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Firm: Hughes Socol Piers Resnick
70 W Madison St Ste 4000 , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice
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Firm: Staver Accident Injury Lawyers, P.C.
120 W Madison St , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice
Jared Staver is the founder of Staver Accident Injury Attorneys, P.C. based out of Chicago. As a trial lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience within the Illinois legal system, Jared is well-versed in all areas of injury law. Since opening his practice in 2013, he has helped countless individuals after being injured due to someone else's fault resulting in significant settlements well into the millions of dollars for his clients. Staver represents individuals in car accidents, truck crashes, rideshare accidents, wrongful death claims, premises liability, medical malpractice, and brain and spinal cord injuries. Though Staver is capable of representing anyone who has been wrongfully injured, Staver focuses largely on car accident injuries. Whether you've been involved in a rear-end collision, side impact crash, head-on collision, work-zone or construction accident, you can rely on Jared Staver to represent your best interests and protects your future they way you deserve.. Jared realizes the pain and emotion that comes with a car crash or other life-changing injury - that's why he built a law practice that not only helps people but really listens to them too. Our experienced team of Chicago personal injury lawyers provides individualized and attentive legal representation to people who have been hurt due to someone else's negligence. We always answer our own phones, and you'll know exactly what's going on throughout the entire process.. Staver is heavily involved in the legal community and is a member of several prestigious state and local organizations including -
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Firm: The Law Offices of John S. Eliasik
67 E Madison St # 1919 , Chicago , Illinois 60603
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Construction Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Trucking Accidents, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death
Mr. Eliasik is an experienced trial lawyer who has negotiated large settlements and tried numerous cases to juries. Before devoting himself exclusively to representing the injured, Mr. Eliasik performed years of trial work on behalf of one of the largest insurance companies, gaining insider experience on how “the other side” operates. Since leaving the defense side of the bar, Mr. Eliasik has devoted himself exclusively to helping the injured receive just compensation for over a decade, earning a reputation for results.
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Firm: Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, PA
233 S. Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Health Care & Hospitalization, Medical Malpractice
With over 26 years experience in litigation and transactional matters, I am dedicated to providing my clients with superior legal representation personalized to their individual needs. My extensive trial experience and diverse legal background provide me with a unique perspective and ability to effectively advocate on behalf of my clients.
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Firm: Trapp & Geller
205 West Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents
Jeremy L. Geller is a Partner at Trapp & Geller. He concentrates his practice on automobile negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice and serious personal injury matters. Mr. Geller graduated from the University of Wisconsin and the John Marshall Law School. Jeremy has received numerous honors and awards for his practice and success including. $1,910,000 - settlement on behalf of a 46 year old man injured on a construction site when he fell off ladder. Client suffered wrist, ankle and shoulder injuries.. $1,500,000 - settlement on behalf of a client who was severely injured at a local music venue.. $1,300,000 - recovery for estate of 80 year old woman killed in car accident.. $1,240,000 - settlement on behalf of construction worker who suffered neck and foot injury when a hoist malfunctioned and materials fell on the worker.. $1,220,000 - settlement for brother and sister injured in a motor vehicle crash with a construction truck. Clients suffered head injury and neck injury.. $1,122,487 - verdict on behalf of 52 year old man who suffered torn rotator cuff in a car accident. Defendants made no offer to settle case and insurance suggested a $5, verdict at trial. This case was on front page of the Chicago Law Bulletin on October 24, 2017. $1,100,000 - A young mason was working at a construction site when a concrete wall fell and collapsed causing serious injuries. Jeremy's client suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder and required surgery. Jeremy was able to establish that the General Contractor should have had additional fall protection and additional support for the wall. The case settled for $1,100, in Kane County.. $1,000,000 - settlement on behalf of a Metra Carman who was injured while pulling a tarp on the job. In this FELA case, the Carman injured his lower back and required a disc replacement surgery. Metra denied any liability and