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We provide our clients with helpful information in a clear and simple way so that they can better understand what is happening with their case. We work in all fields of personal injury law, including, but not limited to, car accidents, wrongful death claims, animal attacks, dog bites, slip and fall injuries, premise liability, and workers' compensation claims.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
34 years
Car Accident
10%
Slip and Fall Accident
10%
Trucking Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 27 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 32 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 33 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
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Michael Patrick McCready's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
McCredy Law
The team was professional, responsive, and truly cared about my case. They made the process smooth and kept me informed every step of the way. Highly recommend their services.
Posted by Gabriella Rocha | August 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you, Deanna Abernathy!
I cannot say enough good things about McCready Law. When I showed up to finally end my long journey with McCready Law I finally got to meet Deaner Abernathy, (front desk receptionist) was so welcoming when I came to McCready law at this location. Throughout my whole journey, she has been so helpful a...
Posted by Migdalia Vazquez | October 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Appreciate
Thomas was great and his word is bond . I would highly recommend them anytime . Thomas was great and his word is bond !
Posted by David Dolan | July 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Fantastic Firm
Stephanie Leet And her paralegal, Stephanie Smolinski are fantastic…. They helped me with a disability claim and a scheduled award with the USPS…. They are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about all the work involved… Handled all the paperwork and made it really simple for me…. Answered any ...
Posted by Jordan | August 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ankle injury
I injured my ankle walking down poorly maintained bleachers. Atty Garcia helped me through every phase of my lawsuit. I would recommend McCready Law to other people.
Michael Patrick McCready's Lawyer Endorsements
"Solid Lawyer, fast, efficient overall the go to go in Chicaoland when I have a referral!"
"I highly recommend Michael McCready as an aggressive advocate for his clients. Michael treats every client like a friend, and fights every case with tenacity. Michael spends extra time and effort researching all his cases to provide the highest level of representation. If you are considering Michael for your lawyer, consider yourself lucky, because you found one of the best."
"I have referred my personal injury clients to Mike for a number of years. He and his staff have provided professional representation and have obtained solid results. I appreciate that Mike is prepared to take cases to trial if an insurance company does not agree to an appropriate settlement."
"The level of care and follow up Michael invests in his professional relationships is beyond impressive."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. McCready for over 20 year. He is very professional and knowledgeable in all areas of the law that he practices."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several cases to Michael and he has handled them all efficiently with great results. I would not hesitate to refer future clients to Michael."
"I have known Attorney Michael McCready and his practice for over 10 years. I have referred several cases to Michael over the years, and we have received very good results. I have referred my sister to him, and I will continue to refer friends, family and clients to Mr. McCready and his office."
"Attorney McCready practices law the way that it should be practiced. He listens and cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer because of his client oriented attitude and tenacity."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a skilled, experienced lawyer who treats those around him, clients and non-clients, with dignity and respect. In addition, his ethics are beyond reproach."
"Mike is a trusted advisor. In working with him, it is clear that doing right by his clients is his number one goal."
"I endorse this lawyer. I refer my clients and my close relatives to Mike. I trust him."
"I am an estate planning attorney. I do not go to court. When my son was involved in a motorcycle accident I called Mike McCready to handle it. Mike did a great job for him."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Millions Dollar Advocates Forum, Millions Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial lawyers, The National Trial lawyers Top 100 Trial lawyers
2016
A+ rated, Better Business Bureau
2016
Personal Injury Attorney, Best of Chicago
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, McCready, Garcia & Leet
1900 - Present
Partner, McCreadyLaw Injury Attorneys
2000 - 2012
Managing Partner, Michael McCready & Associates
1993 - 2000
Partner, Briones, McCready, Harvey & Trevino
1992 - 1993
Federal judge law clerk, Hon. Richard Kellum
Associations
1992 - Present
American Association for Justice
1992 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
1992 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Rear End Accident
1.5 million
Rear End Tractor Trailer
800,000
Highway accident
$1.25 million
Verdict
$630,000 verdict
Cases under $100,000
Cases over $100,000
Education
1992
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Richmond
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
John Marshall Law School
How to Create a Great Client Experience and Attract Referral Cases
2016
John Marshall Law School
Obtaining and Keeping Clients
2015
John Marshall Law School
Successful client development
2015
John Marshall Law School
How to Build a Law Practice
2014
John Marshall Law School
How to Build a Law Practice
2013
John Marshall Law School
Running a Successful Law Practice
Publications
2017
Wisconsin Lawyer
Scales of Injustice: Worker’s Comp for Federal Employees
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers