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Steven A. Sigmond
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Biography
Experienced trial lawyer and advocate with over 35 years experience representing injured clients in personal injury cases and workers compensation claims. I am dedicating to getting the best possible result in each and every case.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
75%
41 years | 5,000 cases
Workers Compensation
25%
36 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
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Licensed in Illinois for 40 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Steven A. Sigmond, PC
345 N. Canal Suite, Suite 1208, Chicago, IL, 60606-1364
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Steven A. Sigmond's Reviews
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Posted by Melanye | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Lawyer
I contacted, consulted & hired; Steven Sigmond. He kept me informed on all aspects, of my lawsuit, along with reminding me of my choices regarding the law. Professionalism and his knowledge from beginning to end was exceptional. I will recommend and refer his services to anyone that is in need and kn...
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Great, stress-free experience; wish I'd hired him sooner
Mr. Sigmond represented my case professionally, reliably and honestly, and did a stellar job even though our interaction was all long-distance. Before I found his office I was stressed out, as a no-fault car accident had caused some ongoing issues. The accident was in Illinois and I was from out of s...
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2018 | Car Accidents
Excellent
Was a great call to engage Steven A Sigmond to help recover my damages done to my car and injuries to me resulting from a car accident. Steven successfully recovered my losses from the insurance companiy. Steven was very diligent, professional, and great to work with and I would recommend his servi...
Posted by Latoya | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Awesome
Steven is great at what he does. I would definitely use him again and his team is awesome as well, Heather was very helpful in answering and questions.
Posted by Stacey C. | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
A big thank you...
Steve Sigmond was very professional and guided me through a seamless process. He was honest with me and very informative. He stayed on top of my case and answered all of my questions. He kept in touch with me and made sure that I was ok. Thanks Steve.
Steven A. Sigmond's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steve has been a superb personal injury lawyer for all the years that I have known him as a fellow personal injury attorney in the Chicago area. He demonstrates knowledge of the area, passion for his clients' interests, and has years of experience. I endorse him without reservation."
"Steve is a smart, practical lawyer who can quickly get to the heart of the issue in any case to help assure that his clients receive swift, fair resolutions of their cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Sigmond is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney n the areas of workers compensation and personal injury. I have referred clients to him and will continue to do so in the furter, I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He really knows his craft!"
"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Attorney Sigmond. 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"
"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is a well respected and ethical lawyer in the field of personal injury."
"I have read Attorney Sigmond's advice and answers to questions on this board and find them to be sound, intelligent and with insight. I endorse Attorney Sigmond."
"Steve is an excellent lawyer who cares for his clients and has a habit of carefully explaining to them what is going on with their cases. I very much endorse this lawyer. If you are looking for a lawyer who will make sure that your best interests are at the top of his priority list, who is experienced going to trial as well as negotiating settlements of both small and large cases and someone who will handle your case or claim like it was his own, talk to Steve. I would use him in a heartbeat to handle my own case."
"I enthusiastically endorse Steve Sigmond. I had the great fortune of working with Steve on several personal injury and workers compensation matters, and in that time I learned what it takes to be a successful, professional, ethical and client-driven attorney. His knowledge of the law and his dedication to protecting the rights of his clients really sets Steve apart from many of the personal injury attorneys in Chicago, an his long record of successful results is evidence of that. I would refer anyone with a personal injury, medical malpractice or workers compensation case to Steve Sigmond without hesitation. He offers first class legal representation in every sense."
"Attorney Sigmond has a vast wealth of knowledge regarding Personal Injury law. He is dedicated to his practice and giving his clients the best representation available.I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Distinguished 4.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
Chairman, solo/small firm practice committee, Chicago Bar Association
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Steven A. Sigmond
1983 - 1983
Law Clerk, Circuit Court Of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois
Associations
1986 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member
1998 - 1998
Chicago Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Practitioners CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Johnson v. Mr. Bult's Inc.
$363,853.00 Jury Verdict for Plaintiff
(names withheld on all settlements)
$650,000.00 settlement at pre-trial mediation
(Names withheld on all settlements)
$267,500 settlement at pre-trial ($152,500 PI, $115,000 comp)
Gant v. L.U. Transport
$ 120,964.98 Jury Verdict for Plaintiff
Education
1985
University of Illinois College of Law
Juris Doctor
1982
University of Illinois
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1999
Seminar on lawyer office sharing
Moderator
1999
Seminar on Dealing with client emergencies
Emergency situations: injuries & accidents
1998
Seminar on small firm marketing
Moderator
Publications
2017
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I was in a hit run do I get the bodily injury and the uninsured motorists as well??
16 Mar 2025
Q&A
My husband was shopping at a mall and tripped over a cord, how do they prove if hes more than 50 percent at fault?
11 Mar 2025
Q&A
I have a workmans comp case against my employer and recently I was sent to a pain clinic to rule out my injury is not the result
13 Jan 2025