Kenneth Howard Levinson
About Kenneth
Biography
Ken Levinson has been a successful trial lawyer since 1992. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hobart College in 1989 and his Juris Doctor in 1992 from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Levinson was appointed an Assistant Illinois Attorney General, representing state agencies and employees in civil matters, including both personal injury and civil rights cases. He has been admitted to practice before the Illinois Supreme Court and the Northern District of Illinois, United States District Court since 1992. Levinson is also admitted to the Federal Trial Bar.
Named one of “The 40 Lawyers under 40 to Watch in Illinois in 2002” by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company, Levinson has helped hundreds of area residents obtain fair compensation for their injuries and losses sustained in a variety of ways. He is among a select group of trial attorneys who have graduated from legendary lawyer Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College. The College is dedicated to training and educating lawyers who represent people and protecting their rights against corporate and government oppression. In 2010, Levinson was elected to serve a three-year term on the Trial Lawyers College Alumni Board. He is currently serving on the editorial board of The Warrior, the Trial Lawyers College magazine.
Levinson has also been selected as one of only 100 trial lawyers from Illinois to be chosen for membership into The American Trial Lawyers Association, where membership is by invitation only. Levinson was named by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Illinois for 2010–2016; and made the list of the Super Lawyers Top 100 lawyers in Illinois in 2012.
More recently, Levinson was appointed Chair of the Education Committee of the American Association for Justice’s Interstate Trucking Litigation Group, serving a two-year term through 2017. He was also elected Vice Chair of the Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway & Premises Liability Section, addressing federal issues and focusing on auto collision cases, truck safety, highway design, low speed impact and premises liability. Levinson also serves as chair of the section’s Practice Resources Committee, which compiles documents such as pleadings, research, expert reports and other information that might be helpful to fellow trial lawyers. As part of AAJ, Levinson has also served as Secretary of Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway, and Premises Liability Section and Chair of the newsletter committee; Education/CLE Vice-Chair of the Trucking Litigation Group (2014–2015) and Co-chair of Publications Committee (2013-2014).
Additional memberships include the Chicago Bar Association (Solo & Small Firm Practice Committee Chair (2009-2015), Vice Chair (2008 – 2009)), Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (currently serving on its Board of Managers).
Levinson is the creator and founder of the child safety blog, The Safest Line. The blog provides information and resources to parents such as product recalls, tips, and ways to make our streets, schools, and homes safer for children. Levinson frequently speaks on child safety issues to parent and community groups. In addition, he teaches other lawyers how to better represent injured clients throughout the country. Levinson has been invited to speak to members of the following organizations: American Association for Justice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Arizona Association for Justice, Melvin M. Belli Society, Minnesota Association for Justice, New Jersey Association for Justice, North Dakota Association for Justice, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Taos Injury Lawyers, Tennessee Association for Justice, Florida Justice Association, Ohio Association for Justice, Wisconsin Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, National Trial Lawyers Association, Kiwanis Club, National Business Institute, Neighborhood Parents Network, and the 360 Advocacy Institute. His writing has been published in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Trial Journal, AAJ Trucking Litigation Group’s Journal of Trucking Litigation and the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College The Warrior Magazine.
Levinson volunteers his time and resources to a variety of community and charitable organizations in the Chicago area, such as sponsoring the Tristin Speaks Benefit, which raised funds for autism awareness. Ken is a former member of The Citizens’ Council of LaGrange, a non-partisan community group that promotes better government through the recruiting and evaluation of candidates for local public office, having co-chaired the Council’s Qualifications Committee. Ken participated in the 39-mile, two-day Avon Breast Cancer Walk and the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer.
Levinson is an area native, born in Chicago and currently living in LaGrange, IL. He is happily married and the father of three boys, keeping him very active in youth and sports-related activities.
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Practice Area
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
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230 W Monroe, 2210, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Kenneth Howard Levinson's Reviews
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Posted by Cintra | June 23, 2015
As a practicing lawyer, I am picky about who I retain to represent me. From day one, I had no doubts about Ken.
You never have to wonder with Ken what is going on in your case or whether you will be pleased with the result. He is accessible and great at what he does. He knows what he is doing, knows how to handle the opposition, and he does it all with a positive and easy-going attitude. A true professional...
Posted by Brian | March 22, 2015
Outstanding Trusted Advisor
Ken Levinson has been an outstanding trusted advisor for our family. With unmatched attention to detail and the highest level of character, we would highly recommend Ken and his firm. Ken has been instrumental in assisting us through multiple legal situations which have resulted in a positive outcome...
