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Peter D. Corti. Position. President/CEO. Languages. English. Practice Areas. Workers' Compensation. About Peter D. Corti. With 46 years of experience as a Chicago workers' compensation attorney, Peter D. Corti has distinguished himself within the legal and insurance communities of Illinois.  Mr. Corti is a respected authority in the fields of workers compensation, disability determination and related aspects of injury law. He has briefed and argued cases before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts of Cook and surrounding counties, the Federal District Court of the Northern District of Illinois and the State Appellate Court.. Among his many professional affiliations, Mr. Corti is a current member of the Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association and has served as its past president, vice president, treasurer and board member. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and a former member of the Association's Assembly for Cook County, which "is the supreme policy making body of the Association." He was the Chairman of the 2012-2013 Illinois State Bar Assocation Standing Committee on Strategic Marketing for Illinois Lawyers.  Mr. Corti also was appointed to serve as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association 2013 Workers' Compensation Law Section Council.  He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and has been a member of the Justinian Society of Lawyers since 1974. In 2010, Mr. Corti was elected as Professional of the Year for the entire Law Industry by Strathmore's Who's Who - Worldwide Edition, "a registry & global network for executives and professionals.". Throughout his career, Peter Corti has received notable recognition for his exemplary work as a Chicago workers compensation attorney.  He has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer, described by the publisher as "a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement."  He has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America, "the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession." Martindale-Hubbell, "the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession," has rated Mr. Corti AV® (very high to preeminent) for both legal ability and professional ethics.  A graduate of Long Island University, Mr. Corti earned his Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from Long Island University, and received his Juris Doctorate degree from DePaul University.  He was admitted to the Illinois State Supreme Court and the Northern District of Illinois in 1971, the Seventh Circuit Court in 1972 and the US Supreme Court in 1976.. Reported Cases. Rosemary Pancotto v. Sociedade de Safaris de Mocambique 422 F.Area Transportation Company v. Industrial Commission 123 1096, 465 N.E.2d 533Material Service Corporation v. Industrial Commission 97 382, 454 N.E.2d 655Joseph R. Bertini v. State Farm Mutual48 851, 362 N.E.2d 1355. Material Service Corporation, Appellant, v. The Industrial Commission et al. (Lavonne Murray, Appellee). No. 57513. 97 382 (1983) 454 N.E.2d 655. Supreme Court of Illinois. Opinion filed September 23, 1983. Gifford, Detuno & Gifford, Ltd., of Chicago (Thomas W. Gifford, of counsel), for appellant. Peter D. Corti, of Chicago, for appellee

Gregg Mandell has been representing injured men, women, children, and employees for over 35 years. His firm concentrates its representation of persons injured in automobile, bus, and truck crashes, premises liability, and workers’ compensation claims. The firm still has one of the highest premises liability knee injury verdicts in Illinois. The Law Offices of Gregg Mandell, Inc. has a passion for assisting clients, often through difficult times. Gregg holds several national racquetball and judo championships. His competitive edge is shown in his numerous athletic and professional accomplishments. He is a member of a number of professional organizations including the ABA, ITLA, and IWCA. He also has the highest possible rating (AV) in both legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell.

Bryan Hoffman joined the Law Office of Kevin M. O’Brien in September of 2007 as a law clerk and was hired as an associate attorney upon his admittance to the Illinois Bar in November of 2008. During law school, Mr. Hoffman was licensed as a 711 law clerk at a Fair Housing Legal Clinic, where he represented clients in the Chicago metropolitan area who were denied housing because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, marital status, age, source of income, and/or sexual orientation. Mr. Hoffman is an active member of a variety of bar and professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Illinois Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. Mr. Hoffman received his undergraduate degree with honors in Finance with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign prior to attending and graduating from the John Marshall Law School.

