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Matthew Mueller is employed with Cortina, Mueller & Frobish, P.C. He was born in LaSalle County Illinois. He graduated from Morris Community High School in 2000 and Augustana College in 2004. He went on to attend the University of Illinois College of Law (J.D. 2007). He was licensed to practice law in November 8, 2007.. After passing the bar, Mr. Mueller took a position working as a felony assistant at the Grundy County State Attorney’s Office. In 2010 he began his employment with Cortina, Mueller & Frobish, P.C.. At Cortina, Mueller & Frobish, P.C., Mr. Mueller focused his practice on personal injury, criminal defense, appeals, and other types of litigation. He is a member of the Grundy County Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar association.

Catherine D. Battista, Esq. represents the victims of personal injury, motor vehicle collisions, nursing home abuse and neglect and wrongful death.. Ms. Battista has taken multiple cases to judgment and verdict in state and federal court and to date has recovered millions for her clients.. Ms. Battista was named an "Emerging Lawyer" by the Leading Lawyers network.  She has also been identified as one of the top 2.5% of young attorneys practicing in Illinois for the past six consecutive years as published by Illinois Super Lawyers and in Chicago magazine.  In 2012, Ms. Battista was named one of the top 40 trial attorneys under the age of 40 in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association.  In 2014, Ms. Battista was named “Outstanding New Lawyer” by her peers of the Kane County Bar Association.

I bring compassionate and aggressive advocacy for victims of injury, whose situation is often made worse by mistreatment at the hands of the insurance industry.

I started my legal career at law firms that worked for the insurance companies and the businesses they insured. I learned how the insurance companies investigate injuries caused by their clients, collect evidence against the victims, and evaluate claims - in terms of dollars and cents - not in regard to the lives that were broken and forever changed. I worked with adjusters to put a dollar figure on the traumatic injuries suffered by people in Illinois in car accidents and workplace accidents. I also learned how insurance companies minimize their risk of paying money to the injured. I grew frustrated with my role in the process, because an insurance company is in business to collect money and keep it. They are not in the business of compassion for the injured people. Now I want to use the knowledge and experience I gained while working for them, and put it to work for you. I want to help injured people in Illinois get the peace of mind and the security that they deserve. I am committed to justice for real people. You are more than just a case number or another file in the cabinet to me - you are an individual, with problems and needs unlike anyone else. I promise that you and your case will receive my personal attention and I will expend all of my energy bring the knowledge and experience of my legal team to bear to see that you are treated with the respect you deserve.. Away from the Courtroom and the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife Jaci and our dog Wellington. I am still an avid soccer player and works with professional soccer players to further their careers and volunteer with SPENSA, a soccer league for children with special needs. I also serve as the Steering Committee Chairman for the St. Louis Public Library’s Young Literati, a group devoted to spreading the possibilities that exist within the St. Louis library system and reaching out to the community to offer those resources.

Michael J. Brennan has been a practicing personal injury trial lawyer since 1985.  He graduated from John Marshall Law School with his Juris Doctorate and was an assistant state’s attorney on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.  He has had over 30 years of trial experience handling personal injury cases from motor vehicle accidents to workplace injuries.  In 1995, he formed his own law firm, Law Offices of Michael J. Brennan, P.C. where he also practices criminal defense.  Michael’s aggressive dedication to his clients has proven effective, successfully earning over $10 million in settlements for his clients.  NO FEE UNTIL YOU WIN

Attorney Jaime Barker is a dedicated and personable advocate in Cook County—ready to guide clients through a wide range of legal matters. With a keen understanding of the law and a tenacious approach to each case, he has secured favourable outcomes for residents facing family law, criminal defense and personal injury disputes.. Jaime Barker earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2009. He proceeded to the John Marshall Law School, where he obtained his Doctor of Law degree in 2013. Following graduation, he joined an Orland Park firm as an associate attorney—gaining hands-on experience in Cook County’s court systems over more than two years. Today, he serves as head attorney at the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., based in Orland Park and serving clients throughout Cook County.. At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., Jaime Barker delivers a balanced practice covering real estate, DUI and traffic matters, personal injury, and family law. Clients rely on his clear guidance and timely advice as they navigate complex legal processes and pursue the best possible results.. Clients seeking an attorney who will dedicate time and focus to their case find in Jaime Barker a steadfast ally. He ensures that every individual understands their rights and options—entering each matter with confidence and a full grasp of the legal landscape.. Prospective clients may contact the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. today to schedule an initial consultation and discover how attentive representation can make all the difference.

