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Brad E. Bleakney

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Brad E. Bleakney

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Workers Compensation
    25 years, 2,000 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (20%-33%)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Hourly ($135-$225/hour)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
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  • Address registered with state bar
    One North Franklin, Suite 2625
    Chicago, IL 60606
    Office: 312-541-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

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About me: I was was originally educated in Pennsylvania, I attended Penn State for undergrad and in 1978, I came to Chicago for law school. During law school and for... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“CLASS A SERVICE - FIVE STAR GUARANTEED”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-07-26 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I can personally say that Brad Bleakney goes above and beyond in providing quality service. He is very informative and knowledgeable. Always answer... more
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“BEST PEOPLE PERSON LAWYER I EVER MET”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-07-18 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: My husband and I used Brad Bleakney for our workmans comp case, and we couldn't have been happier. He answered all our questions in a very timely... more

Endorsements

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Stephen Laurence Hoffman

I endorse this lawyer's work. Brad is the encyclopedia I turn to for all things related to workers' compensation. I've seen him speak on a number... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Hoffman , Chicago (IL), 4 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 25 years since Brad E. Bleakney was first licensed to practice law in IL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Bleakney & Troiani 1989–present
Associate at Dowd & Dowd 1984–1989

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
John Marshall Law School (Chicago) Juris Doctor 1984
Pennsylvania State University Pre-law B.A. 1978

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Chicago Bar Association,Workers Compensation Committee 1984–2009
Member Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association (Illinois) 1984–2009
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Will an ins company pay out a settlement to a...
Brad's answer: A settlement is not final until the pink settlement contracts are signed and actually approved by... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Good Samaritan Hip Check Awarded ISBA Workers Comp Newletter 2009
Workers’ Comp liens and employer’s uninsured motorist coverage Illinois bar association publication 2009
See all 7 publications

Cases
Title:
Alma Fajardo v. Layden
Practice Area:
Car / Auto Accident
Outcome:
$ 3.5 million verdict for plaintiff
Description:
November 2005, family members of a 6-year-old girl, Alejandra, were awarded $ 3.5 million in a tragic fatal traffic accident in 2001 that took the...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Medicare Set Asides in Illinois Workers Compensation: Avoiding Pitfalls ISBA Advanced Workers Compensation Seminar 2008
Utilization Review; Workers Comp Medical Care CBA Workers Compensation 2007
See all 6 speaking engagements