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Michael Thomas Gill

Medical malpractice Attorney at Chicago, IL

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  • Licensed for 25 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1997
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Michael

Learn Michael’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Defective and dangerous products
    40%
    products liability, automotive defects

    26 years

  2. Medical malpractice
    40%

    26 years

  3. Personal injury
    20%

    26 years

Married with three young children. 

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Michael Thomas Gill
One East Wacker Drive Suite 3310
Chicago, IL, 60601-1918

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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 25%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • co-owner
  • Pfaff & Gill Ltd.
  • 1997 - Present
  • Law Clerk
  • Hofeld & Schaffner
  • 1995 - 1997

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1997
  • Miami University of Ohio
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1994

Legal Cases

  • 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
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Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • Rising Star
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2012
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Rising Star
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2011
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • Rising Star
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2010
  • Rising Star
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2009
  • Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 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
  • 40 Under 40 To Watch
  • Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
  • 2006
  • Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 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
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Publications

  • ITLA Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook
  • Chapter 4 - Negligence/Standard of Care
  • N/A
  • ITLA Automobile Litigation Book
  • Chapter 5 - Accident Reconstruction
  • N/A

Speaking Engagements

  • 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
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Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (3)
Endorse Michael
Medical malpractice Attorney | Apr 09
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!"
Wrongful death Attorney | May 14
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 25
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, passionate and will fight for your rights."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 01
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."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 14
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."
Wrongful death Attorney | May 16
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."
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