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Peter S. Coorlas concentrates in probate litigation. Peter was an Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County, Illinois, for 30 years, serving in the Special Litigation and Municipal Litigation Sections of the Civil Actions Bureau. Although Peter served in various areas while at the State's Attorneys Office, he has primarily represented the interests of Cook County in probate matters where much of his time is spent on contested litigation, including will contests, contested heirships, presumptions of death and estate claims. Peter has argued cases in the Appellate and Supreme Court of Illinois, and tried numerous jury trials to verdict.. Peter received his Bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Iowa College of Business and his Juris Doctor from the DePaul University College of Law.

Peter M. Ciesielski is a Founding and Managing Partner at Ciesielski, Soukaras, & Crozier Law, LLC, as well as Attorney and Managing Partner of Just Results Law Group in Chicago. He and his firms practice Personal Injury, Criminal Defense (all felony levels, including DUI and traffic), Driver's License Reinstatement, and Real Estate Closings. With unparallelled expertise and unwavering commitment to each case, Peter Ciesielski is well-versed in helping his clients retain their rights and freedom.. Mr. Ciesielski has previously served multiple prestigious judicial clerking positions before joining Hofeld and Schaffner (a leading Plaintiff's Personal Injury Firm in Chicago) to fine-tune and focus his legal career on Personal Injury cases. With his endless experience and academically exceptional background, Attorney Ciesielski is perfectly positioned to fight for his clients in a wide range of cases.

Peter J. Flowers is a founding partner at Meyers & Flowers, LLC, a leading personal injury firm with offices in St. Charles, Illinois, and Chicago.. He received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University in 1989 and his law degree from DePaul University in 1992. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and is admitted to practice pro hac vice in other states.. Representing clients who have been injured by neglectful physicians, drug companies, medical device manufacturers and others requires a special mixture of compassion and unshakeable determination. As a respected Chicago attorney, Pete has earned his place among the city’s elite attorneys specializing in personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. His many wins against multinational drug companies, insurance company mitigation legal teams and other formidable opponents have resulted in multiple awards by his peers.. Mr. Flowers is a 2021 Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer. He is also a member of the Summit Council and the Million Dollar Advocate Forum for resolving many cases greater than $1 million. Mr. Flowers is an active member and past president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.. Pete Flowers leaves nothing to chance during trial preparations, pre trial depositions and interviews. His trial prep team is meticulous in assembling documentary evidence, respected medical expert testimony and witnesses which all culminate in irrefutable proof that his clients deserve significant compensation for their injuries and losses.. Taking on difficult and complex cases is a challenge that many Chicago attorneys avoid due to the commitment of time and resources that these cases require. As a partner in one of the city’s top law firms, Pete Flowers has confronted many of the world’s largest medical device manufacturers, winning his clients meaningful settlements and awards. Cases involving medical issues must meet a high level of proof to overcome the generally held idea that medical doctors are trying to help their patients and that injuries and death are part of the process.. Knowing this, Pete has assembled a team of professionals fully capable of communication complex medical issues to judges and jury members who are not medically trained. This clear, focused approach to presenting his case is one of the many stellar traits that set him apart as a leading attorney among Chicago’s best medical malpractice advocates.

Peter is a unique lawyer who answers his own phone and takes each case from start to finish.  Peter is very involved in technology related issues.   Peter stays current on employment related issues including sexual harassment, discrimination and hostile work environment.. Peter handles many cases at the EEOC, IDHR and IHRC.  Peter is also a member of the trial bar for the Northern District of Illinois, which allows him to take cases in federal court from start to finish.  Peter reviews employment agreements, severance agreements, settlement agreements, and non-compete agreements.

