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Stephen Duane Phillips
also known as Stephen D. Phillips, Steve Phillips
About Stephen
Biography
In a statewide survey of lawyers, Steve was voted in the top 100 Consumer Lawyers in the State of Illinois. In another statewide survey of lawyers he was voted as one of the Leading Personal Injury Lawyers in Illinois. Finally, he was voted a Superlawyer by his peers in yet another statewide survey of lawyers. He is an adjunct professor of law at Loyola Law School Chicago. He has received the highest possible ratings for legal ability and ethics from Martindale-Hubbell.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
30%
41 years
Personal Injury
30%
41 years
Brain Injury
10%
41 years
Car Accident
10%
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 40 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Phillips Injury Attorneys of Chicago
161 N. Clark Street, #4925, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2008 | Personal Injury
Auto Accident Claim
I was in a auto accident. I received Mr. Phillips name from a friend of mine who is also lawyer. He said that Mr. Phillips was one of the top lawyers in Chicago. I did some research on the internet and found out that everything my friend had said about him was true. Although my case was rather small ...
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"Mr. Phillips is perhaps one of the best mal practice attorneys practicing in the chicagoland area. With over 25 years of experience and numerous large verdicts and settlements he would be my first choice for representation. Further he will always find the time to speak personally to either you or your family during the sensitive time that your case is pending."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Illinois Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2012
Who's Who in Collegiate Faculty, Montclair Publishing
2012
Top Rated Lawyer:Managing Partner, American Lawyer Media
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Illinois Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Who's Who In Collegiate Faculty, Montclair Publishing
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Illinois Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2010
Illinois Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top 100 Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2010
Leading Lawyers Network, Leading Lawyers Network
2010
Illinois Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media, Inc.
2009
Illinois Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media
2009
Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Top 100 Attorneys, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Leading Lawyers Network, Leading Lawyers Network
2008
Illinois Super Lawyer, Key Professional Media
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association (TheATLA.com)
2007
Illinois Super Lawyer, Key Professional Media
2007
Leading Lawyers Network, Leading Lawyers Network
2006
Illinois Super Lawyer, Key Professional Media
2006
Leading Lawyers Network, Leading Lawyers Network
2005
President's Award,
2004
Leading Lawyers Network,
2000
Illinois Network of Leading American Attorneys,
2000
Who's Who Registry, Who's Who Legal
1995
International Who’s Who of Professionals, Gilbralter Marketing
1995
President's Award,
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Managing Partner, Phillips Law Offices
2013 - 2013
President, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Associations
2013 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
2012 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident-Elect
2011 - Present
International Academ of Trial LawyersFellow
2011 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association2nd Vice President
2008 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Attorneys
2007 - Present
American Association for JusticeSupporting Member
2006 - Present
Loyola University School of LawAdjunct Professor
2004 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-Chairman of the Publications Committee
2003 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-Chairman of Medical Negligence Committee
2001 - Present
John G. Phillips Scholarship CommitteeChairman
2000 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationNominating Committee for ITLA Officers
1999 - Present
Society of Trial LawyersMember
1998 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationEditorial Board - ITLA Journal
1996 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember - Legislative Committee
1994 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationContributing Member
1993 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Managers
1993 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember - Medical Negligence Committee
1991 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationChairman - Expert Testimony Exchange
1985 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Loyola University
Presidents Club
Justinian Society of Lawyers
Mentor for Mentor Programt
Member
Illinois Bar Foundation
Fellow
American Trial Lawyers Association
Birth Trauma Litigation Group
2010 - 2011
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association3rd Vice President
2002 - 2004
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee
1999 - 2004
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2000
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
1998 - 2008
Justinian Society of LawyersScholarship Committee
1997 - 1998
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 1998
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee
1996 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - 1997
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
1996 - 1997
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember-Special Advisory Committee for Constitutional Challenge
1995 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1996
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationParliamentarian
1995 - 1996
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1997
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - 2003
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationCo-Chairman - Publications Committee
1992 - 1994
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationSustaining Member
1985 - 1997
American Bar AssociationMember
1985 - 1987
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1984 - 1996
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
_____v. Methodist Medical Center of Illinois, et al.
$17,500,000.00
Proietto v. County of Cook, John Stroger Hospital, Et.al.
