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Adam is a seasoned attorney with over a decade of experience in civil litigation, now focusing almost exclusively on ERISA benefit claims including long-term disability (LTD), short-termn disability (STD) and health insurance denials, among many others. He is committed to representing individuals who have been wrongfully denied disability benefits under employer-sponsored plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Since 2019, Adam has concentrated his legal practice on ERISA claims, and since 2020 has dedicated his work almost exclusively to this complex and highly specialized field.. Adam began his legal career in insurance defense and personal injury litigation, gaining valuable insight into how insurers and large corporations approach claim evaluations, risk mitigation, and litigation strategy. This background provides him with a distinct advantage when advocating for claimants, as he understands the tactics used by insurance companies to delay or deny rightful benefits.. Now, as a committed plaintiff’s attorney, Adam helps clients navigate the procedural challenges of ERISA claims and appeals, including issues related to the very specific issue of proving claims for benefits that employees like you have paid for and earned. He brings a meticulous, strategic approach to every case, ensuring clients have the strongest possible evidentiary support and compliance with all regulatory requirements.. Contact Adam today for help with your wrongfully denied employee benefit.

A native of the Metro St. Louis Area, Greg Motil has long been interested in plaintiffs’ personal injury representation. He followed in his father’s footsteps by earning a law degree and spending his entire legal career as a personal injury attorney. He is a valuable asset to The Dixon Injury Firm team, where he frequently represents clients in complex cases involving motor vehicle accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, and workplace accidents.Greg brings an extensive background in personal injury litigation to his practice, including past experience in insurance defense. By representing clients accused of negligence, Greg gained invaluable insight into how the “other side” works, insight he now uses to the advantage of injured individuals and the families of those wrongfully killed. In every instance, he is dedicated to providing his clients with caring, personalized attention and maximizing their results. Call The Dixon Injury Firm today for a free consultation.

Patrice is an experienced civil trial attorney and Registered Nurse.  Patrice considers her role as an attorney similar to her role as a nurse and, as a result, is a tireless advocate on behalf of her clients.  Patrice strives at all times to listen, understand and address her client’s legal needs in a uniquely qualified and empathetic manner.