David L. Salgado received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Chicago's St. Xavier College and a Juris Doctorate degree from John Marshall Law School. While in law school, Mr. Salgado held summer intern positions at the Illinois Public Defender's, and the Travelers and Immigrants Aid Offices. Mr. Salgado was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and the Federal Bar in 1985 and immediately opened and managed a general practice firm specializing in worker's compensation, personal injury, traffic, criminal misdemeanors, divorce, and discrimination matters. In 1991, Mr. Salgado joined the prestigious defense firm of Koutsky, Boudreau, Lassen & Mason, where he handled hundreds of worker's compensation files for an established list of insurance clients. In 1998, he opened his own firm concentrating on worker's compensation, personal injury, and bankruptcy matters. From 2000 to 2002, Mr. Salgado was appointed Bankruptcy Trustee for the Northern District of Illinois by the U.S. Trustees Office, Department of Justice. As Bankruptcy Trustee, Mr. Salgado presided over Section 341 creditors' hearings and investigated the assets and financial background of debtors. Mr. Salgado has contributed legal articles to a variety of newspapers and has appeared on radio and television. He has volunteered his services to the Legal Assistance Foundation as well as other diverse charitable organizations and churches. Mr. Salgado has also offered free legal clinics and has educated unions and their membership regarding worker's compensation rights and related legal topics.

I do not take for granted the trust that my clients are placing in me to deliver results when they are faced with an injury. It is humbling to protect the livelihoods of my clients and ensure they receive the best care possible to return to the workforce.

Since he first began practicing law over fifteen years ago, Jason Carroll has focused his practice on protecting the rights of injured workers before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Today, nearly one-hundred-percent of his practice is dedicated to representing injured workers. He has successfully litigated hundreds of cases involving back injuries, shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive trauma, and exposure. Jason has tried over one-hundred cases at the Commission and has also pursued and won appeals before the Commission, Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate Court.. Much of his practice involves representing union workers in the automotive field who are injured on the job. He has fought and successfully litigated countless cases against large corporations. He is not afraid to stand up to big insurance companies and fight for the rights of his clients. He has the background, knowledge and experience necessary to reach the best possible resolution of their claims.. Jason was raised in Northwest Indiana just outside of Chicago. He was raised to understand what a fair work environment can do to help a family. But he also knows what struggles can occur when an employer does not treat its employees fairly. His father was a proud union machinist and his mother has been teaching as long as he can remember. Having grown up in a union household, he does not take for granted the victories unions have fought for and won for their workers. He strives to continue that fight alongside not only his union clients but his non-union clients alike.. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Franklin College of Indiana where he graduated with a double major in Political Science and American Studies. After graduation, he pursued and earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He is admitted to the Illinois State Bar and to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association.. When he is not representing his clients before the Commission, Jason enjoys watching the White Sox and Blackhawks, and also enjoys working out and cooking in his spare time.

Charles Romaker is the principal of The Romaker Law Firm. Over the years, he has litigated and tried numerous motor vehicle cases, medical malpractice cases, slip and fall cases as well a hundreds of workers' compensation cases.. Using unique theories and strategies, Charles has successfully litigated personal injury matters with verdicts and settlements of $3.7 million, $2.7 million, and $1.2 million as well as worker’s compensation settlements of $500,000, $400,000 and numerous cases settled in excess of $300,000.. Charles has a diverse educational and professional background. Prior to a career in the law,he studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and earned an MA degree in Linguistics and ESL. Charles then taught for eight years prior to attending The John Marshall Law School. In law school, Charles was a member of the Law Review, and participated in the International Law Moot Court and Insurance Law Moot Court programs. For recreation, Charles has completed numerous triathlons as well as 5k and 10k races.

Hurt at work? I have been successfully handling workers' compensation claims since 2005. My firm only handles work accidents. Call me today for a free consultation -.

I dedicate my practice to protecting the rights of injured workers in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation litigation before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and the Circuit and Appellate Courts of the State of Illinois.  Through aggressive advocacy on behalf of my clients and a thorough understanding of the law, I ensure that they receive each and every Workers' Compensation benefit that they may be owed.