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Louis C. Cairo is the Owner and Managing Partner of GWC. Under his leadership, GWC has become one of the premier Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation law firms in Illinois, with over $2 billion recovered for its clients.. Louis himself has earned a reputation as a compassionate, aggressive trial lawyer working on behalf of severely injured individuals and their families. He has set record verdicts and settlements in multiple Illinois counties, including Lake, DeKalb, Kane, Jo Daviess, and Sycamore.. Over the course of his career, Louis has received many awards and distinctions in recognition of his legal achievements. In addition to being named to the Leading Lawyers Network and to Illinois Super Lawyers, Louis has been honored as the Italian American Labor Council’s Person of the Year and the Italian American Executives of Transportation’s Man of the Year. He has also served as the president of the Society of Trial Lawyers.. Louis regularly educates building trades members on their legal rights, and he has lectured extensively to attorneys through the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.. When he is not practicing law, Louis enjoys spending time with his wife, his children, and his three grandchildren.

Brian L. Salvi joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., in 2013 and was named Partner in 2019. He concentrates his legal practice on cases that involve personal injury, products liability and medical malpractice.. Since joining the firm, Mr. Salvi has obtained the following noteworthy results at trial:. A $50.3 million jury verdict on behalf of a young boy who suffered a brain injury at birthA $17.9 million jury verdict on behalf of a 47-year-old Lombard woman who was hit by a truckA $9 million jury verdict for the family of a father and son killed in a Boone County car crash. The award is the highest jury verdict on record in Boone County, Ill.A $1.4 million verdict on behalf of a woman who was injured in a Roscoe, Ill. parking lot accident.A $1.3 million jury verdict for the family of a motorcyclist who was killed in a Chicago collision with a pickup truck$1.26 medical malpractice verdict in a federal tort claim against government-employed physicians in United States District Court – Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division.. In 2020, Mr. Salvi obtained a $7.5 million and a $3 million settlement in medical malpractice cases. In 2018, he obtained a $2.1 million settlement on behalf of a man who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a DuPage County motorcycle crash one day before trial was set to begin. The same year, he also secured a $2.7 million settlement on behalf of an individual who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a pedestrian versus motor vehicle collision. In 2017, he obtained a $4.5 million settlement in an institutional negligence case against a mental health facility for their failures in treating a patient.. In 2019, Mr. Salvi was named to Law Bulletin Media’s elite “40 Under Forty” attorney list, recognizing the top up and coming lawyers in Illinois. He was also recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Mr. Salvi also been named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers and an Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media every year since 2016. In 2019, Mr. Salvi was listed among the Top 10 Emerging Lawyers in the state of Illinois.. Mr. Salvi received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and his law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School.. As a law school student, Mr. Salvi competed in the American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition as a member of Notre Dame’s mock trial team. The team won the 2012 and 2013 Regional Championships in Louisville. In 2013, the team compiled an 11-0 record and outperformed 220 other teams in Regional and National competition en route to winning the National Championship in New Orleans.. Before he joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., as an attorney, Mr. Salvi served as a law clerk with the firm.. Additional credentials and distinctions include: memberships in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Association of Justice. Mr. Salvi is also a Chicago advisory board member of the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

Attorney Uche is a nationally recognized litigator and trial lawyer. Attorney Uche’s talent, dedication and passion for advocacy has led him to successfully try to verdict over ive hundred cases that span multiple legal specialties ranging from personal injury to criminal/DUI cases.. For instance, Attorney Uche recently secured a $1.18 million jury verdict against the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department in Cockerham v. City of Chicago; a nationally publicized civil rights case involving the shooting death of a 23-year old man by a Chicago police officer. Additionally, in Jones v. Villa at South Holland, Attorney Uche secured a record jury verdict of $625,000 for an elderly woman who suffered 11-hours of emotional distress while at a nursing home.. Within the area of criminal law, Attorney Uche has successfully argued and persuaded the Illinois Appellate Court in People v. Litiwn 2015 IL App (3d) 140429, to throw out his client’s conviction and 12-year sentence for drug trafficking; a case now often cited as legal precedent. Also, in People v. Holt, Attorney Uche got murder charges dismissed against his client by successfully filing a pre-trial motion to dismiss murder charges.. Beyond his success in trial advocacy, Attorney Uche has handled numerous high-profile cases that have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The Guardian and CNN. Additionally, Attorney Uche has been recognized by his peers as well as prominent legal organizations. For example, Attorney Uche is the recipient of a Top 40 Lawyer under 40 Award from The National Trial Lawyers. Also, Attorney Uche’s courtroom successes culminated with his selection for inclusion to the Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars list; no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the State of Illinois are named to the Rising Stars list.. Attorney Uche's commitment to the law was demonstrated at an early stage in his career. For example, upon graduating from one of the most prestigious Law schools in the Midwest, the University of Wisconsin Law School, Attorney Uche was the recipient of a string of advocacy awards, some of which included: the 2007 Best Attorney Award at the Stanford Law School Mock Trial Invitational Competition in California, as well as the 2006 Best Petitioner’s Brief Award at the August A. Rendigs National Products liability Moot Court Competition in Ohio.. After law school, Attorney Uche joined one of the largest and most respected prosecutor’s offices in the United States: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor, he successfully prosecuted well over a thousand criminal cases and in the process gained a wealth of experience in advocacy, which he employs successfully for his clients today.

