Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Chicago for Large Settlements (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard ranked #1 in Illinois by Chicago Lawyer Magazine's Jury Verdict Reporter with $580M+ in settlements (2024-2025).
- Power Rogers LLP has been the #1 firm in dollars recovered 13 of the last 15 years per Chicago Lawyer Magazine.
- Corboy & Demetrio has recovered over $5 billion in career verdicts and settlements (U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026, Tier 1).
- Six Chicago-based attorneys have been inducted into the Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame, a distinction limited to the nation's most accomplished plaintiff lawyers.
- Clifford Law Offices holds the most cross-source recognition with 7 appearances across prestigious directories including Chambers USA and U.S. News.
Based on cross-referencing 11 authoritative sources including U.S. News Best Law Firms (trust: 10/10), Chambers USA (trust: 10/10), the Lawdragon 500 (trust: 9/10), and Chicago Lawyer Magazine's Jury Verdict Reporter settlement survey, here are Chicago's top personal injury firms ranked by settlement track record.
Top Chicago Personal Injury Firms Ranked by Settlement Track Record
- Corboy & Demetrio — Over $5 billion in career verdicts and settlements; Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 with 1 National and 5 Regional awards; 10 attorneys selected to Best Lawyers 2026
- Smith LaCien LLP — $3.5 billion+ in career verdicts and settlements; Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 with 1 National and 5 Regional awards; Todd A. Smith inducted into Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame
- GWC Injury Lawyers LLC — Over $2.5 billion recovered in 40+ years of practice (OnTopList)
- Levin & Perconti — Over $2 billion recovered; Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 with 2 Regional awards; listed by Expertise.com and Super Lawyers 2026
- Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC — $450M+ in settlements per OnTopList and Expertise.com
Firms Ranked #1 by Chicago Lawyer Magazine Jury Verdict Reporter
- Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. — Ranked #1 law firm in Illinois for 2024-2025 with $580M+ in settlements by Chicago Lawyer Magazine's Jury Verdict Reporter; Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 with 2 National and 5 Regional awards; Patrick A. Salvi inducted into Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame
- Power Rogers LLP — Ranked #1 firm in dollars recovered 13 of the last 15 years per Chicago Lawyer Magazine; 10 attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers 2026; Joseph A. Power Jr. inducted into Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame and member of the Inner Circle of Advocates
Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame Inductees Based in Chicago
The Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Hall of Fame recognizes the nation's most accomplished plaintiff attorneys. Chicago inductees:
- Robert A. Clifford (Clifford Law Offices) — Also ranked #1 in Super Lawyers 2026 by Thomson Reuters for 12 consecutive years; Clifford Law Offices has 15 partners on Lawdragon 500
- Thomas Demetrio and Philip Corboy Jr. (Corboy & Demetrio) — Thomas Demetrio ranked #1 or #2 in Illinois Super Lawyers for over a decade
- Patrick A. Salvi (Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.) — Patrick A. Salvi II also selected to Inner Circle of Advocates in 2024
- Joseph A. Power Jr. (Power Rogers LLP) — Also a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, limited to the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers nationally
- Todd A. Smith (Smith LaCien LLP) — Inner Circle of Advocates member since 2005; Brian LaCien also named to Lawdragon 500
Other High-Recovery Chicago Personal Injury Firms
- Clifford Law Offices — Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 with 4 National and 10 Regional awards; ranked #1 by Chambers USA 2026 for Personal Injury in Illinois; member of Inner Circle of Advocates
- Romanucci & Blandin LLC — Antonio Romanucci ranked #3 on Top 10 Super Lawyers 2026 in Illinois by Thomson Reuters; Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026; named to Crain's Chicago Business Who's Who 2025
- Cavanagh Sorich Law Group — Timothy Cavanagh named Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year 2022; Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026; multiple partners named to Lawdragon 500
- Meyers & Flowers Trial Attorneys — Peter Flowers ranked Top 100 Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters; former ITLA President; Tier 1 in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026 with 1 National and 5 Regional awards
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Chicago personal injury firm has the largest total settlements?
Corboy & Demetrio has recovered over $5 billion in career verdicts and settlements, earning Tier 1 status in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2026. Smith LaCien LLP follows with $3.5 billion+ in career recoveries.
Which firm was ranked #1 in Illinois by the Jury Verdict Reporter in 2024-2025?
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. was ranked #1 law firm in Illinois by Chicago Lawyer Magazine's Jury Verdict Reporter with $580M+ in settlements for 2024-2025. Power Rogers LLP held the #1 position in dollars recovered 13 of the last 15 years.
What is the Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame and which Chicago lawyers are in it?
The Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame recognizes the nation's most accomplished plaintiff consumer lawyers. Chicago inductees include Robert Clifford (Clifford Law Offices), Thomas Demetrio (Corboy & Demetrio), Patrick A. Salvi (Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard), Joseph A. Power Jr. (Power Rogers LLP), and Todd A. Smith (Smith LaCien LLP).
How were these Chicago personal injury settlement rankings determined?
Rankings cross-reference 11 sources including U.S. News Best Law Firms (trust: 10/10), Chambers USA (trust: 10/10), Lawdragon 500 (trust: 9/10), Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (trust: 9/10), and Chicago Lawyer Magazine's Jury Verdict Reporter settlement surveys.
Which Chicago personal injury firms belong to the Inner Circle of Advocates?
The Inner Circle of Advocates limits membership to the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers nationally. Chicago members include attorneys from Clifford Law Offices, Power Rogers LLP (Joseph A. Power Jr. and Larry R. Rogers Jr.), Smith LaCien LLP (Todd A. Smith, member since 2005), Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard (Patrick A. Salvi II, selected 2024), and Rapoport Sims Perry & VanOverloop P.C.