Kurt D. Lloyd is a jury trial lawyer based in Chicago who represents victims of personal injury or wrongful death. He is smart, tough, and never gives up on his client’s case. Kurt works tirelessly to protect and advance his clients’ right to a trial by jury. With over 30 years of experience and 70 plus jury trials, he has won more than $355 million in jury verdicts and settlements from insurance companies and corporations to help his injured clients recover. Kurt was born and raised in the Chicago land area. He was the first and only member of his family to go to college. Kurt’s father never finished high school and always worked two jobs until his death. At his funeral, Kurt said: “his father’s work ethic gave him the drive to succeed as a trial lawyer.” Kurt is the founder of the Lloyd Law Group, Ltd., a plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death law firm. Kurt believes that every client’s case should be worked up as if the case will go to trial. By preparing every case for trial, the value of each client’s case is maximized. Kurt has been nationally recognized as a jury trial lawyer by the American Association for Justice, which awarded him the Citation of Excellence medal. After prosecuting 50 civil jury trials, the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates invited Kurt to become a member. Kurt recently wrote the book On Jury Selection for Illinois lawyers. Kurt often says: “If you don’t pick the right jury, you’ll lose your case before you start.” He wrote the book to help young trial lawyers representing injured clients understand how to select a jury in Illinois courts. On his blog JurorDeseletion.com, Kurt also posts about the jury selection process, which he believes is really about the art of juror deselection. His Blog is followed by hundreds of Illinois lawyers. In his medical malpractice cases, Kurt is driven to maintain and promote patient safety. He has won by jury trial or settled exceptional cases which resulted in patient safety improvements.

George was admitted to Loyola University in Chicago where he attained his Bachelor’s degree and graduated magna cum laude in 1990. In 1992, Mr. Argionis earned a Master’s degree in Government from Loyola University. He received his Juris Doctor with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1996, and while in law school he served as an Editor of the Chicago-Kent Law Review. Mr. Argionis began his practice as a personal injury defense attorney. Subsequently, he practiced law at a prominent plaintiff ‘s personal injury law firm before joining Argionis & Associates. He has experience in handling cases involving auto collisions, premises injuries, medical malpractice, product liability, construction-related injuries and work-related injuries. Throughout his career, he has settled and tried to verdict numerous personal injury cases. He has dedicated his career to representing injured people and in helping them to restore their lives both emotionally and economically. In 2004, Mr. Argionis was appointed as a Commissioner of the Illinois Court of Claims. Mr. Argionis is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers with membership limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. I secured a record verdict ($13 million dollars) for a young man who was hit by a forklift driver at a national home improvement store and suffered a crushed foot injury and a condition called Complex Regional Pain syndrome. The client required a spinal stimulator to be inserted in his body and he will need multiple surgeries in the future to replace the battery of the spinal stimulator. The client also could not return back to work. Our record verdict ensured that he will have the money to pay for all his future surgeries and medical needs. Since he no longer can work as a security officer; the money will also allow him to support himself. I was very happy that we were able to help this young man who suffered such a devastating injury. How did you build a successful practice? I built this practice one case at a time; making sure that we secure the money our clients deserve for their injuries. We treat all of our clients as if they are a family member and we fight until we obtain justice for our clients. What should clients look for in a lawyer? Clients should be able to actually meet and talk with a licensed lawyer; many offices have paralegals or “case handlers” who are not lawyers, have the primary contact with a client. Most clients of other offices do not have any contact with an attorney. In our office, you will always have contact with a licensed lawyer, who will ensure you get the most money for your injury. How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? I have tried and settled hundreds of cases in Chicago, Cook County and the State of Illinois; I am familiar with the judges, insurance lawyers and the local courts in Illinois. This familiarity gives my office a great advantage over other lawyers. Many lawyers that advertise in Chicago and Illinois are not even from this state and have never set foot into a courtroom in this state. What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? All our consultations are free and will be with a licensed lawyer; Not a paralegal or “case handler”. We will answer all your questions and explain the legal process by telling you what rights you have as an injured person. We will also deal with the insurance company and make sure they pay the maximum for you. What information do you need in a free phone consultation? Your name; the location of the accident; your injury and your insurance information. Different injuries require different information; one of our lawyers will ask all the correct information from you. Our goal is to take the “worry” out of an injury claim. We take care of the details for you. What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? No one fights harder than we do for your injury claim, and we years of experience fighting and winning against insurance companies. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? We are gratified when our clients thank us for the settlement we obtain for them. We love taking on the big insurance companies for our clients. What are your other interests in addition to law? I love spending time with my wife and children when I am not at work. Are you involved in your community? I volunteer as an assistant coach for my children’s sports teams; I have helped with voter registration in my community, and do pro bono work for people who cannot afford an attorney.

John F. Winters, Jr. is the founding partner of the firm Winters Salzetta O'Brien & Richardson, LLC. Mr. Winters concentrates his practice on representing clients who are injured through medical negligence and personal injury, and has served as lead counsel in many high profile cases. Mr. Winters has been a lecturer at the Chicago Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education classes, as well as an invited speaker before the Illinois House of Representatives on numerous issues involving the protection of injured individuals' rights. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Winters, visit his website or call 312-236-6324.

Mr. Amoni has been practicing law since 1977, is a member of the Illinois State Bar and Federal Trial Bar. Mr. Amoni has a Top 100 Illinois Trial Attorneys rating (American Trial Attorneys Association). Mr. Amoni has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer, and is an associate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has served on the Civil Practice and Tort Law Committees of the Illinois State Bar and the Civil Practice Committee of the Kane County Bar Association. Mr. Amoni has attended Allerton Civil Practice Conferences and the Illinois Supreme Court "Future of the Courts of Illinois" Conference. He has been a frequent lecturer on various continuing legal education seminars involving torts and civil practice. Mr. Amoni has a BA from the University of Illinois, 1973; and a J.D. with honors from Chicago Kent College of Law, 1977.