Peter Wachowski is a well-rounded lawyer who takes great pride in his work and has a passion for helping people in need. He is constantly looking for ways to improve, and won’t stand for complacency. Peter is well educated and versed in his field, and as a result, he is able to help a wide array of clients with varying needs. He is very hard working, and is always going the extra mile to get the absolute best result for the client, even if that means investing more time and money into a case. He works to have satisfied clients, and a better community as a result. Peter is a tremendous lawyer whose accomplishments speak for themselves. He has received many awards in his field, as well as settled many large multi-million dollar cases.  Peter is the great lawyer you need to get you the justice you deserve.. More Information on Peter Wachowski. Peter Wachowski, a principal in the Park Ridge Law firm Bellas & Wachowski, distinguishes himself as one of Chicago’s most powerful lawyers in his ability to influence in his professional community and express generous sensitivity to clients’ needs. Recognized by the Chicago Daily Bulletin in 2000 as “one of 40 Lawyers under 40 to watch,” Peter has established himself as a superb litigator and a zealous advocate of his clients who concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation and Civil Litigation. Dedicated to his legal vocation, he successfully counsels and eagerly fights for survivors and families affected by serious personal injuries arising from motor vehicle collisions, products liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, and construction accidents.. Peter takes pride in helping a wide array of clients and believes that being an excellent lawyer means more than winning a big verdict. Despite his impressive and proven track record of securing major settlements and verdicts for his clients, Peter’s main hope is that his versatile, top-notch legal expertise and impeccable professional integrity contribute to the prestige of the legal profession and make his community a better place to live.. Peter graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1987. He received his Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law School in 1990. Admitted to the bar the same year, he has been engaged in trial practice ever since. Peter’s tenacity and solid legal skills quickly brought him an amazing success rate in the courtroom, making him one of the most sought-after plaintiff’s attorneys in the area. Peter has handled numerous cases, including many jury trials, where he obtained six-figure verdicts and settlements. For example, in 2006-2007 he was involved in the litigation and $990,000 settlement of a case involving the shooting and killing of a young African-American man by a police officer in Lake Station, Indiana, which occurred when the man, who was walking down the middle of the street, did not get out of the street when told to by the officer; in 2005, he was involved in the litigation and settlement of a $2.9 million medical malpractice case wherein a doctor decided to shut-off heart monitors during surgery because they were annoying and caused the death of a Polish man; and in 2004 , he settled a construction accident involving a Polish man for $950,000 wherein the worker fell from a ladder and suffered permanent injuries. Additionally, he has successfully appealed numerous cases to the Appellate Courts of Illinois. Peter also won a case before the Supreme Court of Illinois, raising challenging legal issues and furthering the profession’s commitment to the rule of law and concept of justice. His outstanding analytical and interpersonal skills as well as his affable nature and personal rectitude make him a formidable courtroom opponent and a highly respected colleague.. However, Peter is more than a top-notch litigator. Despite his busy schedule, Peter always reaches outside the profession to help through community service, furthering the ideals of justice and the law outside the courtroom. In 2000, he received a lifetime membership in The National Registry of Who’s Who, a highly recognized biographical publication for professionals, which accepts only those who have made a measurable contribution to their profession and community. From 2001-2006, Peter has served as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee for Judicial Evaluations for Cook County, helping to evaluate judicial candidates and provide input to the public and judiciary. Peter is also an active member of the Illinois and Chicago Bar Associations, proving his commitment to serving clients in the Chicago area. In addition, in the past few years Peter made Bar News, a highly respected publication of the Illinois State Bar Association, which reported several times on his service as the President of the Advocates Society, an Illinois organization of Polish-American Attorneys that has existed since1931.. In addition to his excellent credentials, outstanding litigation skills, and genuine commitment to his community, Peter owes his success to his exceptionally caring and professional approach to his clients. Devoted to treating clients’ needs as his number-one priority, he approaches every case with the utmost seriousness and diligence. Peter, whose last name originates from the German “wach” (to “be awake”), likes to think of himself as a watchman who always guards and protects his clients’ rights.. Peter has developed numerous unique processes of handling cases that ensure that each client is always well informed and represented by a truly outstanding attorney. Throughout the entire process Peter always keeps his word, promptly returns clients’ phone-calls, meets all deadlines, works in a systematic and efficient manner, and screens prospective clients to ensure that each case receives his full attention. He does not tolerate being irresponsive to clients’ needs or wasting their time by “reinventing the wheel” every time. Peter requires that clients live by the same rules he demands of himself and his office staff. Peter believes that there is nothing worse than a disrespectful and arrogant attorney or staff member.. Despite his tremendous professional success, Peter never loses his desire to constantly grow in his vocation. His creative vision and professional vitality ensure that he will never stagnate, approaching his cases with perfunctory routine. Instead, he uses his exceptional skills and experiences to advocate for vulnerable victims, approaching each case with fresh energy and an unwavering commitment to improve his clients’ situation. No matter how much he has already accomplished, Peter always thinks for the future. Traveling the world, becoming a political leader in his community, and systematizing his office to serve his clients even more effectively are all important goals in his life and given Peter’s assiduousness and persistence, it is likely he will reach all of those and more. One thing is certain: Peter constantly works hard on remaining a first-rate advocate.. Peter is fluent in Polish and fully committed to helping Poles and his fellow Polish-Americans. In his practice, he often fights for blue-collar workers and people who often do not speak English and are non-citizens. He has served as the President of the Advocates Society, an organization that has existed since 1931, and marches in the Polish Constitution Day parade in Chicago, showing his solidarity with the Polish Nation. Peter also participated in many law fairs, voluntarily answering questions about important legal matters concerning the Polish community. In the future Peter hopes to establish a political organization that would support the rights and needs of Poles in Chicago.. It is also Peter’s dream to start an educational Fund. The way that the Fund would work is as follows: A certain amount of money would be donated to begin the Fund. The Fund would be used to educate children of Polish Ancestry. 90% of the profit generated from the investment would be awarded as scholarship. 10% would remain with the original donated amount. The amount remaining would consequently grow each year. Someday Peter envisions that every single Polish person in the world could be educated from the Fund. This is quite a dream. However, Peter believes that if we stop dreaming we stop growing. If we stop growing, we die.

Joseph P. Storto is a graduate of Loyola University, Chicago, IL and holds a JD from Chicago Kent College of Law. He has been admitted to the Federal, Illinois, and DuPage County Bar Associations, and is part of several business memberships, and affiliates including:Abbates Investments, past President; 1967-1975Colorado Ford Holding CompanyAllstate Insurance Investigations Workers Compensation, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Lead Investigator 1968-1971Attorney, private practice since May 1972; emphasis on Personal Injury and Criminal DefenseAssociated with Joseph J Lanzillotti, 1971-1975Partner, Lanzillotti, Storto, Torii, and Russo, 1976-1980. Joseph P. Storto, P.C., and Illinois Professional Corporation since 1976Chicago Title Company 2016

During the course of litigation, clients deserve a lot of attention.  They need help, they need money, they need to know what is going on with the case, they need assurance that they will get their day in court quickly, they need justice, they need to know the strength and the weakness of the case , they need to hear a warm, kind, and at the same time, strong voice speaking on their behalf, and they need to know their lawyer is an experienced fighter with a proven track record.  I have personally witnessed how in "large" firms, a client is yet another "case" and how their lawyers rarely return the client's call or inform the client of the status of the cases, and how cases take forever to resolve.  This is not how I run my office.  I am devoted to my clients.  I enjoy being a lawyer.  I develop a special human bond with my clients.  I try to become the voice of hope during a difficult period.  And, I am committed to recover the maximum amount of money possible to compensate my clients and their families for their injuries and losses.