Rob L. Kohen has been a member of the Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. legal team since 2014. He focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, construction negligence, and medical malpractice.. Mr. Kohen has obtained a number of noteworthy settlements in his time with the firm. In 2020, Mr. Kohen obtained a $20.5 million settlement on behalf of a man who was paralyzed and later died after the driver of a semi-truck fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into his home. The same year, Mr. Kohen obtained a $15 million settlement for a motorcyclist who lost his leg in a car crash.. In one of his first trials with the firm, Mr. Kohen was part of a trial team that won a $15.3 million jury verdict on behalf of an Army veteran who was injured at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. He also took a heavily disputed liability and causation case to trial that settled on the day of closing arguments for the $300,000 policy limits.. In recognition of his outstanding legal work, Mr. Kohen was recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. In addition, he has been named a Rising Star by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2018. Mr. Kohen has also been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media, an honor given to the top 2% of lawyers in Illinois who are under 40 years old or have practiced 10 years or less.. Prior to joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Mr. Kohen served as a law clerk at another prominent Plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Chicago for two-and-a-half years.. Mr. Kohen is a graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law. At Chicago-Kent, he competed in the American Association for Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Competition as a member of the law school’s nationally ranked Trial Advocacy Team. He also earned the CALI award for achieving the highest grade in an individual class. Since his graduation, Mr. Kohen has been invited numerous times to speak to current Chicago-Kent students on the topics of medical malpractice and personal injury law.. In his free time, Mr. Kohen is a highly accomplished athlete. Currently, he is ranked in the top 5 percent overall as an All WORLD Ironman Age Group Athlete. Since 2011, he is a six-time Ironman 70.3 finisher, three-time USA Age Group National Championship finisher, two-time Ironman finisher and two-time marathon finisher.. Additional credentials and distinctions include: membership in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago-Kent Alumni Association.

Recognized by several publications — and his peers — as an elite litigator, Paul has protected personal injury victims for over 18 years.  His tireless efforts have leveled the playing field against massive insurance companies and large corporations.  In just over the last decade, Paul’s settlements and paid jury verdicts have eclipsed $250 Million.  In more than 80 cases, Paul has orchestrated settlements at or above $1 Million.. Paul attended the University of Idaho for law school, where he was a published member of the law review.  He graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University, where Paul majored in history with a chemistry minor. Paul began his legal career in 2000, clerking for the Honorable Chief Justice, Myron E. Leavitt, of the Supreme Court of Nevada.  Paul then went to work for Nevada’s then-premier litigation firm, Lionel Sawyer & Collins and began his personal injury career in 2003.. In 2017, Paul Pays It Forward, was created.  The non-profit Foundation is focused on charitable contributions in a variety of areas.  Most notably, a portion of each settlement is donated to the Make A Wish Foundation and St. Jude Hospital to assist in the fight against childhood cancer.. Several publications recognize Paul for his success as a litigator, including:. Honored as one of the of Elite Lawyers of America. The Global Directory of Who’s Who Top 100 Rated Lawyers. Member of The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Member of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. 2017 MyVegas Magazine’s Top 100 Lawyer of the Year Honoree. Honored as The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers. Recognized as one of Rue Rating’s Best Attorneys of America. Member of America’s Top 100 Attorneys. Member of Distinguished Justice Advocates. Member of American Association for Justice. Member of The National Academy of Jurisprudence. Member of The American Society of Legal Advocates. Member of The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys

