Experienced attorney representing those individuals injured by the negligence of others. Practice areas include: motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, premises liability, construction accidents and products liability.

Handle full case load of civil litigation actions in the following areas: automobile negligence; premises liability; construction negligence; first party litigation (UM, UIM, MPC).Tried 14 cases to verdict before juries in Cook County involving allegations of injury including: head injuries; herniated discs in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine; fractures and dislocations; disfigurement and scarring. Over $1,000,000 has been demanded from those juries. Nearly 80% have returned verdicts for the Defendant(s). Litigated multiple cases in alternative dispute resolution forums including binding 3-person arbitration and mediation.

Worked closely with the Honorable Judge Joseph Van Bokkelen and his clerks in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.Researched and drafted court opinions in cases involving the following areas of federal law: Section 1983 claims involving violations of the 4th and 14th Amendment; the Social Security Act involving disability insurance benefit claims; municipal liability and qualified immunity; Title VII; the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.

Worked closely with trial attorneys in all phases of the litigation including: drafting and answering pleadings, written discovery, witness deposition preparation, medical discovery, dispositive motion practice, voir dire and trial strategy.Drafted and successfully argued summary judgment motion involving catastrophic and permanent injuries. Issues involved Indiana's landlord/tenant law in conjunction with Indiana Code 15-5-12.