Peter Francis Geraci is a well-known attorney licensed to practice law in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, New York and California.  He is licensed in those state courts, and also in the United States District Courts for those states, as well as varies United States Courts of Appeal, and the United States Supreme court. .. Peter Francis Geraci was born and raised in Chicago.  He is the 4th generation of Illinois attorney in his family.  His great-great grandfather, Francis A. Hoffmann, was lieutenant governor of Illinois during the Civil War, and was one of the founders of the Republican Party, being a leader of the German immigrants in Illinois who staunchly opposed slavery.  Mr. Geraci's great-grandfather, Francis A. Hoffman, Jr., was corporation counsel of chicago in the 1880's, and his grandfather was a corporate attorney who received his B.A. from Knox College, and his J.D. from University of Michigan.  Mr. Geraci's sister is also an attorney.. Mr. Geraci received his B.A. from DePaul University in 1971, where he was editor in chief of The DePaulia, the student newspaper. He received his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1974, and was first admitted to practice law in Illinois on May 21, 1974.. Peter Francis Geraci is married to Holly B. (Wakefield) Geraci, with whom he attended Foreman High School on the northwest side of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Geraci are supporters of many charitable organizations, and Mrs. Geraci is currently serving on the Women's Board of the Lincoln Park Zoo, and on the board of the Loretto Hospital Foundation.. Mr. Geraci's law firm, the Law Offices of Peter Francis Geraci, was founded in 1977. It has evolved from a general practice firm, to a multi-state law firm concentrating in consumer bankruptcy with about 30 offices in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.. Peter Francis Geraci is a member of an affiliated firm, Geraci, Arreola and Hernandez, L.L.C. concentrates in serious injury cases, work injuries, construction injuries, trucking accidents, and other serious personal injuries, across the country. Mr. Geraci is an accomplished trial attorney.  His largest jury verdict to date is $6.5 million, awarded in DuPage County, Illinois, in 2003.  Before that time, there were no large medical malpractice verdicts in that county.  Mr. Geraci's case, on behalf of a disabled 11 year old injured at birth when his mother's care was neglected by hospital personnel, established that a properly prepared case medical malpractice case can receive a fair trial even in a staunchly conservative locale.  Since that time, there have been 3 other medical malpractice verdicts larger than this case in DuPage County.  The case was appealed by the defense, upheld in the Appellate and Supreme Courts of Illinois, and after exhausting appeals, the defendant paid the full verdict including every cent of interest, amounting to a recovery of over $8 million.  After costs of trial and appeal and attorneys' fees, which are low in many medical malpractice cases, the guardian of the estate of the minor had on deposit almost $6 million to provide for future care for the expected life of the young disabled man.. Although Peter Francis Geraci has long practiced trial law, solely on behalf of injured persons, he is better know for his consumer bankruptcy practice.  Visit the website for that bankruptcy practice for more information.

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney serving Chicagoland and Suburbs. Call for a complimentary case review.

Personal injury attorney focused on fighting for the absolute best result for his clients. As an Associate Trial Attorney at MDR-Law, LLC, we have a proven track record of success in obtaining settlements, verdicts, and awards for victims of for a free consultation.

Personal Information:. Living with debt can be a constant struggle.  Taking the first step toward a solution is challenging, but at Bentz Law Firm our number one concerns are listening to our clients and providing individualized plans so each person can leave armed with the knowledge they need to get to where they want financially.  My job is making sure our client's know and understand the legal options they have.  I work hard for my clients and if they are loosing sleep, chances are I am too.. Professional Information:. I am entirely devoted to serving Chicagoland and Lake County, Indiana. I began my career as a Criminal Prosecutor. After more than 25 felony and misdemeanor trials and countless hours of in-court litigation experience, I began working for one of Chicagoland’s largest bankruptcy firms.. Although working for a large bankruptcy firm provided me with exposure to literally hundreds of bankruptcy cases, I felt that an important part of the individualized client-attorney relationship was missing. Unlike many larger firms, I believe each client deserves an attorney who has the time to listen, the compassion to understand, and the intelligence and determination to provide results.

Paul M. Byck is Managing Partner of Kreiter, Byck and Associates, LLC. Paul received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University's James Madison College in 1987, and has also studied at Cambridge University in England. He earned his law degree from DePaul University Law School in 1990 and in the same year was admitted to the Illinois Bar and the Federal Bar-Northern District of Illinois. He spent his first three years in practice working for an insurance defense firm where he learned many of the legal strategies insurance companies and their lawyers use every day to escape paying out claims.. In 1993 Paul decided he would rather put his skills to work representing injured victims and their families. With his keen ability to understand complicated medical issues, it didn't take long for him to start winning millions for his clients, putting their hearts and minds at ease about their future.. Paul's areas of concentration are medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and personal injury including catastrophic injury litigation, wrongful death, product liability, automobile and trucking accidents, construction accidents, birth injuries, brain trauma, and a number of other injury related matters.. Guidance, Compassion and Trust are essential elements in a legal relationship. Paul has lectured other lawyers around the country about the importance of communicating with clients as well as the virtues of honesty, trust and compassionate guidance as the most productive and ethical way to run a law firm. To read more about this lecture, visit the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education.. Paul has established a strong reputation in Northern Illinois for his honesty and high legal standards. His excellence in the legal field has been recognized by his clients and his peers as well as many legal organizations. He has repeatedly been awarded American Institute of Legal Counsel’s Ten Best Attorney, for his dedication, hard work and excellence, a distinction only given to .05% attorneys nationally. He is a member of The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, whose membership is offered only to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile. He is also a Superlawyer, an honor awarded to lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement verified through independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

