Lawrence B. Finn

Lawrence B. Finn

also known as Larry Finn

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Wrongful death Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury ... +2 more

20 N. Clark Street, suite 3300, Chicago, IL

About Lawrence

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Brain Injury 20%

I represent people who have suffered brain injuries due to trauma (motor vehicle accidents, falls, work accidents), birth injuries, chemical exposure, medications, and medical malpractice. Brain injuries can be devastating to the family involved.

32 years | 50 cases

20%
Medical Malpractice 20%

I represent victims of medical malpractice.

39 years | 150 cases

20%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 20%

I seek justice for those who have been harmed by nursing home neglect and abuse. I am a member of The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, an author, speaker and advocate for the elderly and disabled.

35 years | 200 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

I represent victims of catastrophic personal injury due to medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and abuse, product defect, and other wrongful conduct.

39 years | 650 cases

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

I represent families of victims of Wrongful Death due to medical malpractice, nursing home neglect and abuse, product defect , and other wrongful conduct.

39 years | 250 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 36 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1989

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 15 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2010

Temporary Admission Excluded

No misconduct found

Location

Lawrence B. Finn

20 N. Clark Street, suite 3300, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Lawrence B. Finn's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2011 | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Has your back

Thoroughly explains every step of the way about our case regarding the condition of care our father was given in a nursing home and his death due to this uncaring and inadequate staff.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2009 | Personal Injury

Larry is a Godsend ...

When a family experiences the type of tragedy that we did, you're hurt, confused, sad, numb, and a million other things, but your primary focus is on the situation at hand. You're trying to get the best care for your loved one, you're trying to wrap your mind around what happened - how it happened -... why it happened - and all of that consumes you. Having Larry Finn be involved and representing us allowed us to concentrate on being there for our family member and be the care giver, he handled EVERYTHING else. I never worried, he kept me always informed and he even made time for me when I just wanted to talk and/or vent - he was there. He has exceptional industry knowledge, he really cares about what we you're going through and he's a man of unquestioned character and integrity, God bless him. He handled this case for us with excellence - we thank him - with our whole heart- he took good care of our family! Thank you Larry Finn I'm better for knowing you!

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Lawrence B. Finn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Shannon

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the privilege of working with Larry many years ago when we worked at the same firm. He is an excellent lawyer, an aggressive advocate, and a results oriented individual. I highly recommend Larry!"

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer and the remarkable work that gets done for clients."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lawrence. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Barry Doyle

Wrongful death lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Larry and I were on opposite sides on a matter involving the distribution of proceeds from a wrongful death settlement. Larry went above and beyond the call of duty in representing his client's interests and demonstrated a real breadth of knowledge as well as top notch written and oral advocacy skills, all combined with great civility and ethics."

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Gary Newland

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Larry is excellent. He understands complicated legal issues and is a hard worker. Larry is a credit to the profession."

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Richard Ehrlich

Wrongful death lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Friend

"Aside from being an astute lawyer, Lawrence Finn possesses a quality that is not common in attorneys: devotion. It has been my experience in knowing him for the past twenty-seven years that he is uncommonly devoted to both his family and friends as well as his clients. Unlike many of his colleagues, Larry connected with his clients, communicates well with them, and leaves nothing behind in rendering assistance. There are a lot of smart lawyers out there, and surely Larry is one of them, but few possess his tenacity when it comes to communication and service to those around him. If the case is important and you can have only one lawyer, Larry is the one."

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Scott Henry

Litigation lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Larry combines a zeal for representing injured people with a high level of legal acumen to be an excellent lawyer and, more importantly, an excellent person."

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Michael Drumke

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Larry is an exceptionally gifted and dedicated trial lawyer. I was fortunate enough to work alongside Larry for almost seven years and during that entire time I found him to be a talented, creative and relentless advocate on behalf of his clients. Larry’s experience as a former defense lawyer, particularly in the areas of medical malpractice, toxic torts, product liability and insurance coverage, provide him with a unique advantage in representing injured clients. I would recommend Larry without reservation."

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Ben Neiburger

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Larry on cases and referred cases to him. He is an exceptional lawyer."

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Joseph Shannon

Trucking accident lawyer

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Gary Newland

Workers compensation lawyer

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Richard Ehrlich

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Illinois Super Lawyers List in the field of Medical Malpractice, Law & Politics Magazine and Chicago Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Founder and Principal Attorney, The Finn Law Firm

2004 - 2007

Partner, Levin & Perconti

1989 - 2003

Shareholder, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.

1987 - 1989

Associate, Budd Larner Gross Picillo Rosenbaum Greenberg & Sade

1986 - 1987

Law Clerk, Honorable Roy W. Harper, USDJ, ED. Missouri

1985 - 1985

Law Clerk, Honorable Theodore McMillian, USAJ, Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Associations

2008 - Present

Illinois Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1999 - 2004

American College of Legal Medicine

Associate at Law

Sample of Legal Cases

QS v. Hospital and Physician

combined settlement of $ 7,975,000

JO for CP, deceased v. Nursing Home

settlement of $1,000,000

LS for CS, a minor v. Board of Education

settlement of $850,000

MMP for NP, deceased v. Long Term Care Facility

settlement of $800,000

BM for RF, deceased v. Nursing Home and Physician

settlement of $700,000

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Education

1986

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Drew University, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

WYCC Television

Elder Abuse

2010

You and the Law Television Program

The Quality of Care at Nursing Homes

2010

AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group, Litigating Nursing Home Cases Seminar

Deposing Directors of Nursing at Nursing Home

2008

Law Day Live

Nursing Home Issues

2002

ACG Annual Meeting

Medical-Legal Implications of Practice Guidelines Concerning the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hepatitis-C

2001

ABA Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee - Spring Meeting

Discovery and the Use of Scientific Expert Testimony

2000

ABA National Institute on Toxic Torts

The Defense of Fear of Increased Risk of Cancer Claims

1995

ABA Annual Meeting

Effective Trial Techniques

Publications

2017

IICLE Long-Term Care Litigation Federal and State Regulation of Long-Term Care Facilities

2013

IICLE Long-Term Care Litigation Federal and State Regulation of Long-Term Care Facilities

2011

ICLE -Long Term Care Litigation Nursing Home Regulation Update

2008

Long Term Care Litigation 2008 Nursing Home Regulation

1998

ADA Legal Advisor Talking to an Attorney

1997

ADA Legal Advisor The Date Bank: Big Brother at Work?

Languages

English

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