About Susan
Biography
Susan L. Novosad, Partner, is a trial attorney with over 28 years of experience representing clients in a variety of personal injury and wrongful death matters, including premises liability, medical malpractice, car and trucking accidents and nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits.
A fundamental aspect of Susan’s practice is her accessibility to her clients. She believes that her clients are entitled to fair compensation for the harm they have suffered, and has met with Illinois legislators to oppose laws placing limits on recoveries of medical malpractice victims.
Susan compassionately serves injured clients, tirelessly working to bring justice to those harmed as a result of negligence. Susan is well-known in the Chicago legal community for her unmatched negotiation skills and her ability to end disputes and help opposing parties find resolution. These powerful diplomacy skills have earned her the enduring respect of both peers and adversaries.
Some of Susan’s most notable achievements include:
A $6.7 million birth injury verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit
A $3.5 million settlement in a birth injury lawsuit
A $1.5 million settlement on behalf of an elderly resident of a long-term care facility who suffered burns after being placed in a scalding bath
A $1.49 million medical malpractice settlement
A record $1 million settlement (the largest nursing home negligence settlement in Lake County, IL, history) for the family of a deceased former nursing home resident who died after suffering injuries in a fall at a nursing home.
In 2013, Susan obtained a $2.4 million verdict in a personal injury lawsuit against the City of Chicago. Follow the link to read coverage of this accident verdict.
Recently, Susan was chosen for inclusion in Chicago Magazine's Illinois: The Top 100 list, along with the Illinois: The Top 50 Women list. These honors highlight the attorneys who topped the Illinois Super Lawyers nomination, research and review processes. Susan was named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell®. Susan was honored among the WBAI's 2015 Top Women Lawyers in Leadership. This award recognizes outstanding women lawyers in Illinois who serve in a leadership role, who have excelled in their legal field and have gone beyond traditional mentoring to create new pathways for other women. She was also named as a Leading Lawyer for 2012-15 by her peers.
In addition to her practice, Susan enjoyed mentoring law students through the Alumni Mentoring Program at the John Marshall Law School. She grew up in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL, and is a graduate of the University of Illinois. In 1986, Susan graduated from John Marshall Law School with honors and was admitted to practice law in Illinois the same year.
Susan resides with her husband, also an attorney, in suburban Chicago, and has three children.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 40 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Levin & Perconti
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325 North Lasalle Street Suite 450, Chicago, IL, 60654
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325 North LaSalle Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL, 60654
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Susan online.
Susan Levin Novosad's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
2 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct
Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2014 | Personal Injury
Wonderful, gifted, trustworthy attorney
Susan Novosad is a very gifted and seasoned attorney. She represented me following a traumatic incident in 2011 that resulted in serious physical and emotional injuries. The defendant was no lightweight and resisted many attempts to settle the case, resulting in a rare jury trial. Throughout the e...
Susan Levin Novosad's Lawyer Endorsements
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Apr 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"As an Elder Law Attorney I frequently come across situations where my Clients have suffered from abuse or negligent care. I have known and referred numerous matters to Susan over the years. Her expertise is without question. Further, in these delicate emotionally charged situations she has reassured my Clients, calmed their fears while making them confident that she has their best interest at heart. I whole heartedly endorse Susan."
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Elder law lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Women in Personal Injury, Leading Lawyers Magazine
2015
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2014
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Illinois Top 50 Women Attorneys, Chicago Lawyer Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Illinois Top 100 Attorneys, Chicago Lawyer Magazine
2013
Top 100 Super Lawyers, Illinois Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2013
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2011
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Partner, Levin & Perconti
1900 - Present
Partner, Levin & Perconti
Associations
Member
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
$6.71 million verdict
$1.5 million settlement
$1 million record Lake County settlement
Education
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1978
BS
Speaking Engagements
2012
Preparing for Trial
2012
Party Depositions
2010
What You Should Know About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
2010
Advocating for Yourself and Your Loved Ones in Long-Term Care Facilities
2009
Nursing Home Litigation
2007
Prosecuting and Defending Physical and Sexual Abuse
Publications
N/A
Languages
English