Stephen I. Lane

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Stephen I. Lane

also known as Steve Lane

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Admiralty and maritime Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Spinal Cord Injury, Slip and Fall Accident ... +15 more

230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL

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About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

18

Practice Areas

Other 15%

15%
Admiralty and Maritime 5%

5%
Animal Law 5%

5%
Birth Injury 5%

If you or someone you know was in a medical malpractice situation, the Chicago IL lawyers at Lane and Lane, LLC can help you with a personal injury case.

48 years

5%
Brain Injury 5%

A brain or spinal cord injury as the result of an accident has devastating consequences: the victim may be paralyzed or mentally impaired for the rest of her natural life. The attorneys at Lane & Lane, LLC have decades of experience collecting damages from responsible parties on behalf of these unfortunate victims.

48 years

5%
Car Accident 5%

5%
Class Action 5%

5%
Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

5%
Health Care 5%

5%
Litigation 5%

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

The Chicago law firm of Lane & Lane, LLC has decades of experience representing clients in medical malpractice suits stemming from doctor and hospital errors, injuries sustained during birth, and long-term brain and spinal cord injuries.

48 years

5%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

5%
Personal Injury 5%

The personal injury lawyers in Illinois also specialize in birth injury, medical malpractice, brain & spinal cord Injury throughout Chicago and also include the cities of Wheaton, DuPage County, Lake County, Waukegan, and Cook County.

48 years

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

5%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

5%
Transportation 5%

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

Accidents involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles can result in serious personal injuries to drivers, passengers and pedestrians. The Chicago law firm of Lane & Lane, LLC specializes in personal-injury lawsuits resulting from vehicle accidents.

48 years

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 47 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1978

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Lane & Lane, LLC

230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL, 60606

lane-lane.com/

Online Presence

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Stephen I. Lane's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
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Posted by Joan | June 17, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A Compassionate & Kind Lawyer we need today

I am amazed in a time when searching for a lawyer is such a hard job to do much less an emotional one, you run across this man with a heart of gold & compassion for the human being he is talking to! Steve took his time listening to me & did not make me feel his time is more important than mine! He ma...de me feel "I Matter!" this man is an "Angel Attorney" & anyone who talks to him will be put at ease the minute they are on the phone with him much less if he takes your case as I must do more research before, we will know if he can help me! The advice he has given I will follow & if any one of you are lucky enough for him to take your case, you will be in very good hands & I can tell, he will do all he can to win your case because his firm takes "old fashioned pride" in "who you are" "who his firm represents" and "Quality over Quantity" that has stood "the test of time" It has been an honor to be uplifted emotionally in my down spirit of my situation by such a kind lawyer I hope never retires

Posted by Stacy | April 11, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Attorney Stephen Lane is Very Helpful

Attorney Lane was very helpful and consulted me on a situation regarding my dad. He gave me options and explained the best way to move forward. He was very open and honest.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Customer

Attorney Stephen Lane is a great and caring attorney great staff he helped me out with my lawsuit great outcome

Posted by Angie | November 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and Caring

Stephen was compassionate and worked hard for me during my entire case. He brought peace and direction during one of the most difficult times in my life. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by John | July 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Great Firm

My attorney at Lane & Lane was very knowledgeable, professional, experienced and easy to work with. He negotiated an excellent settlement for me. I would recommend Lane & Lane to anyone.

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Stephen I. Lane's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Borcia

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Blake Horwitz

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is one of the top lawyers in the personal injury field. He is very client focused and inventive and willing to go the extra mile in representing his clients. I have had many detailed conversations with Stephen regarding cases and find his analysis very helpful."

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Aaron Fields

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has an exceptional understanding of the law based on his answers to Avvo questions."

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Paul Molinaro

Trucking accident lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Jan Kodner

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Steve for over 40 years and am impressed with his personal and legal skills. I have felt comfortable referring cases to him, knowing that the clients would be well cared for."

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Judy Goldstein

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lane is an outstanding attorney. I have referred clients to him in the past and will continue to do so."

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Nathan McKinney

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. You can tell this lawyer knows what he is doing and will competently answer your questions and guide you through your complex legal matters with compassion."

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Ian Alexander

Unknown lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Blake Horwitz

Civil rights lawyer

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Steven Sandler

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2013

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2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

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2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

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2009

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2005

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2005

Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Managing Partner, Law offices of Lane & Lane, LLC

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, Lane Brown, LLC

1978 - 1991

Partner, Law Offices of Lane & Munday

Associations

2010 - Present

International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Chair of the Plaintiff and Consumer Law Institute

2009 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1978 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1978 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Medical Negligence Committee

Member

Center for Elder & Disability Law

Board of Directors

Asian American Bar Association

Board Liaison

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

Board of Directors

Illinois State Bar Association

Amicus Curiae Study Committee

Illinois State Bar Association

Board Subcommittee on Insurance Programs

Illinois State Bar Association, Labor Section Council

Board Liaison, Delivery of Legal Services Committee

Illinois State Bar Association, Commercial, Banking and Bankruptcy Law Section

Board Liaison

Illinois State Bar Association

Board Liaison, Committee on the Mentally Disabled

Illinois State Bar Association

Member, Legislation Committee

Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section Council

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Charter Member, Special Committee on Professionalism

Illinois State Bar Association

Board of Governors

Chicago Bar Association

Member

International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Board of Directors

1989 - 1990

Illinois State Bar Association

Special Committee to Review ISBA Mock Trial Programs

1978 - 2009

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Illinois 06 L 5913, Circuit Court of Cook County

Secured $22,185,598.50 Verdict

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Education

1978

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Stephen earned significant contribution points in 2015.

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