Damon La Porte is a highly experienced trial attorney and litigator. Since earning his license to practice law in the State of Illinois Mr. La Porte has tried to verdict over 150 cases before judges and juries. In addition, Damon La Porte has arbitrated hundreds of cases on behalf of individuals and businesses and enjoys the distinction of being a Chair Qualified Arbitrator in the Cook County Mandatory arbitration system.. Damon La Porte’s primary area of practice is personal injury, including car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, machine accidents, product liability, pharmaceutical drug injuries, slip and fall, construction injuries, animal attacks and more. Mr. La Porte holds an undergraduate degree in neuroscience which helps him in understanding his clients injuries and their medical needs. In 2010 Mr. La Porte founded the Law Offices of Damon J. La Porte, P.C. with the goal of serving the injured and obtaining justice for its clients. His law firm is regularly retained by seriously injured people and by businesses to defend them in lawsuits. Damon La Porte holds a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College.

John is active runner and is aware of the perils that joggers and pedestrians face these days, especially as incidents of distracted drivers increase with the use of cell phone and motorists texting while driving. John was quoted in a Runner’s World Magazine article concerning runner safety. Some of John’s recent race results are below:. 2001 NYC Marathon = 4:04:03 2010 New Jersey Marathon = 4:20:10 2010 Philadelphia Marathon = 3:56:29 2011 Philadelphia Marathon = 3:48:15 2012 Glen Ridge / Ashenfelter 8K = 40:29. In 2009, Mr. Burke was co-counsel with the Locks Law Firm who filed a Class Action law suit on behalf of a policyholder and a class of 21st Century standard automobile policyholders who purchased automobile liability policies with PIP medical expense coverage limits of less than $250,000. The matter was approved for final settlement on July 16, 2012 by the Hon. Jerome Simandle, USDC. As a result of this lawsuit, Defendants’ had instituted changes in their policies and practices with regard to obtaining Coverage Selection Forms from their insureds, and had taken remedial steps by reforming policies up to $250,000 in PIP coverage where PIP claims where open. Defendants changed practices regarding obtaining CSFs during renewal of existing policyholders where PIP coverage was indicated at less than $250,000. As a result of Plaintiff’s lawsuit, 21st Century reformed PIP coverage in 4,298 active policies to $250,000 (the majority which were previously set at $15,000), thereby providing approximately $1.1 billion in additional PIP coverage under such policies to New Jersey motorists In addition, regarding actual claims filed, as a result of this lawsuit, 21st Century reformed PIP coverage to $250,000 in 561 “open” claim files thereby affording such claimants over $100 million in additional potential PIP coverage for their claims.. Mr. Burke has successfully represented more than seventy homeowners in predatory lending cases against national banks, mortgage brokers and others. In some of the cases, homeowners were given false documents about the terms of their mortgages and misleading promises. Mr. Burke has pursued claims under the Federal Truth-in-Lending Act, and New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act among other laws.. Recently, Mr. Burke recovered $475,000. for the family of a prisoner who died while in custody. The family claimed that the prisoner who had serious health problems was negligently transported causing him to fall and sustain serious internal injuries. The family claimed that the law enforcement personnel denied the prisoner adequate medical care, which caused his death. The defendants denied any wrongdoing, but settled the case before trial.. Mr. Burke obtained a $750,000. settlement for a nineteen year old woman who was significantly injured in a motor vehicle accident. The young lady sustained herniated discs in her lower back and in her neck and a jaw (TMJ) injury. She underwent back surgery about two years after the accident as well as arthroscopic surgery for her jaw. The insurance carrier for the other driver contested that her injuries were related to the motor vehicle accident. The case arbitrated for the said amount which was  paid by the insurance company.. Mr. Burke settled a case for a young woman who sustained a broken ankle in a motor vehicle accident when another driver cut her off causing her to crash into a guardrail. The other driver fled the scene of the accident. The young woman was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery inserting screws and a plate in her ankle. After the accident, she developed a pulmonary embolism which required her to take blood thinner medication for about eighteen months. The driver of the other vehicle denied that he was involved in the accident and claimed that he was not even in the area at the time. His insurance company offered no money to settle the case before the lawsuit was filed and stood by their insured’s version of the accident. Our firm’s investigator tracked down a witness who saw the accident. Mr. Burke conducted a videotaped deposition of that witness thus preserving it for trial. Mr. burke then obtained EZ-Pass records of the Defendant driver which showed that he was in the area around the time of the accident. The case settled a week before trial for $247,500. which was paid by the insurance company which initially offered no money.. Mr. Burke won a jury verdict for an injured client, a United States Marshall Officer, who fell and sustained a non-displaced broken ankle while transporting a prisoner through a parking lot. We contended that the owner negligently maintained the area of the parking lot where Plaintiff fell on an uneven surface. The Plaintiff wore a cast for six weeks and then underwent physical therapy to help rehabilitate the ankle. Evidence was presented at trial that the injuries impeded the Plaintiff from engaging in rigorous physical activity, including special training in the United States Army Reserve. The jury award him $48,400.. Mr. Burke has successfully won trials in the Chancery Court defending home owners facing foreclosure with the end goal of allowing homeowners to keep their homes.

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