I have been a Trial Attorney in Chicago since 1986. I started with Karlin & Fleisher immediately after Law School, and the firm name is now Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg. I represent individuals in cases involving Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home injuries, Auto Accidents, Products Liability and Workers Compensation. The firm as a whole, and myself individually, pride ourselves on working cases toward settlement if possible, and the ability to go to Trial on the case if a fair settlement offer isn't made. We are also happy to pay referral fees to attorneys who send injury cases our way.
Practice areas
We pay all costs up front and there is no fee unless we get a recovery. There is no charge for an initial consultation.
34 years
We pay all costs up front and there is no fee unless we get a recovery. There is no charge for an initial consultation.
34 years
We pay all costs up front and there is no fee unless we get a recovery. There is no charge for an initial consultation.
34 years
We pay all costs up front and there is no fee unless we get a recovery. There is no charge for an initial consultation.
34 years
We pay all costs up front and there is no fee unless we get a recovery. There is no charge for an initial consultation.
34 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IN | Temporary Admission Expired | 2010 | 01/10/2021 |
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1986 | 12/06/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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High Professional Achievement | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Illinois Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2020 |
Leading Lawyer | Law Bulletin Publishing Company | 2020 |
Top 10 Personal Injury Law Attorney | Best of the Best Attorneys | 2019 |
Leading Lawyer | Law Bulletin Publishing Company | 2019 |
Leading Lawyers | Law Bulletin Publishing Company | 2018 |
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Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2018 |
Marquis Who's Who in the Law | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2018 |
Top 10 in Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016 |
AV Rated Law Firm | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC | 2008 - Present |
Partner | Karlin & Fleisher, LLC | 1993 - 2007 |
Associate | Karlin & Fleisher, LLC | 1987 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | 1987 - Present |
American Association for Justice | N/A | 1987 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | N/A | 1987 - Present |
Federal Trial Bar | N/A | 1996 - 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
University of Notre Dame | Accounting | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Local Grade Schools | The Role Of Our Judicial System and Dispute Resolution | 2011 |
Discussions of our Legal System | Mock Trial | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Kohn v. Walsh Construction, et al | 17.2 Million Dollar Settlement |
Day | $2,000,000 plus a structured settlement. |
Saddler | $6,200,000 Recovery. |
Bowen | $2,000,000 recovery. |
Walls | $2,000,000 recovery. |
Medical Negligence Case | $2,875,000 settlement |
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Motorcycle Accident Case-Wrongful Death | $1,600,000 settlement |
Nursing Home-Burn Case | $1,700,000 settlement |
Posted by Janette
Sat Apr 04 2020
Daniel Kaiser, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 15, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
For clients and referring lawyers alike, KFF is a great resource. For over 30 years, I have referred medical malpractice and other complex litigation to Charlie Falkenberg and KFF. They have the experience,skill,determination and integrity to get fantastic results in these most difficult cases and I recommend them very highly.
David Earnest, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 20, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Our office has been referring cases to Charlie, J.B. and Richard for the past 35 years. We are extremely happy with the attention that all cases get from initial intake all the way through resolution and that happiness extends to the results that they get on a consistent basis. That includes all cases, whether they are settled for $10,000 or upwards of $10,000,000, and there have been examples at both ends of the spectrum and everywhere in between. The communication with the clients has proven great and just as importantly, the attorneys at Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg keep us advised as the case progresses so that we can intelligently comment on the status of the case should a client call us for any reason. Our firm relies on the attorneys of Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg and we hope to be able to continue that reliance for another 30 years.
Jeffrey Martin, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 11, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Charlie's work. Charlie has demonstrated on numerous occasions all of the qualities essential to being an effective trial lawyer. He is dedicated, knowledgeable, hard working, and passionate about representing his clients. He has my utmost trust and confidence. I would not hesitate to recommend his professional services.