Mr. Friedman received his undergraduate degree (economics) from the University of Chicago in 1984, and his juris doctorate from the University of Chicago Law School in 1987. In 2002, Mr. Friedman formed the Law Office of Jeffrey Friedman, P.C. Mr. Friedman is a member of the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois, and before the general and trial bars of the Northern District of Illinois, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Friedman has served as an arbitrator with the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration program, and has also served as an instructor at Roosevelt College. Jeffrey Friedman represents victims and their families in connection with all types of unfortunate accidents, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, as well as construction site accidents, premises liability, and other accidents caused by the wrongdoing of some other individual or company. Jeffrey Friedman also represents individuals who have been misdiagnosed, who have received negligent medical care and treatment, and who have suffered other types of medical malpractice.

Chicago native Jonathan B. Fleisher is a trial attorney who has been with the firm of Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC since 1995. Since joining the firm, he has achieved significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously injured clients in the areas of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, premises liability, and automobile accidents. He has also participated in numerous arbitrations and mediations, achieving outstanding results for his clients. The primary areas of his profession are medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, premises liability and automobile liability matters. He has resolved numerous cases in these areas in excess of $1,000,000. He has also worked with other Chicago malpractice attorneys to fight for significant malpractice settlements from doctors, hospitals and other healthcare professionals.

T. J. Jesky began his corporate career working for a Fortune 500 company that was acquired by a Fortune 50 Company. He spent 23-years working for the International Fortune 50 Company. As Division Manager, his responsibilities included commercialization of pharmaceutical products, negotiating and writing contracts with suppliers and customers, working with government agencies. He was one of the spokes in the wheel in changing State and Federal laws for the benefit of the pharmaceutical industry. Mr. Jesky spent 20-years as a business consultant whose responsibilities included designing capital structures, negotiating contracts/business opportunities, assisting companies in going public, completing due diligence for a wide variety of businesses. He was involved in mergers and acquisitions with approximately 100 companies. For the past few years, his law practice, includes, but not limited to: business, corporate, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, medical malpractice lawsuits. He is fluent in the Spanish language.

Judge McGing served as a Supervising Judge in the Law Division in the Circuit Court of Cook County where all personal injury cases are heard. He consistently received accolades from attorneys and litigants who appeared before him. While a Judge, he presided in the Jury Section in cases primarily consisting of medical negligence trials and also presiding over wrongful death, construction accidents, asbestos, auto, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents, premises liability and slip and fall cases as well as many other personal injury matters. Judge McGing was one of five judges regularly chosen by attorneys and litigants to hear complex, medical negligence matters by agreement of the parties. Since leaving the bench, ​Judge McGing is a partner in the personal injury law firm of Miller & McGing Law. His partner Michael Miller has been a personal injury attorney for 38 years. Judge McGing's current cases have included 2024 settlements of $5 million and $1.5 million as well as his partner's $1.2 million settlement this year. Judge McGing was named the 2019 Lawyer of the year by the Celtic Legal Society of Chicago. “Judge McGing is respectful…well prepared… and …is one of the best judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County.” Judicial Performance Evaluation Program

Frederick W. Nessler has been practicing law throughout the state of Illinois and the United States for over 40 years. Mr. Nessler opened his law office in Lincoln, Illinois in 1977. Since that time, he has helped injured people recover hundreds of millions in compensation for the injuries they suffered due to the negligence of others. Mr. Nessler has been awarded numerous recognitions throughout his career, each of which is detailed below. Nessler & Associates now has offices in Springfield, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, Lincoln, Rockford, Sherman, and Chicago, Illinois. Nessler & Associates also maintains offices in Denver, Colorado; Ft. Worth, Texas; Orange, Texas; Largo, Florida; Tampa, Florida and St. Petersburg, Florida.

David M. Carlson, an esteemed attorney with a notable track record, currently practices personal injury and criminal defense law. He has been duly admitted to the Illinois bar since 2001 and is also accredited to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern Districts of Illinois and Indiana since 2002 and 2003, respectively. His legal career is distinguished by his comprehensive understanding and application of the law, drawn from his extensive educational background and professional experiences. David completed his law degree at Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2001, where he was honored as the class speaker at his graduation. He furthered his education with a specialized program in 2021 through the Judicial Education Program at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia School of Law. This program enhanced his knowledge in a broad range of topics, including corporate governance, economics, and the responsibilities of corporate entities towards stakeholders. Before commencing his law studies, David earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona in 1993. Throughout his college years, he was an active member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and worked various jobs, from delivering packages for United Parcel Service to construction work, to finance his education. Alongside practicing law, David served in the judiciary from 2013 to 2024. He began as an Associate Judge in the 12th Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois, where he handled an array of cases spanning family law to civil and criminal matters. Following this role, he was promoted to Circuit Judge, presiding over the felony division, which is the second largest in the state. Under his leadership, his team was responsible for managing a robust caseload and integrating new technological systems into the court’s operations. He was commended for his diligence and commitment to justice and retention in a 2020 general election with a significant majority vote affirmed his position. Today, David is not only a member of the Illinois State Bar Association but also retains his connections with the Illinois Judges Association, reflecting his ongoing commitment to his professional community. His former role as both Associate Judge and Circuit Judge illustrates his depth of experience and leadership abilities, particularly in managing complex legal challenges and advancing judiciary processes. David M. Carlson is more than just a seasoned attorney; he is a respected professional who brings a wealth of knowledge, a deep sense of responsibility, and proven leadership to every case. He represents clients with both tenacity and integrity, ensuring that their legal needs are met with the highest standards of excellence.