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Fees
Contingent (25%-33%)
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About Me
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We strive to obtain complete and swift justice for our clients. We limit our practice to people and their families who have suffered serious injuries or death... more
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I endorse this lawyer's work. He is widely recognized as an excellent trial and appellate lawyer. I have not worked with or for him. Nor is he a...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Michael Carter
, Chicago (IL), Over 2 years ago
Bruce is an outstanding attorney and the best trial lawyer I have ever met. His work ethic is unmatched, and I can only hope to emulate his devotion...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Matthew Ports
, Chicago (IL), About 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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32 years since Bruce Robert Pfaff was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Illinois |
Active
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1984 |
12/11/2011 |
| California |
Resigned
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1979 |
11/03/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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President, Senior Trial Lawyer at
Pfaff & Gill Ltd.
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1991–present
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of California, Hastings College of the Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1979 |
| Dartmouth College |
History |
A.B. |
1976 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Product liability, personal injury and medical malpractice |
Best Lawyers in America |
2010 |
| Top 100, Illinois Super Lawyers award |
Chicago magazine |
2009 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois |
American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) |
2009 |
| "AV" rating |
Martindale Hubbell |
2008 |
| President's Award |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association |
2000 |
| Finalist, Trial Lawyer of the Year |
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice |
1998 |
See all 6 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Legislation committee |
Illinois State Bar Association |
2002-present
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| Member |
Illinois Pattern Instructions committee |
1999-present
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| Chair, Amicus Curiae Committee |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association |
1994-present
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| National Board Member |
American Board of Trial Advocates |
2001-2007
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 7
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Cases
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Outcome: $9,346,663 verdict
Outcome: $30,000,000 verdict
Outcome: $10,500,000 jury verdict
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Publications
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| The [Jurors] Right to Submit Questions |
Chicago Bar Assocation Record |
2009 |
| Update for Medical Negligence Notebook, “Res Ipsa Loquitor,” |
ITLA's Medical Negligence Notebook |
2007 |
| Enforcing Darling Liabilities |
ITLA Journal |
2005 |
| Jury Trials in Complex Cases Survive Iowa Fight |
Voir Dire magazine (American Board of Trial Advocates) |
2004 |
| Too Complex for a Jury? |
Voir Dire magazine |
2003 |
| Texts Should Have Vital Role in Litigation |
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin |
2001 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Consumer Expectations and Risk-Utility in Strict Products Liability |
AAJ (American Association for Justice) Annual Convention |
2009 |
| Settlement Approaches: Plaintiff's Perspective |
Settlement Workshop |
2008 |
| Opening Statements |
Trial Practice |
2007 |
| Crashworthiness Cases |
Product Liability Cases |
2007 |
| Expert witness examination |
Masters in Trial: Crashworthiness case |
2007 |
| Use of Literature |
ITLA update and review |
2007 |
| Product Liability: Evidence and Jury Instructions |
ITLA update and review |
2007 |
| Automotive Seat Defect cases |
AIEG Spring Conference |
2007 |
| Investigating and Proving Crashworthiness Cases |
ATLA Midwinter Convention |
2006 |
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