Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Philip E. Proud is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy, where he focuses his practice on helping those affected by asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma. Philip works directly with clients from the start of their case to its resolution and helps with all aspects of the legal process in between. “Once I receive a case, my clients can expect open communication, due diligence, honesty and empathy,” Philip explained. “My clients are individuals, families, and I make ev...
Rachel Legorreta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Rachel, who practices law in Naperville, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew W. Mason is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas 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. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew W. Mason since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-re...
David L. Durán is an Associate at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. who focuses his practice on personal injury , medical negligence, and wrongful death cases. Since joining the firm, Mr. Durán has helped obtain several million-dollar settlements on behalf of his clients, including: $7 million settlement in a Cook County medical negligence case $4.5 million settlement in a Cook County wrongful death case $1.8 million settlement in a Cook County misdiagnosis case $1.6 million ...
Allyson C. Cox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Allyson C. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Allyson C. Cox since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice a...
Heidi L. Wickstrom is a Partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. who represents clients impacted by catastrophic injuries, medical negligence , product liability , and wrongful death . With trial experience in both New York and Illinois, she brings a broad and dynamic perspective to her cases. Since joining the firm in 2018, Ms. Wickstrom has recovered more than $425 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of her clients. She has played a key role on trial teams securing some of ...
Aleah Severin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Aleah practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Aleah Severin since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Aleah Severin is held by other lawyers.
Patrick A. Huber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Patrick A. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick A. Huber since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition refl...
Payal A. Gurnani is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy. She joined the firm in 2019, focusing her practice on mass torts and class actions, with an emphasis on cases involving internet privacy and dangerous drugs and devices. A member of the Complex Litigation Department, Payal draws on more than 15 years’ experience as an attorney and a former career in information technology to help her clients. She directs a team of e-discovery attorneys, performs pre-trial evidentiary analysis, dra...
Soobin Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Soobin practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Soobin Lee since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Soobin Lee is held by other lawyers.
Jenna L. Ewing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jenna L. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jenna L. Ewing since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jenna L. Ewing is held by other lawyers.
Teresa Ryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Teresa practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Teresa Ryan since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Teresa Ryan is held by other lawyers.
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...
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