Married with three young children.
Practice areas
products liability, automotive defects
25 years
25 years
25 years
Languages spoken
English
One East Wacker Drive Suite 3310
Chicago, IL, 60601-1918
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1997 | 06/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 15 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law | Leading Lawyers Network | 2012 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Rising Star | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Rising Star | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2011 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law | Leading Lawyers Network | 2011 |
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law | Leading Lawyers Network | 2010 |
Rising Star | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2010 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law | Leading Lawyers Network | 2009 |
Rising Star | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2009 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Rising Star | Illinois Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law | Leading Lawyers Network | 2008 |
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law | Leading Lawyers Network | 2007 |
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law | Leading Lawyers Network | 2006 |
40 Under 40 To Watch | Chicago Daily Law Bulletin | 2006 |
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law | Leading Lawyers Network | 2005 |
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law | Leading Lawyers Network | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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co-owner | Pfaff & Gill Ltd. | 1997 - Present |
Law Clerk | Hofeld & Schaffner | 1995 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Board of Trial Advocates | Member | 2009 - Present |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Products Liability Committee | 2008 - Present |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Medical Negligence Committee | Member | 1997 - Present |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae Committee | Member | 1997 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Tort Litigation Committee | 1997 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 1997 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association, Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council | Member | 2008 - 2011 |
Illinois State Bar Association, General Assembly | Member | 2008 - 2011 |
Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section Council | Member | 2005 - 2007 |
Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education | Member | 2003 - 2004 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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ITLA Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook | Chapter 4 - Negligence/Standard of Care | N/A |
ITLA Automobile Litigation Book | Chapter 5 - Accident Reconstruction | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Miami University of Ohio | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Sharpen Your Trial Skills | IPI Update | 2009 |
ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar | Standard of Care and IPI 105.01 | 2008 |
ITLA Products Liability Committee Webinar | The IPI, Illinois Supreme Court, and Trying a Products Liability Case in Illinois | 2008 |
Tort Law Update | Specific Torts | 2007 |
ACOOG National Convention | Anatomy of a Medical Negligence Case | 2006 |
CBA/YLS Tort Litigation Committee | Picking a Jury in Cook County | 2005 |
CBA Tort Litigation Committee | Managing Referring Attorney Relationships | 2003 |
CBA/YLS Tort Litigation Committee | Handling Jury Instructions at Trial | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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S.R. v. Cascade Mountain, Inc. | CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT |
T.H. & L.J. v. Colonial Coach Lines | $750,000 Settlement |
Y.I. et al. v. The Mark Travel Corp. d/b/a Funjet Vacations | Settlement - CONFIDENTIAL AMOUNT |
Estate of Thurmon v. Isaac Thapedi, M.D. (Cook County, IL) | $950,000 Settlement |
Ochodnicky v. Good Samaritan Hospital | $1.35 Settlement with hospital |
Andrew Hughes, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Michael for over 20 years. He's my first call on medical malpractice and PI matters. If you're looking for a tenacious and experienced litigator, look no further. He knows the law and is just a solid, down to earth guy - highly recommend!
Kevin Yen, Wrongful death Attorney on May 14, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mike was always thoroughly prepared for every event on our case together, from deposition to deposition, court calls and eventually trial. He is an attentive and compassionate advocate for his clients.
Andrew Hughes, Medical malpractice Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Michael for over 20 years. He's my first call on medical malpractice and PI matters. If you're looking for a tenacious and experienced litigator, look no further. He knows the law and is just a solid, down to earth guy - highly recommend!
Kevin Yen, Wrongful death Attorney on May 14, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mike was always thoroughly prepared for every event on our case together, from deposition to deposition, court calls and eventually trial. He is an attentive and compassionate advocate for his clients.
Jeremiah Stephan, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 25, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Michael Gill is a supremely talented trial lawyer. I was lucky enough to work for him for over four years and I saw first hand how hard he advocates for his clients. I cannot recommend his services enough. Hire Michael, you will not be disappointed.
Brian Conneran-Weig, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, passionate and will fight for your rights.
Rima Ports, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 1, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael is an outstanding plaintiff's lawyer. His clients love him because he's easy to work with and he gets outstanding results.
Matthew Ports, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 14, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
MIke is a great lawyer and is highly regarded in the community. It's been a pleasure working with him my entire career.
Bruce Pfaff, Wrongful death Attorney on May 16, 2008
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer's work. I confess to bias, Michael and I have worked together for 11 years. He is a very smart and hardworking lawyer.