Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Injury & Malpractice Legal Guide 2025
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Contact UsChicago trial attorney Brian LaCien is a founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP. He has a broad range of experience in the areas of medical malpractice, professional negligence, wrongful death, class actions, trucking litigation, product liability, aviation negligence, civil rights violations and premises liability. LaCien and Todd A. Smith, also a founding partner, have a long track record of achieving exceptional results for clients, with more than $2 billion in verdicts and settlements and o...
Ben Whiting is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Ben, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kenneth T. Lumb joined Corboy & Demetrio as a Chicago personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer in 1995 after a tour of duty in the United States Army. Ken was named Partner in 2015 and Managing Partner in 2019. As a captain in the Army's Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG Corps), Mr. Lumb served four years as the Medical Claims Judge Advocate at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. His duties at the Defense Department's largest medical facility included medical malpr...
ADAM J. ZAYED Founder, Managing Attorney of Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys Adam Zayed is a top-rated and award-winning Chicago personal injury lawyer . Since Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys was formed in 2009, Adam Zayed has built a reputation among his peers in the legal field by providing vigorous yet compassionate representation. As the leader of one of Illinois’ most formidable trial law firms, Adam has been decorated with awards and appointments to leadersh...
Caitlin A. Maly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Caitlin A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlin A. is held by other top law...
Elizabeth Chavez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Elizabeth, who practices law in Geneva, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jessica Beringer is a Partner at Keller Postman LLC. She draws upon years of experience litigating high-stakes, complex disputes on both sides of the “v” to advocate tirelessly for the firm’s clients. At Keller Postman, Jessica currently represents the State of Texas in an enforcement action against Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, for exploiting Texans’ biometric information in violation of Texas law. She leads the firm’s day-to-day efforts on this ma...
Chris Livas is an accomplished personal injury attorney with a track record of success representing clients in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex product liability cases. He has secured over $100 million for clients in cases against major corporations, healthcare facilities, and insurance companies – results that speak for themselves. Chris combines deep legal expertise with genuine care and empathy, ensuring every client receives the strong, compassionate representation t...
Andrew W. Mason is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Insurance Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Andrew W., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review surve...
Marquel Reddish Longtin is a Partner and Chief Client Officer at Keller Postman LLC and Postman Law . Marquel Longtin is a tough litigator with extensive experience in settlement negotiations, having represented, and obtained compensation for, thousands of workers and consumers against some of the world’s largest companies. Yet beyond her courtroom success, Marquel is deeply committed to client care, ensuring that every client has a positive experience even during the most stressful tim...
Patrick A. Huber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Patrick A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geograph...
Jason DePauw is an Associate at Keller Postman LLC. Jason has litigated complex and catastrophic cases throughout his entire career on behalf of thousands of individuals who were killed or catastrophically injured, obtaining justice for his clients by holding the wrongdoers accountable for their harmful conduct. At Keller Postman, Jason represents individuals in various state and federal courts across the country, with a primary focus on defective product liability matters involving wrongful ...
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