Timothy J. Gardner

Timothy J. Gardner, Managing Partner of Gardner Trial Attorneys, brings extensive litigation experience and a strong advocate’s perspective shaped by service as Vice President of Auto Accident Claims for a major national insurer. A graduate of Morehouse College and Loyola University Chicago School of Law, he launched his practice at a leading Chicago trial firm and has since handled complex and routine litigation from inception through trial. His practice spans automobile and trucking collisions, product and premises liability, medical malpractice, contract and business disputes, franchise claims, false imprisonment, sexual-abuse matters, and other tort cases. Mr. Gardner’s insurer-side background provides deep insight into claim handling, coverage issues, policy language, and the practical steps necessary to maximize recoveries while protecting clients’ rights. Notable matters include leading a franchise breach case against a nationwide company, representing victims of a pastor-run Ponzi scheme, and helping an elderly woman recover her deed after a fraud. He is passionate about giving injured people a strong voice and securing swift, fair outcomes.