Posted by Tamika & Ricky | December 5, 2013
Kind, Cordial, and Polite Lawyer in Trucking Accident Case
I would highly recommend Ken. He was very detailed-oriented and thorough, and explained the steps and procedures. We were very happy with the results. He is a very experienced lawyer in trucking cases and he handled my case well.
Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2013
INTEGRITY AND HONESTY==
Having known Ken Levinson from working with him on cases these last 15 years, I find him to be intelligent, personable, caring, and someone whom you can trust to provide you the professionalism, thoroughness, and tenacity to represent his clients. He will be a strong advocate for you. He has been...
Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2013
MY KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR!
Ken has been my attorney for around four years during a very trying case. He has always spent as much time as I have needed listening and counseling with me. At trial he was right by my side showing considerable support, compassion and kind guidance. He is more than a counselor to me, he is my friend...
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"Ken and I worked together on serious personal injury cases. Ken is smart, honest, caring, and always makes the client's interest primary. Ken is a talented and will not hesitate to try a case to get what is right for the client."
"Ken Levinson is not only a remarkable trial lawyer, but he is a kind, caring and trustworthy person. I personally admire Ken, and I hope to someday be the trial lawyer and person that he has consistently demonstrated himself to be. I endorse Ken without hesitation and would recommend him to anyone."
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"Ken Levinson is one of the best trial attorneys in the country. He is an incredibly talented trial lawyer who is passionate about justice and his clients. He is also known for the great results he has in the courtroom. I highly recommend him."
"Mr. Levinson is an exemplary attorney. I would refer anyone and everyone to him on a regular basis. Despite the fact that I have been a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for over 24 years, I continue to learn from him daily from his Avvo posts. I would recommend that you hire him in an instant."
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"Ken is a Gerry Spence lawyer. Gerry and his trial skills courses turn good lawyers into great lawyers. Ken has the skills to get to the bottom of the client's story. I wouldn't hesitate to refer a client to Ken or have Ken represent me."
"Ken handles child injury cases with passion, caring, and empathy. Simply put, Ken is one of the finest child injury lawyers in the United States. He has mastered the latest teachings and techniques and teaches other lawyers how to better help their clients. In a child injury case, he is among a select group of elite lawyers. I recommend him."
"I met Ken at a regional Trial Lawyer's College event, where we worked together in a small group setting for several days. I was incredibly impressed with Ken's trial skills. He is incredibly adept at communicating his client's story to a jury. I recall him taking facts that seemed to be negative for the client and flipping them around entirely so that everyone suddenly believed that those same facts were the most positive thing for the client's case. If I needed an attorney to represent me in a personal injury case, there is no question that I would want Ken Levinson to be that attorney. He is caring, compassionate, and skilled."
"I met Ken at Trial Lawyer's College, and I attended his lecture on focus group. He was able to to demystify the process and convey the ideas concisely. I get that is what make him so effective as a trial attorney."
"You will be hard pressed to work with an attorney who cares more about protecting children from injury than Ken. His practice is child injury but his passion is child safety."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met ken at a seminal in Illinois. Over the course of three days We became friends. He is an experienced, well informed lawyer who truly cares about his clients."
"Ken is an esteemed member of the legal community, a warm hearted person, and a very intelligent guy. A graduate of the prestigious Trial Lawyers College, Ken has an understanding of how to best help his clients both in the court room and out. Ken is passionate about his work, and I endorse this lawyer."
"Ken is a great lawyer and a great guy with a passion for what he does. I'd put him in my corner any day."
"Ken is my man in the Chicago area. He, and lawyers like him, continue to learn and never stop sharing and helping others. Ken is a mentor and teacher for all of us."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2012
Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2011
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Illinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Levinson and Stefani
1996 - 2014
Partner, Joseph, Lichtenstein & Levinson
Associations
2011 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Alumni Board
Committee Chair
Education
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Maximizing Damages in Child Injury Cases
2015
Trucking University: Safer Roads, Better Lawyers
2015
Ethics and Professionalism
2015
2015
Hours-of-Service Laws
2015
Trucking Litigation Group
2015
2014
Maximizing Damages for the Child Plaintiff
2012
Representing Catastrophically Injured Children
2012
2011
Special Considerations in Representing Catastrophically Injured Children
2011
The Safest Mom: How to Make Your Child's Environment Safe
2011
Hot Topics in Child Safety
2010
Initial client Interview
2010
How to Handle Child Injury Cases
2009
Initial Client Interview
Publications
2015
2015
2014
2014
2013
2012
2010
Languages
English
Activity
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