More than 375 trial attorneys and Illinois judges were in attendance on the evening of October 16th as the Jury Verdict Reporter, a division of Chicago-based Law Bulletin Media, hosted its annual reception and awards for Trial Lawyer Excellence at RPM Events. Thirty-five professionals from both sides of the trial bar received individual Trial Lawyer Excellence awards in one of seventeen 2024 categories. Additionally, William J. Rogers and Bruce R. Pfaff were recognized with Lifetime Achievement awards for their body of trial work, leadership, mentoring and contributions to the legal community.
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Table of Contents | 5 |
Outstanding Lake County Defense Verdict in an Automobile Case | 12 |
Highest Reported McClean County Verdict or Settlement in a Pedestrian Case | 18 |
Outstanding Defense Verdict in a FELA Case | 20 |
Highest Reported DuPage County Verdict or Settlementin a Medical Malpractice Case | 26 |
Outstanding DuPage County Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case | 28 |
Highest Reported Sangamon County Verdict or Settlement | 32 |
Defense Attorney Achievement Awards | 34 |
Plaintiff Attorney Achievement Award | 36 |
Highest Reported Lake County Verdict or Settlement in a Work Injury Case | 38 |
Outstanding Will County Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case | 40 |
Highest Reported St. Clair County Verdict or Settlement in an Auto Case | 44 |
Lifetime Achievement Award: William F. Cunningham | 47 |
Lifetime Achievement Award: Todd A. Smith | 57 |
Outstanding Cook County Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case | 64 |
Highest Reported Bureau County Verdict or Settlement | 68 |
Outstanding Defense Verdict in a Carrier Case | 72 |
Highest Reported Illinois Verdict or Settlement in a Birth Injury Case | 76 |
Outstanding Cook County Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case | 80 |
Top Firm in the Chicago Lawyer 2025 JVR Settlements Report | 84 |
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