Paul J Wisniewski has been in private practice for over thirty years.  Based in Chicago, his firm provides a wide variety of legal services to business clients and specializes in counseling domestic and International manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors and on compliance with the laws enforced by the FDA, FTC, EPA, USDA, DEA, US Postal Service, US Customs and Border Protection and parallel State administrative agencies.  He agressively defends the rights of clients facing inspections, investigations, administrative actions and formal prosecutions advanced by Federal and State administrative agencies and assists businesses in preparing reports and other submissions required for products regulated by a long list of Administrative agencies.

Paul is a partner in the Chicago and Washington D.C. offices of DLA Piper LLP.  Described by as ‘an outstanding IP litigator,’ the 2010 review noted that ‘even though he is relatively young, has already amassed great experience in many aspects of patent disputes such as depositions, settlement negotiations and trials’. He was named a 2009 “40 under forty” attorney in Illinois by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in a special supplement to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer magazine, and has been selected as a 2012 Illinois Super Lawyer. A first-chair trial lawyer, he works primarily on complex patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright and other IP-related litigation matters.  He has been trial counsel to clients in jury trials, before the International Trade Commission investigating Section 337 violations, in Federal and state court appeals, in Markman and other evidentiary hearings, before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, in United States Bankruptcy Court, and in mediations and arbitrations. His public representations include appearances for American clients TransData Inc., Innovolt, Inc., KANA Software, Garmin Ltd., International Truck & Engine Co., Sturman Industries, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., Magellan Navigation, Inc., and BCE Emergis Inc., and Pacific Rim clients DENSO CORPORATION, Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru), Konica Minolta, Kubota Corp., Minolta Corp., Nichia Corp., Rohm Co., Ltd., Matsui Co., Ltd., Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation. He is the co-author of a book on United States Patent Litigation published in Japanese by AIPPI Japan, another book on the America Invents Act published in Japanese by JIII, and a recent article inIntellectual Property Magazine regarding patent reexamination and review.

Paul Greenberg is the managing member of the law firm of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg. When clients need an experienced dog bite lawyer, car accident attorney, or personal injury lawyer, they know they can trust Paul Greenberg.. In addition to being an experienced personal injury attorney in the federal and state courts, Paul has been an adjunct professor of appellate advocacy at Loyola University School of Law and has authored several articles on a wide array of legal topics.

Paul D. Richter is an experienced trial attorney who has spent nearly 20 years in the practice of personal injury and wrongful death litigation. His career has been dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered serious, life-altering personal injuries caused by the negligence of others, and seeking justice for the families of those victims who have lost their lives due to negligence. Paul has successfully resolved multiple personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in a host of complex cases, including cases of nursing home abuse and neglect; medical malpractice; commercial and private aviation crashes; accidents involving semi tractor-trailer trucks, watercraft, and other motor vehicles; construction accidents, and negligently manufactured and/or designed products. Throughout his career, Paul’s commitment to fighting for and protecting the rights of his clients has resulted in numerous multi-million dollar results.. Currently, Paul has focused his practice on representing and protecting the legal rights of victims of nursing home abuse and neglect. Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz is an industry leader in protecting the rights of individuals who reside in nursing homes across the state of Illinois. Furthering the firm’s commitment to advocating for this vulnerable and growing population of Illinois residents, Paul is committed to seeking justice for those individuals and their families who have been injured, abused or neglected while in the care of negligent nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Since focusing his efforts in this area, Paul has obtained in excess of $15 million for his clients.. The level of knowledge, skills, and expertise that Paul has attained through his years of practicing in the field of personal injury and wrongful death litigation is demonstrated by the multiple, outstanding results he has achieved on behalf of his clients.. In his almost two decades of experience as a trial attorney, Paul has been a principal member of many notable, record-setting trial teams. Most recently, Paul was a primary member of the trial team that obtained a $7.1 million jury verdict in a case involving the crash of a commercial passenger jet in Lexington, Kentucky. Paul was also a leading member of the trial team that recovered $6.9 million in a case involving a fatal semi-truck crash in Madison, Wisconsin. Additionally, Paul second-chaired a jury trial in Cook County, Illinois, that resulted in a $9.8 million verdict on behalf of a medical student seriously injured due to the negligence of another medical student.. Paul has been publicly recognized on numerous occasions for the quality of his work and his professional success. For consecutive years, he has been named as an Illinois “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, a distinction that is awarded each year to no more than 5 percent Illinois attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Paul was also recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” among Illinois lawyers, an honor given to no more than 2.5 percent of Illinois attorneys under the age of forty.. Some of Paul’s notable settlements are as follows:. Some of Paul’s notable verdicts Include:

