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Jeremy Louis Geller
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About Jeremy
Biography
Jeremy L. Geller is a Partner at Trapp & Geller. He concentrates his practice on automobile negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice and serious personal injury matters. Mr. Geller graduated from the University of Wisconsin and the John Marshall Law School. Jeremy has received numerous honors and awards for his practice and success including
- Recipient of the prestigious 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch in Illinois as chosen by the Chicago Law Bulletin.
- Recipeint of SuperLawyers award from 2014 - 2019
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2016 - 2019
- Top One Percent, National Assoction of Distinguished Counsel, 2015
- Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2015 - 2016
- Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2014 - 2018
Jeremy has achieved these awards as a result of his impeccable legal principles and integrity as an attorney and for his sucess in earning millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts behalf of his clients and their families. Some of his results are as follows:
$7,000,000 - settlement on behalf of a 10 year old boy who was seriously injured when a commercial truck was stolen from a parking lot. The thief recklessly drove away from the parking lot and crashed into the boy. After the accident, the thief fled the scene and was never found. Mr. Geller was able to prove that the trucking company wss negligent in the way they secured their vehicles. This case was featured the front page of the Chicago Law Bulletin.
$7,000,000 - settlement achieved just prior to jury selection. Jeremy achieved settlement for 2 year old client who was a passenger in her mother's minivan. 2 year old was not strapped into a car seat. Mother's vehicle was cut off by a Pace Van and then crashed into a cement median on interstate. There was no contact between the vehicles and the Pace Van did not stop. Pace denied it was their van. Jeremy was able to secure GPS documents proving there was a Pace Van at the exact location at the exact time of the accident. The child suffered a liver injur and required surgery. The settlement was on the front page of the Chicago Law Bulletin.
$1,910,000 - settlement on behalf of a 46 year old man injured on a construction site when he fell off ladder. Client suffered wrist, ankle and shoulder injuries.
$1,500,000 - settlement on behalf of a client who was severely injured at a local music venue.
$1,300,000 - recovery for estate of 80 year old woman killed in car accident.
$1,240,000 - settlement on behalf of construction worker who suffered neck and foot injury when a hoist malfunctioned and materials fell on the worker.
$1,220,000 - settlement for brother and sister injured in a motor vehicle crash with a construction truck. Clients suffered head injury and neck injury.
$1,122,487 - verdict on behalf of 52 year old man who suffered torn rotator cuff in a car accident. Defendants made no offer to settle case and insurance suggested a $5, verdict at trial. This case was on front page of the Chicago Law Bulletin on October 24, 2017
$1,100,000 - A young mason was working at a construction site when a concrete wall fell and collapsed causing serious injuries. Jeremy's client suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder and required surgery. Jeremy was able to establish that the General Contractor should have had additional fall protection and additional support for the wall. The case settled for $1,100, in Kane County.
$1,000,000 - settlement on behalf of a Metra Carman who was injured while pulling a tarp on the job. In this FELA case, the Carman injured his lower back and required a disc replacement surgery. Metra denied any liability and denied that the worker was injured. Metra failed to offer any money for 3 years the case was prepared for trial. The case settled 4 days before trial was set to begin.
Confidental - Jeremy was successful in achieving a confidential settlement on behalf of the family of a 13-year old boy who was killed as a result of negligence by a local municipality and a local landscaping company. The boy was fatally injured when he was riding a wheelchair through an open field and caused to fall and suffer catastrophic injuries from a concealed hole in the ground.
$986,000 - Mr. Geller proceeded to trial against the City of Chicago where a Chicago Police Officer collided head-on with our client resulting in serious back injuries. The City and Police Officer vigorously denied that the accident was their fault and never offered a penny to settle the case. At trial, Mr. Geller obtained an award of nearly one million dollars for his client.
$950,000 - settlement for a laborer who was injured at a Train Derailment when he was impaled by a metal pole. The client suffered serious abdominal injuries.
$875,000 - recovered for a construction worker who was injured when he fell from a ladder at a construction site. The ladder was only 4 feet tall. The injured client did not seek any medical treatment for more than a month after the fall. The case settled a month before the trial.
$800,000 - recovery for a woman who slipped an fell on a cement parking barrier that was sitting in the middle of a city sidewalk. An XSport gym owned the barrier and investigations revealed that the barrier was frequently being pushed by cars parking at the gym into the sidewalk. The woman tripped over the barrier injuring her shoulders and neck. The settlement will pay the woman and her family a structured payout for the remainder of her life.
$750,000 - settlement on behalf of FELA railroad employee injured in a METRA elevator.
$750,000 - settlement on behalf of woman who tripped over an extension cord at a MEIJER store and suffered low back injury requiring surgery. Client had previous surgery to her back years ealier.
$590,000 - settlement on behalf of 79 year old woman who was struck by FEDEX delivery van driving 1 mile per hour.
$500,000 - policy limits settlement on behalf of woman who suffered fractured wrist and had surgery as a result of a car accident.
