (312) 999-9990.
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John M Power
Chicago, IL Attorney
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
A respected member of the Northern Illinois legal community, John has successfully represented victims of medical malpractice, wrongful death, serious personal injuries, and railroad injuries (FELA). John has recovered over $250 million in verdicts and settlements.
John is respected by his colleagues and opponents for his unmatched trial skills, intelligence, and shrewd negotiating. John stays several moves ahead of his opponents. These skills have led John to obtain record setting verdicts and settlements including a recent 25-million-dollar settlement for an injured railroad worker. His counsel and mentoring are regularly sought out by fellow trial lawyers.