James Power

James Power

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2022
Awarded Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
James Power
James Power
Chicago, IL
Works at
Power Rogers LLP

9 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

James Power is an attorney with Power Rogers LLP in Chicago, Illinois. Since joining the firm in November 2016, he has represented individuals and families in complex civil litigation involving serious injuries and wrongful death. His practice focuses on helping plaintiffs pursue accountability and compensation after incidents involving medical negligence, unsafe products, and other forms of negligence.

Mr. Power’s work includes cases involving medical malpractice, automotive and trucking negligence, products liability, premises liability, breach of contract, and other professional malpractice claims. As part of his practice, he handles matters related to Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

In addition to injury litigation, Mr. Power assists Mr. Devon Bruce in pursuing environmental claims on behalf of home-rule cities and small towns throughout Illinois. Through this work, he helps municipalities address environmental concerns and seek recovery related to contamination and other environmental harms.

Based in Chicago, Mr. Power represents clients across Illinois through Power Rogers LLP, advocating for individuals, families, and communities affected by negligence and preventable harm.

Works at
Power Rogers LLP

9 Best Lawyers awards

Power Rogers LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Arizona, B.A., graduated 2012
  • Loyola University Chicago, J.D., graduated 2016

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, 2016

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2016

Affiliations

  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - Fellow
  • Chicago Bar Association - Member
  • Illinois State Bar Association - Member
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Top Verdict: Top 100 U.S. Personal Injury Verdict, 2018

  • Top Verdict: Top 50 Premises Liability Verdict, 2018

  • Top Verdict: Top 10 Jury Verdicts, Work Accident, 2018

  • Top Verdict: Top 50 Jury Verdicts, Products Liability, 2018

  • Top Verdict: Top 10 Jury Verdicts / Fourth Largest Plaintiff Verdict in Illinois, 2017 — $85.9 million verdict

  • Top Verdict: Top 10 Jury Verdicts (All Practice Areas), 2018 — $21.63 million verdict

  • National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys — Top 10 Under 40, every year since 2020

  • Law Dragon 500 Leading Consumer Lawyers, every year since 2022

  • Leading Lawyers Emerging Lawyer, 2019–2023

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2019–2024

  • Lawyers of Distinction, every year since 2023

  • The National Trial Lawyers — Top 100 Civil Plaintiff, every year since 2020

  • The National Trial Lawyers — Top 40 Under 40, every year since 2018

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