Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Benjamin Berkman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Benjamin, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joshua C. Grumke is an associate attorney in the asbestos practice at Wallace Miller. He works with individuals across the country who were put in harm’s way by companies that prioritized their bottom line over their employees’ safety. In his work, his primary focus is making sure that clients get what they need to provide stability and a path forward for themselves and their families. Combining patience and compassion with efficiency, diligence, and thorough knowledge of the law,...
Jakub Banaszak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jakub, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jakub is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michelle R. DiSilvestro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michelle R., 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 Michelle R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic an...
Teresa Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Teresa, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Teresa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jaclyn J. Kurth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jaclyn J., who practices law in Waukegan, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jaclyn J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John A. Mennie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John A., who practices law in Waukegan, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Colton M. Johnson Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Colton M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colton M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Attorney Luke Pfeifer is an associate at Simmons Hanly Conroy, where he focuses his practice on helping families affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. He joined the firm in 2019. Knowledge, Empathy and Passion Luke decided to become a plaintiffs’ lawyer because he wanted to be a voice for those who do not possess the means to speak for themselves. “My clients should expect me to handle their case as though I was representing one of my own family members,&rd...
Sam A. Harton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sam 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 Sam A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
You often hear the saying “work your way up,” a success story Lauren Edmunds truly embodies as she started her career with Meyers & Flowers at just 19 years old as an intern. Now over half a decade later, Lauren’s determination and ambition earned her the title of Associate Attorney at Meyers & Flowers. While working towards her bachelor’s degree at North Central College, she would spend her evenings in class and her days at Meyers & Flowers learning the pe...
Nicholas Flowers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Nicholas, 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 Nicholas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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...
Joshua M. Levin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joshua M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Aleah Severin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Aleah, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aleah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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