denied that the worker was injured. Metra failed to offer any money for 3 years the case was prepared for trial. The case settled 4 days before trial was set to begin.. Confidental - Jeremy was successful in achieving a confidential settlement on behalf of the family of a 13-year old boy who was killed as a result of negligence by a local municipality and a local landscaping company. The boy was fatally injured when he was riding a wheelchair through an open field and caused to fall and suffer catastrophic injuries from a concealed hole in the ground.. $986,000 - Mr. Geller proceeded to trial against the City of Chicago where a Chicago Police Officer collided head-on with our client resulting in serious back injuries. The City and Police Officer vigorously denied that the accident was their fault and never offered a penny to settle the case. At trial, Mr. Geller obtained an award of nearly one million dollars for his client.. $950,000 - settlement for a laborer who was injured at a Train Derailment when he was impaled by a metal pole. The client suffered serious abdominal injuries.. $875,000 - recovered for a construction worker who was injured when he fell from a ladder at a construction site. The ladder was only 4 feet tall. The injured client did not seek any medical treatment for more than a month after the fall. The case settled a month before the trial.. $800,000 - recovery for a woman who slipped an fell on a cement parking barrier that was sitting in the middle of a city sidewalk. An XSport gym owned the barrier and investigations revealed that the barrier was frequently being pushed by cars parking at the gym into the sidewalk. The woman tripped over the barrier injuring her shoulders and neck. The settlement will pay the woman and her family a structured payout for the remainder of her life.. $750,000 - settlement on behalf of FELA railroad employee injured in a METRA elevator.. $750,000 - settlement on behalf of woman who tripped over an extension cord at a MEIJER store and suffered low back injury requiring surgery. Client had previous surgery to her back years ealier.. $590,000 - settlement on behalf of 79 year old woman who was struck by FEDEX delivery van driving 1 mile per hour.. $500,000 - policy limits settlement on behalf of woman who suffered fractured wrist and had surgery as a result of a car accident.. $500,000 - successfully negotiated a settlement of $500, on behalf of a woman who slipped and fell on ice on driveway in DuPage County. The woman suffered a fracture to her ankle and required surgery. Even though it had snowed and rained for 4 straight days before the accident, Jeremy was able to establish that the ice was an "unnatural accumulation" which caused the injury. This case settled for the insurance policy limits without a lawsuit even being filed.. $400,000 - policy limits settlement on behalf of 60 year old man who suffered a neck injury and required surgery. There was a 2 month wait until after accident until client began receiving treatment for his injuries.. $350,000 - verdict on behalf of a 55 year old woman who injured her knee as she was walking on a city sidewalk and fell into a hole on Rush's property which was concealed by trash and vegetation. Despite there being no written complaints about the hole, Jeremy was able to establish that Rush knew about the hole on their property and that they were responsible. Rush denied the woman was injured and only offered $8000 to settle the case. This verdict was reported on the front page of the Jury Verdict Reporter. $325,000 - settlement in NURSING HOME case where client fell and broke her hip.. $300,000 - policy limits settlement for client hit by a drunk driver.. Mr. Geller has always been a zeoulous advocate for his clients and is readily available to keep his clients informed as to the status of their case. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice and is an active member of the community.
Firm: Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz
60 West Randolph Street, 4th Floor , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Personal Injury
Jeffrey Schwartz has worked at Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz since 2006, first as a law clerk and currently as an associate attorney. Jeff’s practice is dedicated to representing victims in medical malpractice, automobile negligence, and premises liability litigation. He has obtained outstanding results in counties throughout the state of Illinois, resulting in millions of dollars recovered on behalf of his clients. His trial experience includes cases involving medical malpractice, automobile collisions and declaratory judgment regarding the applicability of insurance coverage. Additionally, Jeff has successfully briefed and argued a case before the Illinois Appellate Court. As a result of his achievements, Jeff has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star, a recognition given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois under the age of 40.. Jeffrey grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and received his B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and his J.D. from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2010, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2012.. Listed are many of his notable cases:
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Firm: Goldberg & Schulkin Law Offices, P.C.