Lyndsay Markley is a nationally renowned personal injury attorney. She has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients. In the past two years alone, Lyndsay Markley Law secured tens of millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims in the areas of medical negligence, sexual abuse, automobile collisions, trips and falls, motorcycle collisions, trucking accidents. In 2018, Lyndsay received the prestigious designation as a "40 under 40" Illinois Attorneys to Watch 2018 by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin out of over 1, 200 attorney nominees. Lyndsay is also recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer (2017 -2019) by SuperLawyers and Chicago Magazine an honor available to attorneys with ten + years of practice and a Rising Star (2013 to 2015); a "Top 100" Trial Attorney in Illinois (2012-2017) by the National Association of Trial Lawyers; "Top 40 under 40" (NATL) (2012-2016); a "Top Woman" Lawyer in Illinois by SuperLawyers and Chicago Magazine; and "10 Best Under 40" (2014-2015) by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. In addition to these professional acknowledgments, repeated positive reviews by Lyndsay's clients have earned her the designation of “Superb Lawyer” on the AVVO. Lyndsay is regularly asked to speak to the media on her cases and regarding legal issues in general.. Before founding Lyndsay Markley Law in 2014, Lyndsay was a named partner at an established Chicago-based personal injury law firm and notably, the firm's youngest and first female partner. She attended Chicago-Kent College of Law where she obtained her J.D. and Ohio University for her undergraduate degree.

Andrew Kryder is the founding member of The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, an experienced Chicago personal injury firm. With over 25 years of litigation experience, Andrew has focused his practice on personal injury matters including car accidents, motorcycle accidents and commercial vehicle accidents. In addition, the firm handles construction site injuries, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice and work injuries. Through the years, Andy has compiled an impressive record of Verdicts and Settlements, some of which have been profiled in national and local verdict reporters.. In many instances, clients first meet with Andy under very difficult circumstances. He understands how the aftermath of an injury can take a physical, emotional, and economic toll on the individual and their family. Andy recognizes that each client has unique goals and expectations. That’s why every case starts with a conversation. His ability to listen, develop a strategy, and explain it in simple terms is what sets Andy apart from many other attorneys.. With over two decades of experience, Andy has distinguished himself as a litigator at the Circuit Court level and Appellate Court level. Andy has taken numerous cases to verdict, handled hundreds of arbitrations, appeared in court thousands of times and argued multiple cases in front of the Illinois Appellate Court. In addition, Andy is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.. The Kryder Law Group has compiled a record of results that few other firms can match. Collectively the firm has represented thousands of clients and recovered over $100 million dollars in compensation for their clients.. EducationThe Ohio State University, BA 1995DePaul Law School, JD 1998. Bar AdmissionsIllinoisNorthern District of IllinoisNorthern District of IndianaU.S. Supreme Court. Past and Current Affiliations Include:Chicago Bar AssociationChicago Bar Association Judicial Evaluation CommitteeIllinois State Bar AssociationLake County Bar Association. Accolades10 Best Client SatisfactionNational Trial LawyersBest Law Firm Lifetime Member. Should you have any legal questions or would like to set up a free legal consultation, please feel free to contact Andrew at or at

Experienced trial lawyer and advocate with over 35 years experience representing injured clients in personal injury cases and workers compensation claims.  I am dedicating to getting the best possible result in each and every case.

Backed by years of experience, Attorney James J. Morici is dedicated to protecting the rights of accident victims throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas. Since committing his life to judiciary work, Mr. Morici has handled a wide range of cases, including those involving car accidents, railroad accidents, premises liability, workplace accidents, and more. Due to his hard work and dedication, he has recovered multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in numerous cases. As a result, he has been listed in Illinois Super Lawyers®.. Prior to committing his life to judiciary work, Mr. Morici attended DePaul University where he achieved his undergraduate degree. Upon the completion of his undergraduate studies, he enrolled at ITT/Chicago-Kent College of Law. It was here that he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Currently, he holds memberships in a wide range of associations including the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

I became a lawyer to help people. People who have suffered life-changing injuries. People who are accused of crimes. In both situations you are going against a mighty opponent (rich/greedy insurance companies or the government).. I pride myself in attentive and personal representation. Be assured I will aggressively protect your rights and fight for a just outcome. Most cases are resolved either through a settlement or plea agreement and sometimes that is the right choice, but sometimes it's not. That being said it is imperative you retain a lawyer who is willing and able to take your case to trial.

Justin Weinrich is a highly respected litigator who has spent more than a decade representing his injured clients in personal injury cases. Justin’s entire practice is dedicated to holding insurance companies and negligent drivers responsible for the injuries they cause his clients, and he has obtained tens of millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts for his clients.. Justin founded The Weinrich Law Firm LLC in 2013, focusing his practice exclusively on representing Chicago-area personal injury clients. Justin is an active member of the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Chicago Bar Association.. Unlike many other personal injury law firms, Justin’s firm does not advertise. Instead, The Weinrich Law Firm’s foundation is built on strong referral relationships with dozens of law firms throughout the greater Chicago area and referrals from many satisfied former clients.. Justin has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers Network for his litigation skills and reputation in the legal community.

Mr. Gravlin is an experienced trial attorney who has tried numerous personal injury and workers compensation cases on behalf of injured plaintiffs and workers. He is a former Prosecutor who has the added benefit of having represented defendants and insurance companies in both workers compensation and personal injury cases. Due to this experience, Mr. Gravlin understands firsthand how defendants and insurance companies think and uses that insight to get the best results for his clients. Mr. Gravlin is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the DePaul University College of Law and a member of the Chicago Bar Association.