Tony S. Kalogerakos, Esq. is the senior and managing partner in the law firm of Injury Lawyers of Illinois, LLC. Mr. Kalogerakos focuses his practice for the firm on complex civil litigation involving severe personal injury, workers compensation and wrongful death matters.  Mr. Kalogerakos zealously represents clients in all types of injury claims arising out of automobile accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, construction site accidents, work accidents, and wrongful death matters. Mr. Kalogerakos has represented clients from all over the United States and internationally, and has obtained millions for his clients.. Mr. Kalogerakos' results have won him the respect of his peers, who recently named him an Emerging Lawyer, an honor accorded to only 2 percent of attorneys under age 40 licensed to practice in Illinois. A hallmark of the firm is its exhaustive investigation of every case with the goal of obtaining the best outcomes for its clients.. Our attorneys and staff provide value to our clients with superior representation, creative strategies and reliable advice. We are trial attorneys in the truest sense; we are as comfortable before a judge and jury as we are at drafting a legal brief. Above all, each of us is committed to bringing the highest standards of ethics and a passion for justice to every client and every case. We command attention in the courtroom and enjoy the utmost respect from our adversaries.. Although Injury Lawyers of Illinois' results rival those of larger firms, its primary focus remains "to provide the highest quality legal representation delivered in an honest, professional manner to enrich the lives of our clients."--Tony S. Kalogerakos

Strategy and efficient play a big role in legal success. I focus on achievable goals. I settle when possible, and litigate when necessary. If I think a particular legal battle is not worth your time and/or money, I'll tell you so. I approach cases strategically, and commonly win against expensive downtown lawyers billing at rates significantly higher than my own.. Having faced a personal custody battle that culminated in my victory in the Michigan Supreme Court, I know from personal experience the challenges faced by those in divorce and custody disputes.. I've been appointed to the Illinois State Bar Association's Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluations (Cook County); as a member, I participate in evaluating judicial candidates.. While attending law school at Chicago-Kent, I worked for several judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County. I hold a master's degree from Northwestern University, and was a consultant before becoming a lawyer.

When you or your loved one is injured through no fault of their own, I work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve.  In particular, I represent the victims of medical malpractice and nursing home abuse & neglect, as well as those who have suffered from slips or trips and falls, car, truck, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents, and other personal injuries.

The Law Offices of Michael L. Fradin have experience representing clients with as low as $10,000 in damages and as high as $5,000,000.  Recent settlements within the past two years include a $2.3 million settlement for employment & labor (2016) and a $1.3 million settlement for medical malpractice (2015).  The Law Offices of Michael L. Fradin also have experience in representing plaintiffs in collective and class actions.. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, you need an experienced attorney who will fight on your behalf.

Alexander Gruzmark was born in Lvov, Ukraine, and immigrated to the United States in 1978, where he was raised and educated. Mr. Gruzmark graduated from Loyola University in 1992, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, and then completed his education at Loyola University School of Law in 1998 where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree.. Mr. Gruzmark has been practicing law in Illinois for more than 20 years. During law school, Mr. Gruzmark worked for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office under a 711 License. He also volunteered at the Free Legal Aid Clinic at Loyola University School of Law helping the less fortunate obtain legal representation. Since Mr. Gruzmark opened his practice, he has concentrated on providing solid, outstanding representation for his clients. Mr. Gruzmark's goal is to afford his clients with the best legal services available along with providing each client the personal attention they deserve. Mr. Gruzmark is an accomplished, compassionate, aggressive attorney who will diligently provide the best legal representation for you and your loved ones.

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Bridget Lawler graduated from St. Louis University with a B.A. Following her graduation from St. Louis University, Bridget graduated from Southern Illinois University Law School with a J.D. and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2000. After being accepted into the Illinois State Bar she joined her father to become a personal injury lawyer in Southern Illinois and to form the personal injury law firm of Lawler & Lawler. Helping victims of injuries and accidents is what Bridget Lawler strives for each day. Give Attorney Bridget Lawler a call today.

Kochan & Kochan, P.C. is a full service law firm committed to providing our clients with the highest quality legal representation possible. The firm is made up of the husband and wife team of Mark and Angie Kochan, who practice law across the Southern Illinois area, each bringing their particular talents and experience to every case.. Mark has experience as a former prosecutor for the Williamson County State's Attorney's Office, which gives him insight into how prosecutors handle each criminal and DUI case.  Furthermore, Mark has extensive trial and litigation experience.  Mark and Angie Kochan are committed to providing individualized legal representation and counsel in an efficient and timely manner, and always put the needs of their client first. With 30 years of combined experience, the lawyers of Kochan & Kochan, P.C. have the legal skill and knowledge required to effectively represent their clients. When you retain the services of our lawyers, you can be sure that you are receiving legal counsel of the highest caliber, and that your rights and interests will be zealously and aggressively represented.