$2,000,000 Settlement
_____ vs. PWC
$10,000,000.00 Settlement
Blake v. CONFIDENTIAL HOSPITAL
$2,400,0000 Settlement
Naranjo v. Accent Flooring and Village Carpentry & Remodeling, Inc.
$900,000.00 SETTLEMENT
Blutcher v. Roseland Community Hospital
$3,186,047.00
Wilkes v. County of Cook d/b/a Provident Hospital
$2,850,000 Settlement
CONFIDENTIAL
3.25 Million Dollars Settlement
Thomas v. Columbia Michael Reese Hospital, et al.,
$2.8 million
Costantini v. Children’s Memorial Hospital, et, al.
$2.5 million
Batjes v. PACE
$2.7 million
Lemus v. ABK Construction
$2.7 million
Orseno vs. Circle W Tractor & Equipment, et al.,
$2.7 million
Kamalia vs. Suburban Lung Associates, Et. al.
$7.4 million
Weber v. Stephen Behnke, M.D., et al.,
$3,052,283
Smith vs. Little Company of Mary Hospital, et al.,
$3.4 million
Poyner vs. Metrick,
$3.45 million
Lee vs. Pace Suburban Bus Co., et al.,
$3.5 million
Solorio vs. Rush Trucking and Gary Turner et al,
$4 million
Schultz v. FSC Paper Corp., et. al
$4.032 million
Stevens vs. St. Francis Hospital of Evanston, et al.,
$4.25 million
Meltzer v. Frezza, M.D., et. al.
$5 million
Farrelly vs. Watts, et. al.
$5.1 million
Smith vs. Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, et al.,
$5.6 million
Bowdish vs Loyola University Hospitals
$7 million
Education
1985
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Juris Doctor
1981
University of Iowa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Update & Review Seminar
Evidence & Procedure
2012
ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar
Medical Malpractice Case Selection
2012
ISBA – Foundations, Evidence, and Objections Seminar
Jury Selection
2012
IICLE Illinois Civil Practice
Opening The Case
2012
IICLE - Pretrial Preparation in Civil Practice Seminar
Developing a Prosecution or Defense Plan
2012
2012 Spring Symposium
Day In The Life Video- A Case Study
2011
Webinar On Medical Literature
Webinar On Medical Literature
2011
University of Notre Dame Law School
Depositions of Defendants in Automobile Cases and Medical Malpractice Cases
2011
Medical Malpractice Seminar
Medical Malpractice Seminar Opening Statement
2010
University of Notre Dame Law School
Depositions of Defendants in Automobile Cases and Medical Malpractice Cases
2009
Sharpen Your Trial Skills
Opening Statements
2009
ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar
Deposition and Cross Examation of Defendants and Defense Experts
2009
Insurance, Liens & Settlements Seminar
Maxinizing Settlements
2008
Medical Negligence Seminar
Cross Examining and Deposing Defendants and Defense Experts
2008
ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar
Deposing The Defendant and Defense Experts
2008
IICLE Personal Injury Practice
Cutting Edge Medical Negligence Issues
2008
IICLE Personal Injury Practice
Damages In Injury & Death Cases
2008
IICLE Personal Injury Practice
Construction Law
2006
ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar
Crunch Time 120 Days to Trial
2005
Tort Reform Debate Participant
Tort Reform
2005
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses
How to Avoid the Deposition Jitters
2005
Advocacy Showcase: The Art of Advocacy — A one day Trial
Cross Examination of Plaintiff’s Damage Expert Witness
2003
ITLA — Medical Malpractice Seminar
Obstetrics and Gynecology Malpractice
2003
ITLA - Overcoming Juror Bias Seminar - Trial Story
Presenting the Case
2003
Illinois Tort Reform — What it Means
Illinois Tort Reform — What it Means
2003
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
How to Prepare to Testify
2002
Ross and Hardies Litigation Group Lectures
Preparing a Case for Trial
2002
ITLA - Tort Litigation - From Intake to Verdict Seminar
Moderator
2001
ITLA - Medical Malpractice Seminar
Cardiac Cases
2001
IICLE - How to Depose a Doctor Seminar
Moderator
2000
ITLA - Medical Malpractice Seminar
Investigating the Defense Witnesses
2000
ITLA - Anatomy of a Trial Seminar
Handling the Defense Experts
1999
ITLA - Trial Techniques Seminar
Moderator
1999
IICLE - Modern Medical Malpractice Litigation
Standard of Care
1998
Valparaiso Law School - Litigation
Plaintiff vs Defense Practice
1998
Ross and Hardies Litigation Group Lectures
