Joseph Michael Dooley III

Joseph Michael Dooley III

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 37 years

Car accident Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

849 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, Chicago, IL

About Joseph

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joseph M. Dooley III, P.C.

849 Sheridan Rd, Winnetka, Chicago, IL, 60093

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Joseph Michael Dooley III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathy | October 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Expert attorney with high integrity

Joseph Dooley helped me research and develop a malpractice case to help with a simultaneous court case where the issue was caused by said medical malpractice. He is insightful, deep-thinking, caring and provided excellent legal counsel for me in a complex case. There were times when he advised me to ...proceed in a certain direction and times when he advised refraining from legal action to protect me financially, even when it would be less lucrative for him. I highly recommend Mr. Dooley for any personal injury situation. He is an honest, intelligent and assertive attorney.

Posted by Kevin | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brilliant, attentive attorney. the best.

Joseph Dooley handled my car accident case with confidence, wisdom and empathy. . I was not at fault in the accident, but I had sustained physical injury and had a totaled car and needed someone who knew the law. Thank God I hired Joe. He knows the law, but he knows a lot more than that. He knows how... to aggressively handle insurance companies and collection agencies with logic, not emotion. He knew how to handle me with an amazing combination of empathy and education. I wanted to know and understand everything that was happening. Joe instinctively knew that. He was ALWAYS available for me if not instantly, that same day. If you have ever worked with an attorney before, you will know that this quality alone sets him apart. Joseph Dooley is a brilliant attorney who really cared about defending me and about my welfare.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2015

Strategic and insightful

Joe is an exceptional lawyer. I hired him with respect to a personal injury case in which, as a cyclist, I was hit by an automobile. Joe was highly strategic and insightful in navigating the complexities of the case. His experience proved critical in securing both a complete conviction in the crimin...al case (judge "threw the book" at the driver") as well as a meaningful settlement in the civil case. Joe knowledge and experience with the complexities of this process were really helpful. As my advocate he was timely, strategic, clear-headed, well prepared, thoughtful, direct and in the in - correct. Exceptional

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Joseph Michael Dooley III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Regina Etherton

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph is a fabulous attorney who vigorously, passionately, intelligently and ethically prosecutes his cases. I would highly recommend him to any client with a case in his practice area!"

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Mark Ferrante

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is always a gentleman who practices with a high degree of professionalism. I highly endorse him."

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Michael Muldoon

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dooley is an excellent lawyer and a good person. He really cares for his clients and works hard for them."

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Richard Pullano

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe on a personal and professional basis for approximately 15 years. We have worked on several medical malpractice cases together. Joe is highly intelligent. One of his strengths is his ability to highlight the strengths of a case and litigate its weaknesses. He is a person of great integrity. As a result, he is highly respected by opposing counsel. Joe is guided by always doing what is in the best interest of his client. Joe leaves no stone unturned and would do whatever it takes to obtain full justice on behalf of his clients."

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Barrett Pedersen

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Muldoon

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Sidkey

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is an excellent lawyer, and an even better person. Any client of Joe is in very good hands."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Attorneys, National Law Journal

Work Experience

2000 - Present

President, Law Office of Joseph M. Dooley, III P.C

Associations

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

The Society of Trial Lawyers

Member

1996 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1988 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1993 - 2003

Illinois Association of Park Districts

Member

Education

1988

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Southern Methodist University

BA, BS

Languages

English

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