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Steven D. Gertler
Steven D. Gertler & Associates, Ltd.
415 N. LaSalle Street
Suite Suite 402
Chicago, IL 60610-4542
Phone: (312) 781-6868 | Fax: (312) 781-0808
http://stevengertler.com/
Fighting for Injured Parties - 25 Years Experience
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to handle cases dealing with motor vehicle, trucking, motorcycle, bicycle and construction related personal injuries as well as wrongful death, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, slip or trip and fall injuries, and all other wrongfully caused personal injuries.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury - Defense
- Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
- Whiplash
- Felony Auto Accident
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Libel
- Slander
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Assault & Battery
- Child abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
- Legal Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Pesticides
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Bar Admissions
IL, May 1981
Bar Number: 3128691
Other Court Admissions
The Illinois Trial, Appellate and Supreme Courts, the Federal Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals
Association Memberships
CBA, ISBA, AAJ, ITLA, NASP, NARCA, and ILCBA
Continuing Education
I always exceed the required amount of continuing legal education.
Example Cases
We have handled thousands of motor vehicle accident cases. We have also been successful in prosecuting trucking negligence, wrongful death, construction-related and premise liability injury cases.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Chicago Kent College of Law
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Year:
1981
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of Illinois
City:
Champagne
State:
IL
Year:
1977
Number of Attorneys
8
State Licensed In
Illinois
Firm Focus and History
Our Practice is limited to personal injury and wrongful death, insurance subrogation, and collection of consumer and commercial debt cases.
Our law firm has been operating since 1987.
Previous Employment Summary
Prior to "hanging my shingle" in 1987, I was associated with law firms concentrating in personal injury, debt collection and insurance subrogation.
Activities and Awards
BV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Cook County certified arbitration chair person.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
While no legal outcome is certain, we always strive to educate and keep our clients informed of their legal rights, remedies and reasonable value of their case.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We always stand ready and willing to review all documents prepared by our clients in relation to their legal case.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
While it is difficult to undertake the legal responsibility in coaching clients who want to represent themselves, we are always willing to help educate our clients in the pursuit of their legal rights and remedies.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become an attorney in order to promote, protect and advocate the rights and remedies of parties injured by the wrongful conduct of others.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Twenty seven years of active plaintiff trial practice in a multitude of legal areas, together with regular continuing legal education and maintaining a reputation for honesty and integrity in the practice of law have contributed to my successful representation of clients.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose the practice of personal injury to stand up for the rights and to pursue monetary compensation and meaningful remediation on behalf of clients who have been harmed by the careless, reckless or intentional acts of others.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy the challenge of bringing about successful and satisfying results for my clients.
Tell us about your law firm:
We have a staff of seven seasoned associate attorneys who are assisted by twenty five experienced of paralegals, secretaries, clerks, and administrative personnel, all dedicated to servicing the needs of our clients.
What are your strengths and style?
We represent our clients and deal with our adversaries and the court in a strait-forward no nonsense manner. We utilize our experience to give our clients an objective evaluation of the merits and worth of their particular case, and then seek to exceed their expectations. We are zealous and diligent in the prosecution of our cases. We are always willing to fight for our client's rights, never selling out our client's interests during settlement negotiations or trial.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy hapkido, playing guitar, skiing, hiking, running and fitness.
Office Manager/Assistant
Paola Villarreal and Michelle Thompson and Jay Lazar
Fax
(312) 781-0808
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekends by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish and Polish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Generally our fees are contingent upon obtaining a favorable result. Depending on the nature of the case, a fee may be charged on either an hourly or fixed price basis. All fees are negotiated based upon the nature and the complexity of the case.
Hourly Rates
Hourly rates vary upon the lawyer and the complexity of the case.
Free Initial Consultation?
All of our initial consultations are free.
Typical Retainer
No, we do not have a typical retainer. The retainer amount would depend upon the nature and complexity of the case.
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