20 N Clark St Ste 3100 , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace, Civil , Corporate , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice
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Firm: The Deratany Firm
221 North LaSalle Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Adoption, Automobile Accidents, Civil , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Wrongful Death
Jay Paul Deratany, licensed in Illinois and Florida, has won some of the largest single verdicts in the Chicago-land area for people who have been seriously injured or victimized by medical negligence,foster care or adoption negligence. He is part of the Million dollar advocates; member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; featured in Chicago Magazine and listed as Chicago's "Top Lawyer 2007, 2008 and 2009" ; featured in Jett Magazine, Adoption magazines, stories in USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Sun Times etc.
Firm: McNabola & Associates, LLC
161 N. Clark , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Corporate , Criminal Defense , Medical Malpractice
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Firm: RM Law Group LLC
161 N. Clark St. , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice
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Firm: Jamie M. Trapp and Associates
221 North La Salle Street 2910 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents,Construction ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury,Workers Compensation
Firm: Lowis & Gellen
200 West Adams Street , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice
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Firm: Barney & Karamanis, LLP
180 N Stetson Ave Ste 3050 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice
Top Chicago Trial Attorney | A Successful Track Record of Millions of Dollars in Results for His Clients. James Karamanis is the founder of Barney & Karamanis, LLP, which concentrates its practice in helping victims of medical malpractice, other personal injuries, trade secret violations, contract disputes and other complex business disputes. James prides himself in his responsiveness to clients needs and inquiries, recognizing the importance for clients to be informed at every stage of their case. One of James’ most notable cases in the breach of contract area was a confidential settlement agreement that was reached where the defendant’s damage estimate ranged from approximately $150 million to $450 million, and the case was settled for an amount approximately equal to the accrual that the defendant had established for the case.. In addition to several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements achieved in the areas of medical negligence, business disputes and other personal injury cases, James also obtained a verdict in what is believed to be the only Plaintiff’s verdict in the State of Illinois for a wrongful birth case, in the amount of $530,000. The suit was brought against an obstetrician/gynecologist and local clinic for failing to inform a 35-year-old pregnant mother of the risks of having an abnormal child over the age of 35, and failing to offer her amniocentesis testing. The clinic’s physician also mistakenly assessed gestational age at 23 weeks when the age of the fetus was, in actuality, 16 weeks.. For the past two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, James has been selected by his peers and named by Chicago Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in Chicago. Additionally, he has been rated as a Super Lawyer, which recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is an independent rating service basing its selection process on peer nominations and peer evaluations.. Most recently, James serves as lead counsel on behalf of the Chicago JRW Little League players who were unceremoniously stripped of their title by Little League Baseball in the case of Butler et al. vs. Little League et al., Cook County Ct. No. 2018-L-000178. His press conference can be seen on YouTube at the following link: . James prides himself in representing the underdog against major corporations in the classic spirit of David versus Goliath.. James was born in Beloit, Wisconsin and made his way to the East Coast before coming to Illinois to practice law. His motivation stems from the people he helps. In James’s mind, nothing beats a David and Goliath story. He speaks fluent Greek, which makes him a valuable asset in today’s diverse communities.
Firm: Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz
60 W Randolph St Fl 4 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice
Jacqueline Brody Kanter was hired as an associate attorney at Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz in 2010. Since joining the firm, Jacqueline has worked on a variety of personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits. Currently, she has been concentrating her practice on nursing home and neglect lawsuits.. Jacqueline has dedicated her career to advocating for clients and their loved ones who have suffered serious injuries and hardships as a result of the negligence of the health care providers on which they depend.. Jacqueline graduated with her Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law in May 2010. Jacqueline previously law clerked at a private firm throughout law school, where she worked on medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. After obtaining her 7-11 license, Jacqueline interned at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office.. Jacqueline grew up in Wilmette, Illinois and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Jacqueline earned a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Illinois in 2007 and was an Illinois State Scholar and National Society of Collegiate Scholar.. Jacqueline’s commitment and persistence has resulted in millions of dollars recovered on behalf of her clients.
