Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 
Sean M. Houlihan is a partner at Power Rogers LLP in Chicago, Illinois, where he represents individuals and families in complex personal injury litigation. Since joining the firm in 2002, he has handled matters involving medical malpractice, aviation accidents, premises liability, automobile accidents, and product liability claims. His practice focuses on helping injured clients pursue compensation after serious accidents and acts of negligence.
Mr. Houlihan’s recognized practice areas include Aviation Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. He works closely with clients throughout every stage of litigation, from investigation and case preparation through trial and resolution. His experience includes representing plaintiffs in cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, unsafe property conditions, transportation-related accidents, and defective products.
In aviation litigation, Mr. Houlihan represents individuals and families affected by airplane and helicopter accidents and other aviation-related incidents. These matters often involve detailed federal regulations, accident investigations, and technical evidence. He works to develop clear and effective legal strategies tailored to the circumstances of each case.
Mr. Houlihan also represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice matters involving surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, birth injuries, hospital negligence, and other claims involving failures in medical care. In personal injury and premises liability cases, he assists clients injured in automobile accidents, construction accidents, unsafe property conditions, and other incidents caused by negligence.
Before joining Power Rogers LLP, Mr. Houlihan served as a law clerk with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, where he assisted with trial preparation, witness preparation, legal research, and brief writing. He also worked as an administrative assistant for former State Representative Thomas J. Dart from 1996 to 1999, assisting with legislative research, drafting, and constituent services.
Based in Chicago, Mr. Houlihan represents clients throughout Illinois and is part of the trial team at Power Rogers LLP handling serious personal injury, medical malpractice, aviation, and product liability litigation.
