Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

180 N LaSalle St, #2640, CHICAGO, IL 60601

As a leading Chicago malpractice attorney, Dr. (PhD) Loggans has represented hundreds of children with cerebral palsy in medical malpractice cases. She has recovered millions of dollars to provide these children with needed care, equipment, educational computers and the means to sustain life. Ms. Loggans holds both a Masters and Ph.D. in Psychology, meaning that she has studied and examined the psychological effects of injury on an individual's mental and emotional state of being. She has the ability to connect with clients and understand their issues on a deeper educational and emotional level. Reflecting a commitment to aid victims with cerebral palsy that is above and beyond legal representation, Ms. Loggans has been active in many charitable organizations dealing with this devastating condition. One such organization is United Cerebral Palsy in Chicago where she has served as a member of the Board of Directors for over 15 years.

Personal Injury Law

216 E Grove St, Suite 2205, Bloomington, IL 61701

Terry obtained an Associates Degree from Sauk Valley Community College where he was on a basketball scholarship. He then went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University and his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. After completing his studies at SIU School of Law, he began his legal career working for the Missouri State Public Defender's Office in Buffalo, Missouri. During the two year period, he worked for the State of Missouri, he defended both misdemeanor and felony defendants and tried his first cases. He then entered private practice in Springfield, Missouri working for a successful civil litigation law firm which primarily represented personal injury, workers compensation, and medical malpractice claimants. There he did trial and appellate work, including arguing his first case before the Southern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Illinois and Missouri State Bar Associations.

Personal Injury Law

191 N Wacker Dr, Suite 1500,, Chicago, IL 60606

Mr. Ocasek received his J.D. from DePaul University School of Law in 1979 and his B.A from the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1976. Mr. Ocasek joined the firm in 1979 and represents clients at both the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Ocasek has won numerous personal injury verdicts and settlements for his clients throughout the state of Illinois in a variety of areas, including wrongful death, medical and professional malpractice, product liability, construction negligence, premises liability and transportation liability. He has also obtained settlement of many significant cases including a seven-figure settlement of the only personal injury lawsuit occurring as a result of the Chicago Flood. He is admitted to practice before the Illinois State Bar and the United States District Court and is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Fenwick Bar Association. He has provided service as a moot court appellate judge and as an independent and court-appointed arbitrator. He also serves as a Director on the Boards of community and regional organizations. He has also lectured at seminars of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Ocasek has been rated AV preeminent since 1990 by Martindale-Hubble, their highest peer and judicial review rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Personal Injury Law

1246 Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62301, USA

TYLER S. PHILLIPS began his legal career following his graduation from the St. Louis University School of Law in 2012. Since that time, he has developed a diverse practice area advising clients on legal matters related to personal injury, estate planning, estate administration, guardianships, and civil litigation. As the leader of the firm’s litigation and estate planning practice, Tyler works closely with each client and their trusted advisors, to create a comprehensive roadway that helps clients realize their goals and objectives and secures the future for their families. Clients appreciate Tyler’s ability to present complex legal strategies in down-to-earth, easily understood terms. With his extensive litigation experience arguing complex matters, Tyler has a passion for building nuanced legal arguments and zealously advocating for his clients to ensure their rights are maintained at all stages of their case.

Personal Injury Law

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

Area of Practice: Birth Injury Law Vasiliki “Vanessa” Makris is the newest associate attorney to join Beam Legal Team. It was during her tenure as a law clerk that she developed a passion for representing victims of medical negligence. Born in Athens, Greece, Vanessa was never one to shy away from asking the question, “why?” It is her second nature to always question the status quo. This passion for discovering the truth eventually paved the way to pursue a career in law. Decades later in a new country, Vanessa became a first-generation college and law school graduate. Although she is thousands of miles away from her “home,” Vanessa’s culture and values still remain and have shaped her into the proud Greek-American woman she is today. Vanessa graduated from Loyola University Chicago cum laude with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Philosophy and Ethics. Vanessa’s philosophical background inspired her to pursue her legal education at Chicago-Kent College of Law in the midst of a global pandemic. She participated in the Trial Advocacy program and joined the Hellenic Student Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. Vanessa currently lives in the heart of downtown Chicago. When she’s not practicing law, you’re most likely to find Vanessa in a hot yoga class or heading to Trader Joe’s to gather the ingredients for her exquisite home-cooked meals. She’ll never miss an opportunity to pet your dog, especially if it’s a Golden Retriever. After passing the July 2023 bar along with her older sister Joanna, Vanessa became licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Vanessa is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.