Jay Paul Deratany, licensed in Illinois and Florida, has won some of the largest single verdicts in the Chicago-land area for people who have been seriously injured or victimized by medical negligence,foster care or adoption negligence. He is part of the Million dollar advocates; member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; featured in Chicago Magazine and listed as Chicago's "Top Lawyer 2007, 2008 and 2009" ; featured in Jett Magazine, Adoption magazines, stories in USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Sun Times etc.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
French, English
The Deratany Firm
221 North LaSalle Street
Suite 2200
Chicago, IL, 60601-1502
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1990 | 06/01/2022 |
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1987 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Top Lawyers 2010 | Top Lawyers | 2010 |
Top Lawyers 2007 | Top Lawyers | 2007 |
Top Lawyers 2006 | Top Lawyers | 2006 |
Lawyers Group | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2005 |
Ekroth Award for community Service | Community Support Services Inc | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President/ Partner | Deratany & Associates Ltd. | 1992 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Advocates | 2005 - Present |
Member | 2002 - Present | |
American Trial Lawyers Association | 1996 - Present | |
Florida Bar | Member | 1991 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Orlando Sentinel | E-mails about Nancy Grace interrogation of Melinda Duckett show concern about ratings, lawyer says | 2010 |
Lawyers & Settlements | Attorney Jay Paul Deratany Expects to Depose Nancy Grace in Wrongful Death Suit | 2008 |
USA Today | Lawsuit against Nancy Grace, CNN moves ahead | 2008 |
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 | 2006 |
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 | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul Law School | 1987 | |
Michigan State University | 1984 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Radio Host guest speaker regularly | Ethics in the Law, Journalism and legal ethics | 2007 |
Filing claims for Bad Faith-Legal conference | Bad Faith litigation claims against Insurance Companies | 2006 |
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Paul McMahon, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
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.
Dan Tsataros, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 10, 2015
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.
Timothy McNair, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 12, 2013
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.
Elizabeth Panagakos, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 21, 2013
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.
Alexander Loftus, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 17, 2012
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.