Colin M. Jones is a Trial Attorney licensed in both California and Illinois. In his career, Mr. Jones has obtained combined verdicts and settlements of over $10,000, including a 2013 settlement of $1,150,, which represents the largest settlement in Illinois history for a dog bite case. Colin concentrates his practice in the areas of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and products liability. In 2012 Mr. Jones was selected as a member into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 organization. Additionally, the National Trial Lawyers selected him as one of the top 100 Attorneys in Illinois for 2011, 2012 and again in 2013. Colin also has an AVVO rating of "Superb," as selected by his peers and clients. Mr. Jones received his Bachelor of Arts degree Cum Laude from the University of Southern California and his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law with Honors.

Mr. Kramer litigates Plaintiff's Products Liability, Catastrophic Personal Injury, and toxic exposure FELA litigation. His clients' well-being and satisfaction are his number one focus. Reach out today.

In February 2019, Jeffrey J. Kroll, along with fellow attorney, Elizabeth Kaveny, started the firm of Kaveny + Kroll LLC bringing with him more than three decades of experience representing victims of other individual's negligence in Illinois and throughout the country.  Jeff's focus is on cases that involve trucking accidents, transportation negligence, medical malpractice and products liability.. Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Kroll has secured verdicts or negotiated settlements in more than 75 cases that resulted in awards of $1 million or more, including six cases that in which the amount exceeded $10 million. He obtained a $148 million jury verdict on behalf of a dancer who was paralyzed when a shelter collapsed on her at O’Hare International Airport. Most recently, he obtained a $5 million post-verdict settlement on behalf of the family of a young woman killed while riding a DivvyBike, (Chicago's bike-sharing program).. Mr. Kroll belongs to several national and local legal organizations and holds leadership positions within them. He has presented more than 150 lectures throughout the United States on personal injury and wrongful death topics. Legal journals have published more than 115 of his articles on topics such as strategic jury selection, preparing and cross-examining expert witnesses, maximizing an injured client’s recovery and successfully handling wrongful death cases.“. Every year since 2011, Mr. Kroll’s peers have selected him for The Best Lawyers in America in the area of personal injury law. In 2002, Mr. Kroll was the only personal injury lawyer from the Midwest that the National Law Journal selected for its list of the Top 40 attorneys under the age of 40. He holds an AV Peer Review rating in the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory, which marks the highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability. His peers have also selected Mr. Kroll to be a “Leading Lawyer.”. Every year since 2005, Mr. Kroll has been named to the Illinois “Super Lawyers” list. For seven consecutive years, the American Trial Lawyers Association has listed him as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois. Additionally, Mr. Kroll serves as an elected member of the DePaul University Board of Trustees.. Mr. Kroll has been interviewed in countless media segments and publications such as WBBM-AM 780, CBS 2 Chicago, ABC 7 Chicago, FOX Chicago News, NBC 5 Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and National Law Journal. Mr. Kroll has taught Trial Advocacy and Medical Malpractice Law at his alma mater, DePaul University and Trial Advocacy at Northwestern Law School. He has also taught a Deposition Practicum Course at John Marshall Law School. Most recently, Mr. Kroll was the only Illinois attorney to be published in the Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit, 4th Edition, recently released by Trial Guides and the American Association for Justice. He also served as the editor and author for the IICLE “Proving Fault in Auto Accident Cases” 2014 edition.. Mr. Kroll received undergraduate degrees in Finance and Economics from DePaul University in 1987 and went on to earn his law degree from the DePaul University College of Law in 1990.

A founding attorney at Woodruff Johnson & Evans, Dexter John Evans is committed to helping injured individuals fight for their rights. Mr. Evans is a firm believer in justice and the rights of hard working individuals. These beliefs drive him to be a fierce advocate for his clients throughout Illinois. He devotes 100% of his practice to personal injury litigation and has won numerous six-figure results for his clients. He makes it his mission to provide compassionate legal guidance and tireless representation at every stage of the legal process. Contact Woodruff Johnson & Evans for a free consultation.. Dexter has obtained several recent noteworthy case results, including

Steven M. Sandler is a Chicago-based personal injury lawyer and associate attorney at Woodruff Johnson & Evans. He has more than 35 years of experience as a civil litigation lawyer and has focused his expansive career on catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Sandler has achieved multiple million- and multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Prior to joining Woodruff Johnson & Evans, Mr. Sandler represented insurance companies and other defendants in injury claims. This background allows him to anticipate the defense’s next move, something he now uses to the advantage of his clients. Call for a consultation.