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Biography
Tim Is the 2025-26 president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.
He is the husband of Stacey Feeley Cavanagh, a trial lawyer and the proud father of six children: Ryan, Jack, Charlie, TJ, Kiley and Kate.
Over $950 Million Recovered! We’re a small firm with the resources and experience to take on big cases. I’m personally involved in every one. As award-winning litigators, we combine top-tier legal skill with a personal commitment to our clients, right down to sharing our cell phone number.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Birth Injury
12%
Brain Injury
12%
Defective and Dangerous Products
12%
Medical Malpractice
12%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 38 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Cavanagh Law Group
(312) 425-1904
Fax
161 N. Clark Street, Suite 2070, Chicago, IL, 60601-3434
cavanaghlawgroup.com/our-team/timothy-cavanagh/Gallery
Online Presence
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"Mr. Cavanagh's resume speaks for itself -- he has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients over his career and he has earned a reputation as a truly superior trial attorney. He is in the an extremely gracious person, an outstanding advocate for his clients, and a true asset to the profession."
"I absolutely endorse Tim Cavanagh's work. I worked with Tim about 15 years ago over the course of several years at Corboy & Demetrio and during that time and since, Tim has done a great job for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Cavanagh Sorich Law Group, Best Law Firms – 2016 to present, Best Lawyers®
2025
Plaintiff Consumer 500 - 2019 to present, Lawdragon
2025
Leading Lawyer - 2003 to present, Illinois Leading Lawyer Network
2025
Super Lawyer - 2005 to present, SuperLawyers
2025
Top 100 Consumer Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2025
Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice - 2015 to present, Best Lawyers in America®
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Personal Injury Litigation, Lawyer of the Year, Chicago, Best Lawyers®
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media
2014
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2013
Super Lawyers, Law and Politics Magazine
2013
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Pubilshing Company
2013
Irish Legal 100, Irish Voice Newspaper
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2012
Irish Legal 100, Irish Voice Newspaper
2012
Super Lawyers, Law and Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Irish Legal 100, Irish Voice Newspaper
2011
Super Lawyer, Law and Politics Magazine
2010
Irish Legal 100, Irish Voice Newspaper
2010
Super Lawyer, Law and Politics Magazine
2009
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2009
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2007
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2007
One of the Top 500 Plaintiffs' Lawyers in the Country, Lawdragon Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2005
Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2004
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2003
Leading Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
2001
40 Illinois Attorneys Under the Age of 40 to Watch,
N/A
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Founder, Cavanagh Sorich Law Group
1900 - Present
Partner, Cavanagh Law Group
2000 - 2008
Partner, Lloyd & Cavanagh
1997 - 2000
Partner, Timothy J. Cavanagh & Associates
1992 - 1997
Associate, Corboy & Demetrio
1990 - 1992
Associate, Griffin & Fadden
1987 - 1990
Assistant Attorney General, Illinois Attorney General
Associations
2013 - Present
WGA Evans ScholarsBoard of Governors
2010 - Present
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsBoard of Regents
2001 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Managers
1999 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
American Association for Justice
Member
1996 - 2001
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Advocates Member
Sample of Legal Cases
FELA Railroad Injury
$50 million settlement
Truck Crash
$27 million
Bruce v. CAV International
$6.55 Million Verdict
Szynalik v. CTA, et al.
$5.55 Million Settlement
Egbert v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, et al.
$1.9 Million Settlement
Kuk v. Metra
$1.8 Million Settlement
Imhof v. Loyola University Medical Center
$1.45 Million Settlement
Santillana v. City of Chicago
$2 Million Verdict
Velarde v Illinois Central Railroad
$55.7 million
Ajmeri v. Canadian National Railroad
$9.1 Million Settlement
police officer v. IRMA
$5.7 Million award
Veronica Cottrell v. State Farm Insurance Company
$1.2 Million settlement
Hopkins v. Westlake Hospital
$7.5 Million settlement
Munoz v. Mack Trucks
$3 Million settlement
Barnes v. Berry Electric
$4.1 Million Settlement
Velarde v. Canadian National Railroad
$55 Million Verdict
Taylor v. Salvation Army
$4.5 Million Settlement
Czapski v. Maher
$13.7 Million Verdict
Education
1987
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
John Carroll University, University Heights
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Unknown
Wrongful Death and Dead-Man's Statute
2012
Unknown
Handling and Winning a Railroad Case
2011
Unknown
Jury Selection
2011
Unknown
Railroad Crossing Cases
2010
Law Bulletin Seminars
Making Your Case: Courtroom Visuals
2009
Update and Review Seminar
Damages
2009
Unknown
Trains
2009
Railroad Crossing Cases
Transportation Torts - Planes, Trains and Automobiles
2009
Litigation Skills IV
Winning the Verdict and Protecting the Record
2009
Litigation Skills III
Cross Examination Techniques
2009
Case Evaluation: Managing the High Verdict Potential Case
Negligence: Anatomy of a $13.7 Million Verdict
2008
Unknown
Uninsured–Underinsured Motorist
2008
Law Bulletin Seminars
Winning Strategies (Case Studies)
2007
Unknown
Railroad v. Vehicle Crashes
2007
Unknown
Considerations in Evaluating a Case at the Engagement Stage, Settlement Stage and Trial: Case Studies
2007
Unknown
Railroad v. Vehicle Crashes
2005
Unknown
Governmental Immunity: The current case law
2004
Unknown
Proper Parties to Lawsuit
2003
Lorman Education Services
Damages Evidence
2003
Unknown
Railroad Evidence
2002
Unknown
Presenting the Expert for Deposition
2001
Unknown
Opening and Closing Statements
2001
Moderator
Evidence Seminar
2000
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
The Art of Maximizing Damages
1999
Unknown
Litigating a Civil Case in Cook County"
1999
Hospital Insurance Risk Managers
The Plaintiffs' Attorney's View of Current Medical Malpractice Issues
1999
Television program panelist
Illinois Issues in Review
1999
Moderator
Trial Techniques
1998
Unknown
Litigating a Civil Case in Cook County
1998
Unknown
Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Condition - Plaintiff's View
1998
Unknown
Arbitration
1997
Unknown
Litigating a Civil Case in Cook County
1997
Unknown
Trial Objections and Effectively Responding to Objections
1997
Unknown
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims
1997
Unknown
Jury Deliberations and After the Verdict
1996
Unknown
Litigating a Civil Case in Cook County
1996
Unknown
Trial Techniques
1996
Unknown
Litigating a Civil Case in Cook County
1996
Civil Pre-Trial Practice Seminar
Slimming Down
1995
Unknown
Litigating a Civil Case in Cook County
1995
Unknown
Life Before and After House Bill 20-Premises Liability Reforms
1995
Unknown
A Plaintiff's Counsel's Perspective on Joint & Several Liability and Section 2-1117
1994
Unknown
Litigating a Civil Case in Cook County
1993
Unknown
Litigating a Civil Case in Cook County
1992
Unknown
Public Service
Publications
2000
Illinois State Bar Association
Supreme Court Hands Victory to Railroad Industry in Crossing Case
1995
Illinois State Bar Association
Section 2-1117: Modified Joint and Several Liability in Illinois
Languages
English
Spanish