Paul Burnson is a defense attorney with Chicago Trusted Attorneys. Paul attended Illinois State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus on Constitutional Law. Immediately after graduating from Illinois State, Paul began law school at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.. At John Marshall, Paul was a member of the International Human Rights Clinic, where he and his fellow students counseled numerous clients through the asylum process. In addition, Paul was a member of the Restorative Justice program, where he spent a semester counseling and teaching Restorative Justice practices to teachers and students at Hamline Elementary School. Paul also worked as a law clerk for David M. Smith Attorney at Law, P.C. throughout law school and gained valuable insight and skills that prepared him for practice.. After graduating from John Marshall, Paul was hired as an Associate Attorney with Chicago Trusted Attorneys, where he specializes in traffic violation, aggravated speeding citation, suspended and revoked drivers license, DUI, misdemeanor, and felony matters.. Paul has successfully represented clients with a litany of charges, spanning from simple traffic tickets to Class X Felony drug cases resulting in complete dismissal of charges. Clients with specialty licenses such as a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) trust Paul to protect their driving record so they can continue to financially provide for their families. Paul vigorously defends his clients and leaves no stone unturned. He has won numerous cases in which his client’s livelihood was on the line and a positive result seemed impossible.

Patrick Wartan concentrates his practice in the areas of food and beverage, general corporate and securities matters, and commercial real estate. Food and BeveragePatrick is the chair of Taft’s Food and Beverage Practice Group. He has extensive experience in counseling multi-unit restaurant / bar operators on matters relating to financing arrangements, liquor licensing, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and general corporate governance. With a background in the foodservice industry, he works with his clients to foster their growth by strategically overseeing all aspects of their operations to ensure that they are on path to success. His business acumen and operational knowledge allow him to be a partner to his clients rather than just a legal advisor. Patrick has handled food and beverage matters in jurisdictions ranging coast to coast. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor at Kendall College and teaches a course on Hospitality Law. He serves on the advisory council of the Illinois Restaurant Association.General Corporate and SecuritiesPatrick serves in a role as outside general counsel to businesses of all sizes. He advises and represents a wide variety of businesses in a full range of legal matters, including, business formation, funding, acquisitions, business transactions, employment concerns, contract disputes, commercial litigation and negotiations. In addition, Patrick is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent and teaches a legal writing course. Patrick was named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers in 2016 and 2017. He was elected to serve on the General Assembly of the Illinois State Bar Association and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, State Bar of California, and American Bar Association.About TaftWith 9 offices, over 400 attorneys, and a proven track record of experience since 1885, Taft offers breadth and depth of legal services coupled with a trusted business perspective to help our clients reach their goals.

Patrick represents individuals who have been harmed by the negligence or recklessness of others. Pat focuses his practice on helping people who have suffered significant and life-altering personal injuries - often in truck or motor vehicle crashes. In addition, Pat also represents individuals who have been injured on the job (workers compensation claims), people who have not been treated fairly by their own insurance company (bad faith insurance cases), and people who have been wrongfully/unlawfully fired by their employer (whistleblower and retaliatory discharge claims).. Whenever we receive a call at our firm, it's because someone has a legal issue that they can't solve on their own. At Shannon Law Group, we want to be the answer to your legal problem. Typically, we sit down with a prospective client and discuss his or her legal issue. If we think we can help you with the particular problem, we are happy to do so. If it's something that's outside of our practice areas, we'll do our best to find you someone that can help you.. Shannon Law Group concentrates in wrongful death cases, traumatic brain injury cases, large truck cases, and mesothelioma cases. It is conveniently located in Woodridge, Illinois.

