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George L. Acosta is managing and founding partner of the law firm of Acosta & Associates with offices located in Chicago, Wheaton & St. Charles, IL. He concentrates his practice in personal injury and civil litigation, with trial experience in the areas of car accidents, wrongful death, products liability, medical malpractice, premises liability and commercial litigation.
Mr. Acosta received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1986 from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana and his Juris Doctorate in 1988 from Loyola University Law School in Chicago. He was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Contracts, received honors for Leadership and service and served as an officer in the Hispanic Law Student Association.
Mr. Acosta is licensed in the states of Illinois and Minnesota (currently inactive). He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the trial bar in the Northern and Central Federal District Courts of Illinois and has successfully represented clients before Illinois' First and Second District Appellate Courts.
Mr. Acosta has served as General Counsel to mid-sized Chicago-based construction and chemical companies. He is a past director on the boards of Court-Appointed Specials Advocates (CASA) of DuPage County and The Fox Valley Lutheran Academy. He has also served as General Counsel to a Chicago-based charitable not-for-profit "Mary's Kids," which serves urban youth. He serves as a director and corporate Secretary for the Cuban Lutheran Fellowship, a not-for-profit religious organization. He is co-author of an Illinois Bar Journal article on the subject of Medicare liens (Spring 1991).
Mr. Acosta is a member of the DuPage and Kane County Bar Associations. He has previously served as a chair-qualified arbitrator in both the Cook and DuPage County Mandatory Arbitration Programs. He practices law primarily in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties but has practiced in most of the circuit courts of northern Illinois.
Mr. Acosta is married and has (6) children with his wife, LeeAnn. They currently reside in St. Charles, IL. Mr. Acosta is fluent in Spanish.
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37 years
37 years | 36 cases
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1999
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46 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ted | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
personal injury
Very ethical and efficient...I have worked with dozens of attorneys over the years and George demonstrates professionalism.
Posted by Ray | September 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Excellent attorney in Western suburbs of Chicago
I was a victim of a hit-and-run car accident at an already very difficult time in my life. George was wonderful. He took me through step-by-step and knew all the pitfalls to avoid in filing an uninsured motorist claim under my own insurance policy. George was very sensitive, compassionate, ethic...
Posted by William | May 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Professional, knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with
During our initial meeting, George helped me focus on what my expectations were for pursuing my personal injury claim. He proceeded to explain to me the process, including any potential obstacles. Once the claim was fully documented, George proceeded with negotiatIons, keeping me in the loop at all t...
Posted by Tracey | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great experience
George & his team did an amazing job on my personal injury case. They were empathetic, very responsive; kind & understanding. They helped me through the sometimes very long & confusing legal process which was all new to me. They took a very scary &painful incident for me & helped me resolve it in a t...
Posted by Dr. Timothy L. Heaton | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A pleasant experience
I found my experience working with George Acosta and his associates to be pleasant and professional. What appeared to be a complicated case ended up being resolved with great success. I was honored to have worked with these folks. I was located out of state, so long distance contact was the only w...
"George Acosta brings both intelligence and integrity to the legal profession. During litigation, he acts as a strong advocate for his client while maintaining a professional demeanor toward opposing counsel. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. George is extremely thorough and diligent. He takes his responsibilities seriously, but is able to conduct himself in a professional and gentlemanly manner."
"I have known Mr. Acosta for many years and know that he works tirelessly for his clients. His legal ability and ethics are of the highest caliber."
"I am pleased to endorse George. He is an outstanding personal injury attorney. He has great experience, excellent courtroom skills and is just a really nice person. You can't do better than George."
"George was opposite me on a very sensitive matter. He not only vigorously advocated for his clients, but also helped to find creative ways to bring the parties together."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Suspension issued in IL, 2023
updated on 10/25/2023Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Fellow- Academy of Bar Leaders, DuPage County Bar Association
1989
Leadership and Service Award, Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
1986
American Jurisprudence Award- Contracts, Loyola University of Chicago Law School
2014 - Present
Principal, Acosta & Associates
1996 - 2014
Managing Partner, Acosta & Skawski, P.C.
1989 - 1996
Partner, Sanchez & Daniels, Chicago
1988 - 1989
Associate, Williams & Montgomery, Chicago
2014 - Present
Kane County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1989 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2012
DuPage County Bar FoundationBoard of Directors
2008 - 2010
Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2012
Cuban Lutheran FellowshipBoard of Directors
1989 - 2013
DuPage County Bar Association, Civil Law and Practice CommitteeExecutive Committee
1989 - 2000
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
$1.75 million settlement
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2025
Annual Holiday Kane County Bar Association Attorney Gathering Attendee
2025
Guardian Ad Lietem Training with Kane County Bar CLE
2024
Proactive Management Based Regulations Certification Attendee
2019
CLE Convention Attended with 30+ Hours of Continuing Legal Education Attendee
2014
Pre-trial Litigation
2013
Monthly Committee Meetings Attendee/Participant DuPage County Bar Association, Civil Law and Practice Committee
2007
Premises Liability Update- Plaintiff's perspective
2021
2010
1993
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