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Licensed for 51 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents, Personal Injury ... +2 more

About Donald

Biography

We have obtained millions for our auto accident clients.Let us recover the maximum for you.

Donald Shapiro has won record setting medical malpractice verdicts. Contact him to fight for you.

If you have lost a loved one due to a negligent driver or a negligent doctor we will sue for justice

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 40%

Wide range of malpractice cases including birth trauma, drug overdose, surgical errors,misdiagnosis, and nursing neglect. Obtained largest malpractice verdict in Wisconsin history($24.7 million) and largest verdict in Kane County, Illinois ($24,775,000).

46 years | 600 cases

40%

Car Accident 20%

All motor vehicle accidents including auto, truck, pedestrian, motorcycle, bus and roadway hazards.

51 years | 3,000 cases

20%

Personal Injury 20%

51 years

20%

Social Security & Disability 10%

Lauren Cohen heads up this practice area and helps clients with severe injuries , diseases and disabilities appeal denials for Social Security Disability benefits.

46 years

10%

Wrongful Death 10%

Although a certain overlap between this and other areas, special expertise has been developed in handling death cases. Recently obtained a record verdict in Downstate Illinois for the family of a worker killed in an industrial accident.

46 years | 150 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

2014

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 51 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1974

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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Location

Donald A Shapiro Limited

(312) 854-2541

Mobile

(312) 263-4609

Fax

180 North La Salle Street, Suite 3050, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Donald A. Shapiro's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Blake | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Sales Manager

From my first meeting with Don I new i was going to have him represent me. It was difficult enough to go through my rehab that I didn't want to worry about my lawsuit. His team kept me informed throughout the entire time. The end result of my settlement was way beyond what I had ever imagined. Th...is helped to make a difficult time in my life so much better.

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Posted by Carol L | August 21, 2014 | Medical Malpractice

Life Saving Attorney

My husband had a massive stroke at the age of 63 which was mis-diagnosed as a brain tumor. He could no longer work, we lost our home and we had to quickly downgrade into a smaller space. Donald Shapiro took our case and won a settlement for us which provided funds for my husband's care (he lived anot...her fourteen years). I was able to buy a larger house, care for him while teaching at home for nine years and then pay for his last five years of care in a nursing facility. At eighty, I am still teaching and I have the security that when I do decide to retire, the funds are there for me so that I will not be a financial burden on any of our six children. Donald Shapiro saved my life. Carol L.

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Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2014 | Personal Injury

Fantastic Attorney

I was struck by an automobile as a pedestrian and Donald Shapiro represented me. He did a fantastic job and secured an excellent settlement on my behalf.

Posted by Alice | August 04, 2014 | Personal Injury

Donald A. Shapiro, Excellent Attorney

I hired Mr. Shapiro to represent me when I was injured in a auto accident. He sucessfully secured settlements for me from two different insurance companies involved in the case. Donald and his team were with me every step of the way. He kept me informed and answered all my questions. He was very know...ledgeable in the law regarding all aspects of my case, which made me feel confident and secure. I would highly recommend Mr. Shapiro and his organization to anyone need ing a great attorney.

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Lauren Cohen

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Don is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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