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Firm: Malman Law
205 West Randolph, Suite 610 , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice
Greg is a trial attorney at Malman Law. During his legal career, Greg has tried several cases to verdict. He has delivered a closing argument in a complex medical malpractice case, and been on trial teams that obtained over $5 million dollars for his clients. He concentrates his legal practice in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, and wrongful death.. Greg received his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. During law school, Greg served as an editor of the health law journal and was on the executive board of the Asian Pacific Law Student Association. He currently coaches Loyola's Criminial Mock Trial team, and is a member of Loyola's Young Alumni Committee.. He is also on the Junior Board of The Little Giraffe Foundation, an organization that raises money for NICU families in the Chicagoland area and neo-natal research. Greg volunteers at Legal Prep Charter Academy, a Chicago public high school, where he serves as a mentor.. Greg is the President of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago. He is also an active member of the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago, the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice.
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Firm: Law Offices of John G. Kelly, P.C.
30 N. LaSalle. , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Civil , Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Personal Injury
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Firm: Abels & Annes, P.C.
100 N. LaSalle St. , Chicago , Illinois 60602
Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Automobile Accidents, Automotive Products Liability, Aviation & Aerospace, Drugs & Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Railroad/FELA, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death
Gary Annes has been practicing law in Illinois since 1995. In his time as a lawyer Gary has excelled at obtaining the best possible outcomes for his clients. Gary's eagerness to work closely with clients to address their individual needs and maximize their recoveries has earned Gary an excellent reputation with his clients and the legal profession in general.. Gary is a partner with Abels & Annes, P.C. Gary's practice includes personal injury law, auto accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, product liability and medical malpractice.. Gary has successfully collected millions of dollars for his clients through jury trials, arbitration and mediation, and settlement conferences.. Gary earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.. Gary is a member in good standing of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association of Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association and Public Justice.. Gary has co-authored publications dealing with the issues of proving damages in personal injury cases, initial investigations in medical malpractice cases and the effective use of alternative dispute resolution procedures.. According to Gary, the purpose of our judicial system is to give every individual the right to seek justice when they or their loved ones are injured or harmed as a result of the negligence of others. Gary has dedicated his professional life to this pursuit of justice. The modern judicial system can be a complex maze to the layman, and a skilled and experienced professional is necessary to obtain full justice and maximum compensation for injuries. It is clear that the insurance industry continued to invest time and money to put up as many barriers as possible to deny regular people the full compensation that they are entitled to.. Gary's dedication to fighting for justice and full compensation for people who have been harmed or injured is evident in everything he does. Gary's record of success for his clients exemplifies the skill, dedication and experience necessary to prevail in today’s modern legal system.. Gary worked with a defense firm for a number of years before he switched to fight for the rights of people who have been injured or harmed. While working with the defense firm Gary represented the interests of a variety of clients in the areas of personal injury law, auto accidents, premises liability, construction, wrongful death, toxic tort, insurance coverage and medical malpractice cases at both the Circuit Court and Appellate Court levels in Illinois.. While on the defense side Gary learned the tactics used by the insurance industry to limit the recoveries of everyday people. Gary is now able to use this knowledge and expertise to obtain maximum compensation and full justice for his clients.
Firm: Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz
60 W Randolph St Fl 4 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice
Erin Doyle joined Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz as an associate in 2012. She practices in the areas of medical negligence, wrongful death, personal injury, motor vehicle negligence, and product liability.. Erin has been recognized for her outstanding work and professional successes within the legal community. She has been selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers. This is an honor given to no more than 2.5 percent of Illinois attorneys under the age of forty.. Prior to joining the firm, Erin worked as an associate at Parrillo, Weiss & O’Halloran, concentrating primarily in personal injury defense. She has successfully tried over 75 civil jury trials to verdict. In addition, she has represented clients in over 150 arbitrations within the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program and AAA binding arbitrations involving uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.. Erin graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2007, after earning an undergraduate degree at Saint Louis University in 2004. While in law school, she was a member of the Southern Illinois University Law Journal.. Erin has been admitted into the Illinois Supreme Court and the United States District Court, Northern District.
