Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Law

954 W Washington Blvd ste 215, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

Carmine graduated Summa Cum Laude from Albion College with a degree in Political Science and Concentration in Public Service. While at Albion College, he served as the President of the Student Council and played on the soccer team. He earned his law degree from Wayne State University Law School where he sat on the Law School Student Board of Governors. He was awarded best brief writer, Arthur Neef Moot Court Competition. Carmine also obtained his Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice from the University of South Australia School of Law. Before joining Beam Legal Team, Carmine practiced medical malpractice defense and specialized in birth trauma litigation. His background gives him a unique perspective which allows him to anticipate defenses and thoroughly prepare cases for our clients. Carmine has been recognized by his peers who selected him as a Leading Lawyer. Carmine is licensed to practice in Michigan State Court, Federal Court, Wisconsin State Court, and Illinois State Court.

Medical Malpractice Law

One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60601

In his 35 years of practice, David C. Burtker has handled all forms of medical civil litigation, with special emphasis on the trial practice of medical and health professional negligence, pharmaceutical manufacturer liability and medical products liability matters. He opened the Chicago office of Cunningham, Meyer & Vedrine, along with Mike Slovis, in 2002.

Medical Malpractice Law

60 W Randolph St 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Kristina K. Green joined the team of trial attorneys at Schwartz Jambois upon admission to the Illinois State Bar in 2011. Since that time, Ms. Green has devoted her career to helping victims of negligence. Ms. Green has successfully resolved numerous personal injury and wrongful death actions in a number of complex fields, including medical malpractice; vaccine injuries; products liability; premises liability; dog bite cases; and accidents involving taxis, automobiles and semi-tractor trailers. Ms. Green has received several awards and recognitions for her contributions to the legal profession from a number of legal organizations and publications, as well as her clients and peers. Ms. Green is also a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Women's Bar Association. The level of skill, care and attention Ms. Green devotes to her clients' cases is what truly sets her apart in this industry and is demonstrated by her clients' satisfaction with the results she obtains on their behalf.

Medical Malpractice Law

954 W. Washington Blvd., 215, Chicago, IL 60607

Matthew Patterson is a Chicago birth injury attorney and a partner with Beam Legal Team. His practice focuses on negligence involving obstetrical and neonatal care, including cases concerning hospitals, physicians and nurses. He became a partner in December 2017. Patterson’s trial work includes cases involving children with brain injuries sustained at birth. In 2022, he and Beam Legal Team obtained a $97.4 million Iowa verdict on behalf of a baby who suffered a traumatic brain injury. He also worked with Jack Beam on a 2019 Illinois case involving a child’s brain injury and Presence St. Joseph Hospital, which resulted in a $23,594,000 verdict. Earlier, in 2016, Patterson helped obtain a $53 million verdict against the University of Chicago in a case involving a failure to diagnose fetal distress and a baby who suffered HIE at birth. These amounts are reported in his firm biography as verdicts, rather than settlements. Before joining the firm, Patterson studied at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where he graduated magna cum laude and served as a member of The John Marshall Law Review. His academic record included Dean’s list recognition every semester and eight CALI Awards for the highest grade in a class. His firm biography lists memberships in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association of Justice and the Birth Trauma Litigation Group.

Medical Malpractice Law

20 S. Clark Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60603

Michael T. Mertz is a nationally recognized trial attorney and Partner at Hurley McKenna & Mertz, having recovered over $150 million for clients in complex injury and wrongful death cases across the country. Known for his tenacity in and out of the courtroom, Mike combines sharp legal strategy with tireless advocacy to help individuals and families find justice after life-altering harm.

Medical Malpractice Law

33 N Dearborn St suite 1930, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

Barry Goldberg is the senior partner in the Chicago law firm of Goldberg & Goldberg. Mr. Goldberg has concentrated his practices of over forty years in the area of medical malpractice with a special interest in litigation concerning catastrophically brain injured children and obstetrical malpractice. Mr. Goldberg has tried to verdict or settled cases in 23 states and is licensed to practice law before the bars of the states of Illinois, New York, Florida, Colorado and California. Mr. Goldberg is a former full professor at John Marshall Law School in Chicago and has instructed law students at IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law where he taught in the areas of medical malpractice and products liability. Mr. Goldberg has published over 40 articles in his area of practice and related fields as well as numerous book chapters pertaining to medical malpractice. Mr. Goldberg has lectured extensively nationwide on his areas of professional interest. To date, Mr. Goldberg and his firm, have obtained over 135 separate verdicts or settlements in excess of $1 million with an aggregate total in excess of $750 million. He also holds one of the largest drug products liability verdicts in America, an award in excess of $127 million.

Medical Malpractice Law

325 N Milwaukee Ave suite 202, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA

Marisa Schostok is a trial lawyer and partner at Dudley & Lake, LLC. Ms. Schostok concentrates her practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Schostok spent several years at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office where she prosecuted criminal matters. She has tried numerous cases to verdict and has argued matters before the Illinois Appellate Court. Ms. Schostok is a tenacious advocate for her clients and works tirelessly to ensure those injured by negligence receive the justice they deserve. Since joining Dudley and Lake in 2016, Ms. Schostok has received verdicts and settlements totaling over $100 million for her clients. Most recently, Marisa obtained a $25 million verdict in a 14-day trial in Cook County Circuit Court on behalf of the family of a 55-year-old man who died as a result of an undiagnosed and untreated anastomotic leak following hernia surgery at a local hospital. In addition to her dedication to justice for her clients, Ms. Schostok also devotes her time to the community through her participation in education and local charities. Ms. Schostok is a guest lecturer on the topic of Negligence at Northwestern University’s, Kellogg Graduate School of Management and serves on the board of the not-for-profit charity, The Michael Matters Foundation, which provides financial assistance to brain cancer patients.