$500,000 - successfully negotiated a settlement of $500, on behalf of a woman who slipped and fell on ice on driveway in DuPage County. The woman suffered a fracture to her ankle and required surgery. Even though it had snowed and rained for 4 straight days before the accident, Jeremy was able to establish that the ice was an "unnatural accumulation" which caused the injury. This case settled for the insurance policy limits without a lawsuit even being filed.
$400,000 - policy limits settlement on behalf of 60 year old man who suffered a neck injury and required surgery. There was a 2 month wait until after accident until client began receiving treatment for his injuries.
$350,000 - verdict on behalf of a 55 year old woman who injured her knee as she was walking on a city sidewalk and fell into a hole on Rush's property which was concealed by trash and vegetation. Despite there being no written complaints about the hole, Jeremy was able to establish that Rush knew about the hole on their property and that they were responsible. Rush denied the woman was injured and only offered $8000 to settle the case. This verdict was reported on the front page of the Jury Verdict Reporter
$325,000 - settlement in NURSING HOME case where client fell and broke her hip.
$300,000 - policy limits settlement for client hit by a drunk driver.
$300,000 - settlement on behalf of the family of an elderly woman who was dropped by nurses at a nursing home causing her to break her hip and requiring surgery.
Mr. Geller has always been a zeoulous advocate for his clients and is readily available to keep his clients informed as to the status of their case. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice and is an active member of the community.
I handle all injury cases. My firm has recovered more than $350,000,000 for my clients and their families.
I am Jeremy Geller and my firm has significant experience in car and truck accident cases.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
35%
25 years
Personal Injury
20%
25 years
Slip and Fall Accident
20%
25 years
Wrongful Death
15%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
Awards
2014
2014 2013
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Trapp & Geller
(312) 564-4776
Mobile
(312) 263-1108
Fax
205 West Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Posted by Kevin W. | July 11, 2013 | Debt Settlement
A True Professional
Jeremy Geller helped my wife and I weather the storm brought on by a serious car accident. My wife has been in two major accidents in the last few years where she was clearly not at fault. In the first accident we received less than enough money to cover car repairs and medical bills. The endles...
Jeremy Louis Geller's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"No matter what kind of legal issues you face throughout your life, it is important to have an experienced and trustworthy lawyer on your side. This attorney is one."
"Jeremy is an aggressive trial lawyer who knows how to maximize recovery for his clients."
"Jeremy has been with the firm for 10 years and during that time has excelled as an attorney. He has settled many millions of dollars of cases and has achieved millions of dollars in verdicts on behalf of his clients. He is aggressive, intelligent and an extremely hard worker. He has established himself as an excellent attorney and I fully endorse him for all personal injury matters."
"Jeremy Geller is one of the hardest working attorneys I know. You can frequently find him in the office before anyone else during the week and he often is in early on Saturdays. Additionally, Mr. Geller is no shrinking violet. He will not be intimidated by opposing counsel and insurance adjustors. Further, Jeremy is passionate. He loves what he does and you can tell. I highly recommend Jeremy. He will get you results and you will enjoy his spirit."
"I endorse Attorney Geller. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos"
"Jeremy Geller is one of the most hard-working and knowledgeable accident/injury attorneys around, and he really does "go to bat" for his clients. Having had the privilege of knowing Jeremy in both a personal and professional capacity for many years, I have witnessed first-hand how much time and dedication he devotes to his practice, and I would not hesitate for a second to recommend his services to my own clients should they ever be in need of an experienced and aggressive personal injury attorney."
"As a fellow attorney in Chicago, I have had the pleasure of knowing Jeremy for many years. When it comes to personal injury, Jeremy is one of the elite lawyers in the Chicago area. I have witnessed Jeremy vigorously advocate for his clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. The results he has obtained for his clients has gained Jeremy tremendous respect in the Chicago legal community. On top of that, Jeremy is trustworthy and a great guy. I would recommend him to anyone."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super 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
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2015
Premier 100 Trial Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2015
Top One Percent, Litigator Awards
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Contributor 2014, Avvo
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Contributor 2013, Avvo
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Trapp & Geller
2005 - 2013
Attorney, Jamie Trapp & Associates
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices
Associations
2014 - Present
John Marshall Law School Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors
2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2003 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2008
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
2005 - 2008
Illinois Council on Problem GamblingPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Bader v. Ortiz
$1,122,878
Construction Worker Falls off Ladder
$1,910,000.00
Roofer injured in Construction Accident
$1,250,000.00
Delivery Driver hits pedestrian
625,000.00
Concert Attack
$1,565,000.00
Carman v. Metra
$1,000,000.00
46 year old woman v. X-Sport Fitness
$800,000.00
Janitor v. City of Chicago
$986,000.00
Education
2002
John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelors
Speaking Engagements
2006
Illinois Gaming Board
Problem Gambling
Publications
2017
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Wrong Way Crash brings $1.1M Verdict
Languages
Spanish
English
Polish
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Jeremy earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have a case? Punitive damages?
29 Jan 2015
Q&A
Who Pays When a Mechanic Crashes your Car?
24 Jan 2015
Q&A
I hit a deer ; Geico is taking me to court to prove I hit a vehicle.
24 Jan 2015