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Firm: McNabola & Associates, LLC
161 N. Clark , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace, Class Actions, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Wrongful Death
Ted McNabola is a leading personal injury lawyer in Chicago and the founder of McNabola & Associates. He has spent over two decades advocating on behalf of injury victims across the state. He was recognized as Super Lawyers® “Top 100 Attorneys in Illinois” because of his success. Over the last 25 years, he has won 97% of all cases he has accepted and over 90% of trial cases he has contested. Recently, many of his cases resulted in verdicts that added up to over $75 million. Attorney McNabola graduated from Miami University of Ohio with his B.A. and Loyola University Chicago School of Law with his J.D.
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Firm: Levin & Perconti
325 North Lasalle Street Suite 450 , Chicago , Illinois 60654
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Aviation & Aerospace, Birth Injuries, Construction , Corporate , Defective Products, Federal , Insurance , Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents
John J. Perconti is a highly-acclaimed Illinois attorney and co-founder of Levin & Perconti. For over 25 years, he has devoted his practice to advocating for people and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. In 1992, he merged his practice with Steven Levin, and now the firm employs over twenty lawyers and has obtained over $520 million in verdicts and settlements for clients.. John has an excellent record of success representing clients in injury, elder abuse and wrongful death cases. He is nationally recognized as one of the country’s leading medical malpractice attorneys because of his extensive experience in federal and state courts. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of complex medical issues that has allowed him to achieve record-setting multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients.. John obtained a $14 million record failure to diagnose cancer verdict in Illinois for a woman whose doctor delayed her diagnosis of lung cancer. He also obtained a $7.5 millions record Illinois Jones Act settlement for a boat worker who was injured in a boat explosion in Alton, Ill.. In a birth injury case, John reached a $6.5 million settlement for a young girl who suffers from cerebral palsy as a result of an inexperienced physician’s failure to perform a timely c-section. John also achieved a $5.77 million Federal Tort Claims Act bench trial verdict against a Veteran’s Administration and a $5.35 million against a Chicago hospital for the family of an 18-year-old woman who died when hospital staff failed to diagnose her with postpartum cardiomyopathy.. John is regarded as one of the leading nursing home negligence lawyers in Chicago for his work on behalf of victims of abuse and neglect. John achieved a $3 million Illinois record nursing home pressure sore settlement for a client. In 2011 he recovered a $1 million settlement in a nursing home fall case.. John also has experience in all types of injury and accident cases. He achieved a $10 million settlement for a 5-year-old boy who lost his leg when he was run over by a fire truck. In 2010, John obtained a $6.5 million settlement for the family of a 32-year-old woman who was killed in a trucking accident. This settlement was a record-high settlement for a Kane County wrongful death claim . Additionally, John negotiated a $6 million settlement for two families who lost six children in an apartment fire, and in 2008, he reached a Jones Act settlement for $4.5 million for a deckhand whose leg was injured on a barge and required an above-the-knee amputation. He also settled a $3 million medical malpractice lawsuit against Advocate Brommen Hospital in Normal, IL.. John is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Society of Trial Lawyers, The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America and The Justinian Society of Lawyers, and has been a strong voice against tort reform. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers, an organization composed of The Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state, and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.. John was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 in the field of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He has received an “AV” rating from the Martindale-Hubbell American Law Directory, indicating preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards. He has also been named one of Illinois’ top litigators by Leading Lawyers Network and achieved a Lead Counsel Rating in Elder Law .. In 2013, 2014, and 2015 John was included in Chicago Magazine's Illinois: The Top 100 list , a listing of lawyers who topped the Illinois Super Lawyers nomination, research and review process. He has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer every year since 2005.. John was born and raised in Chicago and resides in suburban Chicago with his wife, Toni, and daughters Morgan and Paige.