Michael Thomas Gill
About Michael
Biography
Married with three young children.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
29 years
29 years
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in Illinois for 28 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael Thomas Gill
One East Wacker Drive Suite 3310, Chicago, IL, 60601-1918
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Michael Thomas Gill's Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, passionate and will fight for your rights."
"Michael is an outstanding plaintiff's lawyer. His clients love him because he's easy to work with and he gets outstanding results."
"MIke is a great lawyer and is highly regarded in the community. It's been a pleasure working with him my entire career."
"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."
Medical malpractice lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law, Leading Lawyers Network
2012
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
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
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
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
2009
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
2008
Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers
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
Top 5% of Illinois Lawyers in Med Mal & Personal Injury Law, Leading Lawyers Network
Work Experience
1997 - Present
co-owner, Pfaff & Gill Ltd.
1995 - 1997
Law Clerk, Hofeld & Schaffner
Associations
2009 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2008 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationProducts Liability Committee
1997 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Medical Negligence CommitteeMember
1997 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae CommitteeMember
1997 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationTort Litigation Committee
1997 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1997 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
Illinois State Bar Association, Civil Practice & Procedure Section CouncilMember
2008 - 2011
Illinois State Bar Association, General AssemblyMember
2005 - 2007
Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section CouncilMember
2003 - 2004
Illinois State Bar Association, Standing Committee on Continuing Legal EducationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT
$750,000 Settlement
Settlement - CONFIDENTIAL AMOUNT
$950,000 Settlement
$1.35 Settlement with hospital
$1.5 Million wrongful death settlement
$1.8 Million settlement
$800,000 Settlement
$27 Million verdict
$3.6 Million jury verdict
$14.5 Million jury verdict
Education
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
IPI Update
2008
The IPI, Illinois Supreme Court, and Trying a Products Liability Case in Illinois
2008
Standard of Care and IPI 105.01
2007
Specific Torts
2006
Anatomy of a Medical Negligence Case
2005
Picking a Jury in Cook County
2003
Managing Referring Attorney Relationships
2002
Handling Jury Instructions at Trial
Publications
N/A
N/A
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers