JVR Trial Excellence Awards 2025

12 Outstanding Lake County Defense Verdict in an Automobile Case TABLE OF CONTENTS

JURY VERDICT REPORTER

18  Highest Reported McClean County Verdict or Settlement in a Pedestrian Case

Peter V. Mierzwa President

20  Outstanding Defense Verdict in a FELA Case

Amanda Monto Marketing Manager

Julie Leuck Design Manager

26  Highest Reported DuPage County Verdict or Settlement in a Medical Malpractice Case

Adam Hrejsa Account Executive

28  Outstanding DuPage County Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case

John Leonard Senior Account Executive

32  Highest Reported Sangamon County Verdict or Settlement

Christine Davis JVR Associate Editor

34  Defense Attorney

Achievement Awards

Beth Ann Zaretsky JVR Senior Legal Writer

36  Plaintiff Attorney Achievement Award

Erica Boorstein JVR Legal Writer

38 Highest Reported Lake County Verdict or Settlement in a Work Injury Case

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40  Outstanding Will County Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case

44 Highest Reported St. Clair County Verdict or Settlement in an Auto Case

47  Lifetime Achievement Defense Attorney William F. Cunningham 57  Lifetime Achievement Plaintiff Attorney Todd A. Smith 64 Outstanding Cook County Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case

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68 Highest Bureau County Verdict or Settlement

72 Outstanding Defense Verdict in a Carrier Case

76 Highest Reported Illinois Verdict or Settlement in a Birth Injury Case 80 Outstanding Cook County Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case

84 Outstanding Achievement - Top Firm

in the 2025 JVR Annual Settlements Report

JURY VERDICT REPORTER • 2025 ANNUAL TRIAL LAWYER EXCELLENCE AWARDS 5

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