The Law Office of John E. Marszalek handles all types of personal injury cases in Chicago and other cities in Illinois. We represent injured people. John Marszalek has been licensed as a lawyer in Illinois since 1976. Our office is located in downtown Chicago at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 801.
When we say we handle all types of personal injury cases, we mean our practice is concentrated in that area and in that area only. If you are seeking a lawyer to handle a personal injury case anywhere in Illinois, please feel free to contact us. It does not cost any money to talk to us about your case. All initial consultations are free. Many times, we are able to tell you over the telephone whether we are able to help you.
We handle cases on a contingent-fee basis. We ask for no money up front. We are paid only if we make a recovery of money for you. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery. If there is no recovery, you pay no attorney fees.
We are happy to accept referrals from other lawyers. We strive to reach agreements with other lawyers interested in referring cases to our office. We follow the ethical rules of the Supreme Court of Illinois. In all cases referred by other lawyers, the client is fully apprised in writing of the fee agreement.
Chicago personal injury attorney John E. Marszalek is a trial lawyer. When a settlement offer is unacceptable, we go to trial. The Law Office of John E. Marszalek has tried personal injury cases to verdict in State court in the following counties in Illinois: Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Will, Kankakee and Jackson. In addition, we have tried personal injury cases to verdict in federal court in the Northern District of Illinois and the Central District of Illinois.
Sometimes, being a trial lawyer requires handling an appeal. We handle appeals. The Law Office of John E. Marszalek has argued numerous appeals in the Appellate Courts of Illinois.