Jay Paul Deratany

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Jay Paul Deratany

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL

About Jay

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 50%

50%
Personal Injury 50%

50%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Deratany Firm

221 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, 60601-1502

lawinjury.com/

Online Presence

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Jay Paul Deratany's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by BRYANT | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Definitely the best lawyer that Ive ever seen in action.

Jay and his team went above and beyond everything that we expected throughout our entire case. He put years of hard work, understanding, compassion and empathy into our case and fought for my baby girl with everything that they had. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone.

Posted by Dauneangel | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You want this firm on your side!!!!

The Deratany firm represented my family in a wrongful death/medical practice suit and won! The attorney's Jay Deratany, Mike Kosner and Megan O'connor went above and beyond to ensure a positive outcome. They not only "represented" my family they were aggressive yet personable and they fought hard. T...hey did the necessary research, hired expert witnesses, were beyond prepared and kept me in the loop throughout the process. During our 2 week trial, my thoughts were even if we don't win, I know it's not because my attorneys weren't prepared. The case they presented was flawless and I couldn't be happier with the outcome!!!! Believe me you want this firm on your side!!!!

Posted by Tricia Krause | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

Jay has been always compassionate and respectful to his clients. I am grateful that I had used his firm. He is highly skilled and knows how to succeed.

Posted by Michael | April 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good attorney!!!

Jay was a good representative and very professional. He was up front and transparent in helping me to understand the process, and he worked in my best interest.

Posted by south loop | March 6, 2009

Professional, Trustworthy, Helpful - Jay Paul Deratany helped me Win

From beginning to end Jay Paul and his staff were attentive, expedient, knowledgeable about the law and my case, and were very fair with our money and his time. My wife had serious complications during the birth of our son and Deratany helped find who was at fault and made sure we were compensate...d.

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Jay Paul Deratany's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul McMahon

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jay for some 22 years, initially working together on a few cases. I have seen over the years his nothing short of phenomonal results in court on behalf of his clients, oftentimes, with very difficult facts. One of Chicago's best."

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Dan Tsataros

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jay Paul Deratany is a brilliant lawyer who is extremely well regarded in the legal community. I have referred many cases to him! I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy McNair

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jay is aggressive, meticulously prepared and able to reason with the court and opposing counsel. He consistently gets outstanding results for his clients. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Elizabeth Panagakos

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Jay Paul Deratany on several personal injury matters a few years ago. Jay Paul is a talented litigator and passionate about helping his clients."

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Alexander Loftus

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Deratany consistently achieves great results in some of the most challenging areas of personal injury law. He specializes and does extremely well on difficult cases most lawyers won't take."

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Timothy McNair

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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2005

Lawyers Group, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2002

Ekroth Award for community Service, Community Support Services Inc

Work Experience

1992 - Present

President/ Partner, Deratany & Associates Ltd.

Associations

2005 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Advocates

2002 - Present

Member

1996 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

1991 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

1987

DePaul Law School

1984

Michigan State University

Speaking Engagements

2007

Radio Host guest speaker regularly

Ethics in the Law, Journalism and legal ethics

2006

Filing claims for Bad Faith-Legal conference

Bad Faith litigation claims against Insurance Companies

Publications

2006

Lawyers Weekly A News Paper Article featuring Jay Paul Deratany Discussing the privatization of foster care

2006

Fostering Families Today Where are the Laws to Protect Foster Families

2006

Lawyers Weekly Jay Paul Deratany Goes On Crusade To Change Foster Care laws

2005

Fostering Families 10 Things You Must Know and Do Before Becoming a Foster parent

2005

Fostering Families 10 Things You Must Know and Do Before Becoming a Foster parent

Languages

French

English

Activity

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