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About Charles
Biography
“When presenting a case during trial, I take cues from the plays that I studied in English literature. First, you have to develop the characters. When you have all of that information in your head you start the presentation, which is the opening statement. Next, you develop the pieces of evidence and you come to the conclusion, which is your final argument. Then it’s in the jury’s hands. So I try to approach cases that way to make them come alive and make sense, and to try to make it an interesting experience for the jury.”
“I think what I’m most passionate about in my work is being a convincing advocate and a warrior for the people that I’m representing.”
Mr. Hornewer has been a successful malpractice and injury trial lawyer for more than 30 years.
Mr. Hornewer has handled cases against manufacturers of meical products and other products.
Mr. Hornewer has handled cases involving a broad variety of medical specialties.
Mr. Hornewer handles cases against nursing homes as well as the doctors and nurses practicing there.
Mr. Hornewer has represented families and estates of persons who have died wrongfully
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
50%
45 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
20%
Wrongful Death
20%
45 years
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 44 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Hornewer Law Firm
(312) 254-3136
Fax
70 W. Madison St., Suite 3970, Chicago, IL, 60602
wiselawoffices.com/Online Presence
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Charles A. Hornewer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. One of the best in this area. Also a fantastic person!"
"I have been familiar with Chuck's work for almost 20 years and endorse him without qualification. He has a fantastic demeanor with clients and in the courtroom, and his experience in this area is immense. In fact, one advantage that I believe Chuck has over other practioners in the field is his unique experience on both sides of the medical malpractice fence. He had a long and respected record of defending doctors and other health care providers and now he brings his considerable skills to bear advocating for the rights of patients. This gives him a unique perspective and allows him to assess cases in a very realistic way, which is of enormous value to his clients."
Robert Smeltzer
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Illinois Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media
2011
Illinois Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media
2010
Illinois Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media
2009
Illinois Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media
2008
Illinois Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media
2007
Illinois Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media
2006
Illinois Super Lawyers, Key Professional Media
N/A
Moot Court Society, Moot Court Society
N/A
American Board of Trial Advocates, American Board of Trial Advocates
N/A
Society of Trial Lawyers, Society of Trial Lawyers
N/A
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Law Review, DePaul University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, Hornewer Law Firm
2002 - 2012
Partner, Phillips Law Offices
1988 - 2002
Partner, HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP
1983 - 1988
Attorney, Hinshaw Culbertson Moelmann Hoban & Fuller
Associations
2003 - Present
American Association for Justice
1999 - Present
American Board of Trial Advocates
1994 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section
1994 - Present
Society of Trial Lawyers
1994 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Civil Practice and Procedure Section
1990 - 2002
Defense Research Institute
1986 - 1994
American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics
1984 - 1999
Trial Lawyers Club of Chicago
1983 - 1997
American Bar Association
1983 - 2002
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
1981 - 1999
Chicago Bar AssociationTrial Techniques Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Fuda v. BUTLER, M.D. and ILLINOIS BONE AND JOINT INSTITUTE, LTD
$1,500,000 Settlement
Blutcher v. Roseland Community Hospital
$3,186,047.00
Wilkes v. County of Cook d/b/a Provident Hospital
$2,850,000 Settlement
Lee V. Kalyana C. Poruri, M.D., Ana Stipisic, M.D., Tricity Radiology and Delnor Community Hospital
$500,000 Settlement
Education
N/A
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
DePaul University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
ISBA Tort Law Update
Developments in Jurisdiction, Forum non Conveniens and Choice of Law,
2005
ITLA Tort Law Trends
Prior Injuries/Subsequent Injuries/Aggravation of Pre-existing Injuries,
2002
Hinshaw & Culbertson Trial Practice Program,
Direct and Cross Examination of Witnesses,
1999
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Trial
Cross-Examination of Plaintiff’s Medical Witnesses,
1998
Point/Counterpoint Damages Seminar
Closed Head Injuries, Defense Perspective,
1998
Defense Research Institute Medical Liability
Managed Care Update: Developments and Trends,
1992
14th Annual Vail Emergency Medicine Conference
Risk Management of Head and Spine Cases,
1990
25th Annual Trial Evidence Seminar
Day In The Life Videos - The Defense Perspective,
1989
CNA Insurance
Actions Under the Wrongful Death, Survival and Family Expense Acts
1988
University of Illinois Pediatric Program
Life After Residency - Medical Malpractice Overview,
Publications
1990
Illinois Medicine, Vol. 2, No. 10
Prepare Your Own Defense,
1986
Hinshaw Reports: Torts,
Comment, Loss of Consortium: Still All in the Family,
Languages
English