Mark Stephen Bishop

Mark Stephen Bishop

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 26 years

Litigation Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

400 E. Diehl Road, Suite 300, Naperville, IL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Practice is concentrated in business and commercial litigation including unfair competiton, restrictive covenants, breach of contract, partner/shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, and claims for injunctive relief. I also represent families and fiduciaries in contested estate and trust litigation.

50%
Personal Injury 40%

Representation of clients with profound and/or permanent personal injuries and disabilities resulting from the negligence of third parties.

40%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 10%

Represents residents of nursing homes who have been abused, neglected, or mistreated.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Mark Bishop

400 E. Diehl Road, Suite 300, Naperville, IL, 60563

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Mark Stephen Bishop's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | May 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Small Personal Injury Case

I hired Mark Bishop LLC after consultation with 2 other firms and I am very happy I did. My case was a relatively small personal injury case and in the initial consultation both Mark and Andrew took the time to explain many details and answer all my questions. During the process I mostly consulted ...with Andrew who was in frequent contact with me to explain legal maneuvers and advise on strategy regarding settlement/trial. The process took over a year but resulted in a successful settlement above expectations. The communication throughout was excellent and I highly recommend Andrew, Mark and the staff.

Posted by Rose | May 5, 2015

The lawyer who restored my faith in lawyers

Mark is excellent I didn't want a lawyer after my accident but my family insisted on it and I am glad Mark Bishop was my lawyer. He really kept me informed

Posted by KG | April 27, 2015

Personal Injury Law Suit

Mark handled our case very diligently. He always kept us informed and was readily available for personal meetings or phone conferences. He promptly replied to our phone messages. In every step, he explained very clearly about our case and I am very glad that our case was handled to our immense satisf...action.

Posted by John | April 22, 2015

Very Pleased with the Services of Mark Bishop

On May 9, 2013 at around 11:30 pm, Janet S. was hit by a drunk driver. Janet was coming home from work. In the accident she suffered fractures to her neck and spine in 7 places. The most serious of the fractures was to "C-2" otherwise known as "the hangman's fracture" (because that is where the noose... of the hangman breaks your neck). Janet suffered several other -- far less serious -- injuries as well. Our three year old car was totaled. Happily, Janet survived without debilitating damage and has only minor lingering discomfort (which also might be age-related). We asked some friends of ours from church who are lawyers if they could recommend a good and fair attorney to us as we recognized that we would need representation. The person who hit Janet was only marginally employed and had only the barest minimum of liability auto insurance that would cover a mere 20,000 of any single accident. That amount could not even cover the emergency room costs and Janet's stay in the intensive care unit. We asked our friends from church for a reference to an attorney who was experienced, responsible, and not a caricature of the "ambulance chaser" who runs adds seeking any possible ways that a law-suit could be brought against anyone. Fair play and justice are high values to Janet and John (her husband). Our friends suggested Mark Bishop, who, at the time was in the HuckBouma firm with them). They said that Mark was good, assertive, successful, fair, and highly regarded among his peers. Equipped with that heartening recommendation from trusted people, we contacted Mark and he made an appointment with us at our house, The short account of the matter is that we are most pleased with our choice and will be quick to recommend Mark to anyone who seeks legal representation in a matter such as this. Mark was very patient with us in answering our many questions. His manner was cool and unflappable throughout. He carried his considerable legal knowledge and expertise with humility and also with confidence. Both Janet and John have graduate degrees and are professional people but we were overwhelmed by the complexity of what faced us. Mark carefully laid out the various options and strategies that he thought would be most fruitful and helped us to come to a much better understanding of what we could expect in terms of obstacles, time frame, and what we could expect from him. During the course of the next 18 months Mark switched firms from HuckBouma to Roberts PC. That happened without a wrinkle (other than switching email, telephone, and mailing addresses). In all our other communications and meetings, Mark's organization and attention to detail were most heartening. We saw him pursue a proper resolution while always being thorough and calm during an anxious time for us. Mark pursued all of the avenues for a good and just settlement that were available to us and now at the end of the process we can say, without reserve, that we were very well served.

Posted by Brenda | January 12, 2015

Accidental Death

I had the pleasure of working with Mark Bishop after my husband was killed in a sudden accident. I had no idea where to start or who to trust and after my first meeting with Mr. Bishop I knew I was in good hands. He made me feel comfortable and I felt I made the right choice in him. He explained step...s and options in a way I can understand and that made me feel I had hope for my case. My experience showed that Mr. Bishop was professional, on top of my case not only with timing but he also did his homework and was extremely knowledgeable on up to date and past happenings. I was very satisfied with my outcome and would highly recommend him if you are looking for someone great to handle your case.

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Mark Stephen Bishop's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mark is an excellent lawyer. He is very hard working and intelligent and brings a wealth of experience to the table. I highly recommend him."

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Stephen Koslow

Litigation lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark's legal knowledge and creative problem solving skills are assets that all of his clients should appreciate."

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Keith Roberts

Litigation lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Koslow

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

N/A

Rickert Award for Excellence in Legal Writing, University of Illinois College of Law

N/A

CALI Award for Academic Excellence, University of Illinois College of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Member, Law Offices of Mark S. Bishop, LLC

2014 - 2016

Shareholder, Roberts PC

1999 - 2014

Director, Huck Bouma, PC

Associations

2016 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Director

2008 - Present

Robert E. Jones American Inn of Court

Member

1999 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - 2018

Robert E. Jones American Inn of Court

President

2016 - 2017

Robert E. Jones American Inn of Court

Vice-President

2015 - 2016

DuPage County Bar Association

General Counsel

2015 - 2016

Robert E. Jones American Inn of Court

Treasurer

2014 - 2015

DuPage County Bar Association

Associate General Counsel

2014 - 2015

Robert E. Jones American Inn of Court

Membership Chairperson

2013 - 2014

DuPage County Bar Association

Chairman of ADR Committee

2013 - 2014

Robert E. Jones American Inn of Court

Programming Chair

2012 - 2013

DuPage County Bar Association

Chairman of the Civil Law Committee

1999 - 2020

American Association for Justice

Member

Education

1999

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Paralegal Committee Seminar - Personal Injury: A Basics Primer for Paralegals

Personal Injury Law

2013

Mega Meeting 2013

Settlements and Case Valuation

2010

Estate Planning Teleconference

What Estate & Trust Litigation Looks Like

Publications

1999

7 Elder L. J. 153 Crossing the Decisional Abyss: An Evaluation of Surrogate Decision-Making Statutes as a Means of Bridging the Gap Between Post-Quinlan Red Tape and the Realization of an Incompetent Patient�s Right to Refuse Life-Sustaining Medical Treatment

Languages

English

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