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Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Illinois

Lawyer Legion created this list of the top picks in 2024 for the best personal injury attorneys in Illinois. To rank the top personal injury attorneys, and other lawyers in Illinois, we used both objective and subjective criteria.

The top personal injury attorneys were selected based on their career accomplishments, success in high-profile cases, professional involvement, community leadership, and board certifications.

This list represents some of the most highly accomplished personal injury lawyers currently practicing in Illinois. When reviewing this list, please be aware of each of the following:

Lawyers cannot pay to be included in this list.
Only lawyers who are active on Lawyer Legion were selected.
No online directory can accurately determine a statewide list of attorneys who are actually “the best” at practicing personal injury law (but our list comes close).

Joseph Aloysius Power Jr
Personal Injury and Commercial Truck Accidents Lawyer
Chicago, IL
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Todd Allen Smith
Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Chicago, IL
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Adam J Zayed
Personal Injury Lawyer
Chicago, IL
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Thomas Guy Siracusa
Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer
Chicago, IL
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Daniel John Kaiser
Personal Injury Lawyer
Bensenville, IL
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Kathryn Lynn Conway
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Lawyer
Chicago, IL
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Carolyn Daley Scott
Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer
Chicago, IL
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Joseph W Balesteri
Personal Injury Lawyer
Chicago, IL
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Larry Robert Rogers
Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer
Chicago, IL
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Joel David Moses
Personal Injury Lawyer
Northbrook, IL
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Christopher Thomas Theisen
Personal Injury Lawyer
Wheaton, IL
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Mark William Mathys
Personal Injury Lawyer
Naperville, IL
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Personal Injury Bar Associations and Legal Organizations

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) - The ITLA is a nonprofit professional association of attorneys who represent plaintiffs in personal injury and other civil cases throughout Illinois. The organization provides networking opportunities and educational resources to its members including Continuing Legal Education (CLE) events. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) advocates for fair access to the civil justice system in Illinois and the Constitutional right to a civil jury trial.

Specialty Certifications in Personal Injury

Civil Trial Law - The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) offers board certification in Civil Trial Law, covering non-criminal litigation like personal injury and insurance claims. To qualify, an attorney must demonstrate substantial trial involvement, serving as lead counsel in numerous jury cases and participating in over 100 contested testimonial matters, including hearings and depositions. The focus is on actual trial experience and pre-trial dispute handling in various substantive law areas, before both courts and arbitrators.

Truck Accident Law - The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) offers a Truck Accident Law specialty certification program to help consumers identify qualified truck accident attorneys through verifiable credentials. This board certification acknowledges the intricate nature of truck accident litigation, emphasizing its distinct complexities. To achieve this certification, an attorney must dedicate a significant portion of their practice to trucking litigation, have hands-on experience in various truck accident cases, and pass a rigorous written exam.

Medical Professional Liability - Attorneys seeking Board Certification in Medical Professional Liability from the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) must meet specific criteria. They must pass the ABPLA's written examination and complete at least 36 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) in the specialty within the past three years or meet their State Bar's CLE requirements, whichever is greater. They are also required to provide 10 references, which should include either 5 judges or 5 attorneys practicing in medical malpractice law.

Illinois Attorney General

Illinois Attorney General - The Illinois Attorney General is the state's chief legal officer, responsible for upholding justice, consumer protection, and civil rights. This office advocates for fair policies, safeguards the public interest, and addresses legal challenges that impact residents. The Attorney General's authority extends to representing the state in legal matters, enforcing laws, and promoting equitable treatment for all individuals in Illinois.

illinois Courts

illinois Courts - The Illinois Courts are responsible for the equitable administration of justice within the state. Their duties encompass interpreting and applying the law, adjudicating civil and criminal cases, safeguarding individual rights, ensuring due process, and overseeing family law matters like divorce and child custody. Illinois' judiciary also plays a vital role in addressing legal issues specific to the state, such as those related to its urban centers and diverse population.

Illinois General Assembly

Illinois General Assembly - The Illinois General Assembly functions as the legislative body for the state, operating under a bicameral system consisting of the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives. The Senate has 59 members serving staggered, four-year terms, while the House comprises 118 members serving two-year terms. The General Assembly is tasked with proposing, debating, and passing laws that govern the state, as well as formulating the state budget, levying taxes, and addressing various policy issues including education, healthcare, and public safety.

Illinois Supreme Court

Illinois Supreme Court - The Illinois Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the state, responsible for interpreting and administering the law. Its primary duty involves reviewing appeals from lower courts to ensure the proper interpretation and application of state laws and the constitution. The court's responsibilities encompass hearing a wide array of cases, including civil, criminal, and constitutional matters, and establishing legal precedents that guide lower courts and legal practitioners across Illinois. Additionally, the Illinois Supreme Court oversees the regulation of attorneys, managing attorney admissions, setting ethical standards, and disciplining lawyers to uphold ethical conduct within the legal profession statewide.

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