Preparing a Case for Trial
1998
John Marschall Law School - Preparation and Tiral of a Product Liability Case
Plaintiff's Perspective
1998
ITLA - Under the Microscope: The Anatomy of a Malpractice Trial
Jury Instructions
1998
ITLA - Negotating and Settling Personal Injury Cases
Initial Settlement Considerations
1997
ITLA - You're on Trial Shotgun Seminar
Subsequent Remedial Measures
1997
ITLA - Maximizing results through Settlement and Trial
Prosecuting the Negligence Case - Opening Statement and Closing Argument
1997
ITLA - Issues, Answers, and Legal Trends
Liens
1996
ITLA - Update and Review Seminar
Structural Work Act and Construction Negligence
1996
ITLA - Medical Malpractice Seminar
Presenting the Plaintiff's Expert for Deposition
1996
ISBA - Trial Techniques Seminar
Getting a Case Ready; Getting A Verdict - Opening Statements
1996
CBA - Countdown to Trial
Preparing Your Case for Trial
1995
ITLA - The Nuts and Bolts of Handling Automobile Accident Cases
Preparing your case for Trial
1995
ITLA - Medical Malpractice Seminar
Combating Defense Tactics
1993
ITLA - Civil Practice - Update and Review Seminar
Settlement/Kotecki Update/Confidentiality Order
1992
ITLA - Young Lawyers Seminar
Obtaining and Presenting Expert Witnesses
1992
ITLA - Civil Practice - Moderator
Update and Review Seminar
Publications
2012
IICLE – 2012 Edition, Illinois Civil Practice
Illinois Civil Practice: Opening the Case
2011
Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association: Winter 2011
Practice Tips: Cross Examination of the Expert Witness: Rutherford et al vs Kochell et al.
2011
ITLA Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook
Learned Medial Treatises
2009
IICLE Civil Practice (Illinois): Opening the Case 2009
IICLE - Development of the Case on Facts and Law
2008
ITLA Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook Supplement
ITLA Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook Supplement
2007
Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook Supplement
ITLA Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook Supplement
2006
ITLA Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook Supplement
Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook Supplement
2004
Justinian Society Newsletter
From a Plaintiff’s Lawyer’s Desk
2003
Chicago Sun-Times - Letter to the Editor
Medical Malpractice Premiums, Legal Malpractice Premiums and boat Insurance Premiums
2003
Chicago Tribune - Letter to the Editor - Voice of the People
Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums
2002
IICLE -
Development of the Case on Fact and Law
2000
ITLA Trial Journal
The Use and Abuse of Medical Literature
2000
IICLE Practice Handbook
Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases
1999
ITLA - Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook
Learned Medical Treatises
1998
ITLA Trial Journal
Lost Pension Benefits in a Wrongful Death Action-a Wrong without a Remedy
1998
Letter from the Editor - Illinois Legal Times
Response to "Publishers' Prerogative" on Tort Reform
1998
IICLE - Modern Medical Malpractice Litigation
Standard of Care
1998
ITLA - Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook
Supplement
1998
ITLA - Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook
Learned Medical Treatises Supplement
1997
ITLA Edition of the Medical Malpractice Trial Notebook
Learned Medical Treatises
1996
IICLE - Illinois Civil Discovery Practice
Limitations on Discovery
1996
Crain's Chicago Business - Letters to the Editor
Unethical Conduct--Allstate Insurance
1996
IICLE - Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases
Supplement for Physical Injuries - Plaintiff's Perspective
1996
Illinois State Bar Association Bar News
Jury Selection - Consultants are Needed
1996
Illinois State Bar Association Bar News
Tort Reform Uninformed
1995
Illinois Politics
Viewpoint "Why We Don't Need a Law prohibiting Jury Selection Consultants"
1993
IICLE - Illinois Structural Work Act Practice
Trial Practice - Plaintiff
1993
IICLE - Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases
Physical Injuries - Plaintiff's Perspective
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