Patrick Gill is a personal injury lawyer at Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C. in Chicago. After attending law school, Patrick knew he wanted to pursue a career in personal injury law and saw an opportunity to put his skills to use and help people who have been injured. Commited to personalized attention and one-on-one interaction, Patrick can be your source of legal compassion during your time of need. He is an experienced injury attorney who can help you with medical malpractice, car or truck accidents, wrongful death and premises liability cases.. Skilled in all areas of personal injury law, Patrick chose Staver Accident Injury Lawyers to focus primarily on car accident injuries and helping victims of negligence get the financial compensation they deserve. Patrick is an aggressive and determinated attorney capable of fighting against the insurance companies denying claims against his clients. Patrick and the rest of the team at Staver Accident Injury Lawyers will be on your side throughout the entire legal process of a car accident claim and answer any questions you may have. Patrick has an impressive track record against insurance companies - you can trust him to be an aggressive advocate on your behalf after a car accident or otherwise serious injury. Our firm has achieved settlements well into the millions for our clients and can help you achieve the settlement you deserve.. "After scouring the web for a few days I began reading all the great reviews on Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C., so decided to give them a call. After speaking with Patrick I immediately knew that I would choose them to handle my case.JORDAN B."

Patrick A. Salvi concentrates his legal practice in cases concerning serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and mass torts. Mr. Salvi has achieved record breaking jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients throughout the state, including serving as lead counsel on a trial team that won an Illinois record high $148 million jury verdict and a Lake County record $33 million jury verdict.. In 1982, Mr. Salvi founded the law firm of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. (originally the law offices of Patrick A. Salvi) in Lake County, Illinois. He is the sole owner and Managing Equity Partner of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard. Today, the firm has 19 lawyers and is supported by more than 35 staff members in Chicago and Waukegan offices, including paralegals, nursing consultants, IT professionals and administrative assistants. Mr. Salvi and his law firm have obtained more than $2.3 billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injury clients, including more than 350 multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.. Mr. Salvi is a nationally recognized attorney who has been listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” since 2005. In 2023, Mr. Salvi was honored with the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Distinguished Award for Excellence, which recognizes an individual who has made remarkable contributions to the legal community throughout their career. In 2021, Mr. Salvi became the 26th individual to be presented with the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s prestigious Leonard M. Ring Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors a trial lawyer who has devoted their life and legal practice to the work ethic and high professional standards of the award’s name bearer.. In 2021, Mr. Salvi was one of only eleven attorneys throughout the country to be named to Law360’s “Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar” list. In 2017, Best Lawyers® named him the Plaintiff’s Personal Injury “Lawyer of the Year” in Chicago. He received The Jury Verdict Reporter and Law Bulletin Publishing Company awards for Trial Lawyer Excellence in 2011, 2012, 2018 and 2022.. Additionally, Mr. Salvi’s peers have selected him to the Illinois Super Lawyers Top 10 List every year since 2014 (out of 96,000 Illinois lawyers and all categories of law). Leading Lawyers Magazine (Law Bulletin Media) has named Mr. Salvi to three Top Ten Lists every year since 2016:. In 2015, Mr. Salvi was selected to the Leading Lawyers Advisory Board. He has been selected for The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America every year since 2017, and in 2021, he was inducted into the Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame. Additional honors include:. In 2001, Mr. Salvi was invited to become a fellow in the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers. In 2013, He was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases. Mr. Salvi is a former President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and served a three-year term (2010-2012) as Chairman on the Character and Fitness, 2nd District Committee of the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar. Additionally, Mr. Salvi is a former Chairman (2011-2023) and current member of the Notre Dame Law School Advisory Council and is a former adjunct faculty member at the University of Notre Dame Law School. He currently serves on the American Association for Justice Leaders Forum.

