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Biography
Adam J. Zayed serves as the founder and managing trial attorney at Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys, where he is widely regarded for his vigorous and compassionate representation of injury victims. Under his leadership, the firm has achieved more than $100 million in client recoveries since 2009. Mr. Zayed’s practice is distinguished by his deliberate case selection, ensuring personalized and in-depth legal strategy for every client. With a focus encompassing trucking negligence, catastrophic accidents, medical malpractice, construction injuries, and wrongful death, he has achieved notable results in Illinois and across the country. Mr. Zayed’s accomplishments have earned him awards such as National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and repeated designation as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. He holds distinguished academic credentials from Loyola University Chicago, Notre Dame School of Law, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Renowned for his analytical and strategic approach, Mr. Zayed combines legal expertise with insights in statistics and behavioral science to maximize outcomes for his clients. His leadership and thought leadership are frequently featured in prominent legal and business media.
We help clients recover the compensation they deserve. Offices in Chicago/Miami/Joliet.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
20%
17 years
Personal Injury
20%
17 years
Wrongful Death
20%
17 years
Birth Injury
10%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for < 1 year
State: Florida
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 16 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys - Chicago Office
10 S La Salle St, Suite 1230, Chicago, IL, 60603
zayedlawoffices.com/Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys - Joliet Office
(815) 726-1779
Fax
195 Springfield Avenue, Joliet, IL, 60435
zayedlawoffices.com/Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
1761 S Naperville Road, Suite 202, Wheaton, IL, 60189
zayedlawoffices.com/Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
416 Main Street, Suite 403, Peoria, IL, 61602
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Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2025 | Car Accidents
Excellent consultation with Adam Zayed about my car accident.
The feedback and attention during my consultation with Adam Zayed was excellent. He helped me solve my doubts about a car accident in Chicago I had last month, his knowledge shows and it is evident that he cares about his clients.
Adam Zayed
Replied last October 07, 2025Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that your consultation with us was helpful and that he was able to address your concerns after your accident.
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2011 | Personal Injury
Great Attorney!
A co-worker let me know about Adam. I was hurt in a car crash and I tried to deal with the case myself. It was too much for me to deal with and I decided to get help, and that's when I called Adam. I always felt confident about my case, knowing it was in his hands. It good to know that someone wh...
Adam Zayed
Replied last October 07, 2025Thank you for sharing your story. We’re so glad you reached out and allowed our team to assist you after your accident.
Adam Zayed's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse personal injury attorney Adam Zayed. He is skilled, hard working, and dedicated to providing compassionate service to his clients. His excellent legal team will aggressively fight to protect the legal rights of his clients to obtain the best possible outcome in court. He is an asset to his profession and respected among his peers in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2006
Magna Cum Laude, Loyola University Chicago
2003
Presidential Scholarship, Loyola University Chicago
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Attorney, Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
2009 - 2013
President, Baron Real Estate Holdings, Ltd.
2009 - 2015
Attorney, American Taxi Dispatch, Inc.
2008 - 2008
Extern, Cook County Appellate Prosecutor
2008 - 2008
Extern, DuPage County Prosecutor
2007 - 2007
Judicial Extern, Circuit Court Of Cook County, Chancery Division
Associations
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationTort Trial & Insurance Practice Committe Member
2010 - Present
Will County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Association of JusticeMVC, Highway & Premises Liability Committee Member
2010 - Present
Federal Trial Bar
2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
DuPage County Bar Associationmember
2009 - Present
Chicago Bar Associationmember
2009 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationContributing Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Norah Alawsi v. Crown Brick Supply, Inc. et al.
$325,000
J.D. v. Public Utility
$475,000.00
Estate of William Dobson v. Howard Puskaric, Puskaric Truck Service, Inc., and Budreck Truck Lines, Inc.
$725,000.00
Jelks v. American Family Insurance
$225,000 personal injury settlement
M.M. v. Homeowner
$255,000.00
CS v Elevator Company
$123,000.00
Rodriguez v. Bustos
$100,000.00 Policy Limits
Confidential Slip and Fall Settlement
Confidential
Education
2009
Notre Dame Law School
Juris Doctorate
2006
Loyola University Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Chicago
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2010
Evanston City Council
Regulation of Taxi Industry
Publications
2025
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2025
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Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer
2025
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Joliet Car Accident Attorney
2025
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Wheaton personal injury lawyer
2025
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Wheaton car accident lawyer
2025
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Wheaton truck accident lawyer
2025
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Wheaton medical malpractice lawyer
2025
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Rockford personal injury lawyer
2025
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Rockford car accident lawyer
2025
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Chicago Personal Injury Attorney
2025
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Rockford medical malpractice lawyer
2025
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Miami personal injury lawyer
2025
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Miami car accident lawyer
2025
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Miami truck accident lawyer
2025
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Miami medical malpractice lawyer
2025
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Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer
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Illinois Car Accident Lawyer
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Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer
2025
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Illinois Medical Malpractice Lawyer
2024
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Chicago Construction Accident Lawyer
2024
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Chicago Truck Accident Lawyer
2024
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Chicago Motorcycle Accident Attorney
2024
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Chicago Brain Injury Attorney
2024
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Chicago Wrongful Death Lawyer
2024
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Chicago Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
2024
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
Chicago Slip and Fall Lawyer
2024
2024
2024
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
Joliet Medical Malpractice Lawyer
2024
Safe Roads USA
Joliet Road Safety Overview
2024
I need medic
What Are the Consequences of Medical Malpractice?
2024
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
Abogado de accidentes de auto
2024
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
Abogado de lesiones personales
2024
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
Abogado de negligencias médica
2023
Safe Roads USA
Chicago Road Safety Overview
2023
People Powered Movement
Chicago Bicycle Safety Overview
2014
2013
Trial Journal (ITLA)
Court Approval Over Cases Involving Injuries to Minors
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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