Paige N. Fox (she/her), is the founder of Fox Law, LLC dba Fox Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC, a fully-remote Illinois law firm where legal advocacy is rooted in clarity, compassion, and a deep commitment to client care. With extensive experience in elder law, estate planning, and special needs planning, Paige helps families navigate life’s most complex legal transitions with confidence and peace of mind.. Known for translating legalese into real talk, Paige empowers clients of all ages to make informed, thoughtful decisions—especially during moments of stress or uncertainty. Her approach is holistic, grounded, and unapologetically human, combining strategic thinking with heart-led guidance.. Paige doesn’t just think outside the box—she reimagines what the box could be. Whether she’s developing innovative planning strategies, mentoring new attorneys, or guiding a client through long-term care challenges, she brings more than legal expertise—she brings presence, empathy, and a fierce dedication to doing what’s right. She believes the law can be both deeply professional and deeply personal.. Paige’s mission is to make the law accessible, compassionate, and deeply human—using it not only as a tool for protection, but as a pathway to empowerment.. Outside her legal work, Paige finds balance in movement and mindfulness—whether that’s flying through the air on a trapeze rig or exploring the connection between sound frequencies and mental well-being. She believes you can be both grounded and expansive, both professional and authentic—and her work reflects that every day. In her free time, Paige immerses herself in a diverse array of physical activities, participating in coed sports and dance classes, while also pursuing her passion for flying trapeze and circus arts. Paige expanded her skill set by becoming a certified Zumba and WERQ instructor. Her love for sports extends to all varieties, including fantasy football, and she remains a devoted Chicago Bears fan.

Over his career spanning more than 30 years, Jim has successfully recovered millions of dollars for the victims of catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims in Illinois. A past recipient of the Illinois Bar Association’s prestigious Lincoln Award, an award for legal research and writing. He has won jury trials in multiple counties and is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He has achieved the designation of Illinois SuperLawyer, (top 5% in the field of personal injury litigation. He, along with Thomas Quinn, Ph.D., a professor of anatomy and surgery at Creighton University School of Medicine, co-authored a nationwide text book “Medical Evidence”, and published multiple times in the Illinois Bar Journal, and lectured to The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association on how to handle accident cases involving traumatic brain injury.

Over a decade of experience as a prosecutor having handled every type of criminal case including first degree murder, attempt first degree murder, sexual assualt, weapons offenses, narcotics, and more.  Let my experience, honesty and hard work fight for you.

Over 25 years of legal experience in representing employees and small business employers in Chicago in Employment Law; Discrimination; ADA, Sexual Harassment; Wrongful Termination; Negotiating Employment and Severance Agreements.Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois in 1984. Admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; United States Court of Federal Claims. Extensive experience before the following Special Agencies: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Merit Systems Protection Board; Illinois Department of Human Rights; Human Rights Commission (IL).; State, City and County Civil Service Boards.Practice includes the following areas: Employment Law representing individuals and small businesses in actions for wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in the Greater Chicago Area, including:• Title VII Employment Discrimination• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA),• Sarbanes Oxley,• USERRA,• Retaliatory Discharge

Over 20,000 highly satisfied clients have been assisted by our offices over the years. You can call anytime to discuss your case without any cost or obligation and speak with one of our talented attorneys. Our phones are staffed by live representatives 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Our lawyers can be reached by calling one of our local numbers or the toll-free number of to discuss your matter by phone. You may also set up a free office appointment at a time convenient to you to discusss any type of case. Like other past clients that we've helped, we are ready to fight for your rights and give you the best possible attorney representation. For criminal and traffic matters, legal defense fees are generally quoted as flat fees, not hourly. Payment plans and weekend appointments are available. For Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters, no attorney fees are due unless we are successful in securing our client a monetary settlement or judgment. At the law offices of Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC, you can consider yourself in very capable hands. Our legal team is big enough to provide superior legal service, but small enough to care. Call us today and let us explain what can be done for you.

Our mission is to provide timely, affordable legal representation. At Bertacchi Law, we pride ourselves in client satisfaction and constant communication. This is not a 9:00-5:00 pm law firm. Instead, we make ourselves available nights and weekends. Your phone call/email is guaranteed to be returned on the same day it was received. In addition, there are no law clerks or secretaries to leave unanswered messages with, but rather direct communication with the attorney herself. Most law firms hand a case off to a paralegal or law clerk, but at Bertacchi Law your case is solely handled by an attorney from start to finish. Bertacchi Law is honored to represent you and to serve the community. We strive to become the most trusted law firm that exceeds expectations. We are located in the dunning neighborhood in Chicago.

Our injury lawyers see many different types of car accident cases and each one is always unique. That is why as your auto accident lawyer, we offer a personalized approach that is specific to the needs of your case. Automobile accident attorney Jim Bizzieri is here to put the law to work for you. He will fight aggressively to make sure you are compensated for pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills.