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180 N. La Salle Street, Suite 2910
Chicago, Illinois 60601-2700 (Cook Co.)
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 Free Initial Consultation (Main Office) With more than 150 years combines experience in representing injured workers, the attorneys at Corti, Aleksy and Castaneda specialize in cases involving workers' compensation, disability determination and related aspects of injury law. Our firm, attorneys and staff are committed to the preservation and protection of our clients' rights under the law. We will devote all of our resources to the interests of our clients with honesty, integrity, and sensitivity to each clients' individual needs. We recognize that our success as an ongoing enterprise is dependent upon the full and complete satisfaction of our clients. Statement of PracticeWorkers Compensation. Firm Size: 7
Languages: Spanish and Lithuanian.
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Address180 N. La Salle Street, Suite 2910
Chicago, IL 60601-2700, (Cook Co.)
PhonePhone: 312-782-8372
Fax: 312-782-7672
Website
http://www.workcompguys.com
Office HoursMonday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Peter D. Corti (Managing Partner) born Allentown, New Jersey, June 3, 1945; admitted to bar, 1971, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1972, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1976, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Long Island University (B.S., 1968); DePaul University (J.D., 1971). With more than 36 years of experience as an attorney, Peter D. Corti has distinguished himself within the legal and insurance communities of Illinois. Mr. Corti is a respected authority in the fields of workers' compensation, disability determination and related aspects of injury law. He has briefed and argued cases before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts of Cook and surrounding counties, the Federal District Court of the Northern District of Illinois and the State Appellate Court. Member: Workers Compensation Lawyers Association (President, 1987; Vice-President, 1986; Treasurer, 1984-1985; Member, Board of Directors, 1984-2000); Illinois State Bar Association; Justinian Society of Lawyers; Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Reported Cases: Rosemary Pancotto v. Sociedade de Safaris de Mocambique, 422 F.Supp.405; Material Service Corp. v. Industrial Comm., 97 Ill.2d 382, 454 N.E.2d 665, 73 Ill.Dec. 558 1983; Area Transportation v. IC, 123 Ill.App.3d 1096, 465 N.E.2d 533, 80 Ill. Dec. 421 1984; Joseph R. Bertini v. State Farm Mutual, 48 Ill.App.3d 851, 362 N.E.2d 1355, 6 Ill.Dec. 435, 1977. Practice Areas: Workers Compensation.
Richard E. Aleksy (Partner) born Chicago, Illinois, September 14, 1945; admitted to bar, 1976, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Education: University of Illinois (B.S., 1971); John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1976). Recognized as a preeminent trial attorney, Richard Aleksy has briefed and argued many cases before the Illinois workers' Compensation Commission, various Circuit Courts, and the Appellate and Supreme Court of Illinois. He has earned an enviable reputation within the legal and insurance communities for his work involving workers' compensation, disability determination and related aspects of injury law. Among Mr. Aleksy's professional involvements, he has authored, "IICLE Mastering Worker's Compensation in Illinois: The Process, The Procedure, and the Law," and he has participated in numerous seminars as a presenter and member of panel discussions. Member: Illinois State Bar Association; Workers Compensation Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1981-1988; Treasurer, 1981-1983; Vice-President, 1984; President, 1985); Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. [U.S. Air Force, 1963-1967]. Reported Cases: R.D. Masonry, Inc. v. Industrial Comm., 215 Ill.App.2d 397, 830 N.E.2d 584, 294 Ill.Dec. 172, 2005; Tinley Park Hotel and Convention Center v. Industrial Comm., 356 Ill.App.3d 833, 826 N.E.2d 1043, 292 Ill.Dec.607, 2005; Boyd Elec. v. Dee, 356 Ill.App3d 851, 826 N.E.2d 493, 292 Ill.Dec. 352, 2005; R.D. Masonry, Inc. v. Industrial Comm., 349 Ill.App.3d 752, 812 N.E.2d 382, 285 Ill.Dec. 562, 2004; Efremidis v. Industrial Comm., 308 Ill.App.3d 415, 719 N.E.2d 1133, 241 Ill.Dec. 730, 1999; Faleti v. Tracy, 233 Ill.App.3d 1025, 600 N.E.2d 285, 144 Ill.Dec. 818, 1990; Sekora v. Industrial Comm., 198 Ill.App. 3d 584, 556 N.E. 2d 285, 144 Ill. Dec.818, 1990; Szesny v. Szesny, 197 Ill.App.3d 966, 557 N.E.2d 222, 145 Ill.Dec.452, 1990; National Biscuit, Inc. v. Industrial Comm. of Illinois, 129 Ill.App.3d 118, 472 N.E.2d 91, 84 Ill.Dec.341, Ill.App. 1 Dist, October 9, 1984; Consolidated Freightways v. Industrial Comm., 373 Ill.App3d 1077, 870 N.E.2d 839, 312 Ill.Dec. 395, 2007; Greaney v. Industrial Comm., 358 Ill.App.3d 1002, 832 N.E.2d 331, 295 Ill.Dec. 180, 2005; Clayton v. Ingalls Memorial Hospital, 311 Ill.App.3d 135, 724 N.E.2d 222, 243 Ill.Dec. 913, 2000. Practice Areas: Workers Compensation.
John J. Castaneda (Partner) born Sterling, Illinois, May 18, 1961; admitted to bar, 1987, Illinois; 1995, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: Loyola University of Illinois (B.A., 1983); University of Minnesota (J.D., 1986). With extensive experience in the legal profession, John Castaneda is a prominent attorney in the practice of workers' compensation law. During his career, he has briefed and argued many cases before the Illinois Workers' Compensation commission, various Circuit Courts and the Appellate Court of Illinois. Member: Illinois State Bar Association; Workers Compensation Lawyers Association (served as first Hispanic president); Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Reported Cases: Daniel Stone vs. The Industrial Commission, et al. 675 N.E. 2d 280, 286 Ill. App. 3d 174, 221 Ill. Dec. 373; All Steel, Inc., Appellant vs. The Industrial Commission, et al. 582 N.E. 2d 240, 221 Ill.App. 3d 501, 164 Ill. Dec. 32; Alejandro Irizarry vs. The Industrial Commission, et al. 377 Ill.App.3d 598, 786 N.E.2d 218, 217 Ill.Dec.960. Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Workers Compensation.
ASSOCIATEVitas J. Mockaitis (Associate) born Chicago, Illinois, December 1, 1956; admitted to bar, 1985, Illinois. Education: University of Illinois, Chicago (B.A., 1980); John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1985). Respected as a leading trial lawyer, Vitas Mockaitis has briefed and successfully argued many cases before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission during the course of his distinguished career. With his extensive knowledge and experience in workers' compensation law and related fields of legal practice, Mr. Mockaitis has presented numerous seminars on the theme of injured workers' rights and benefits, addressing unions and labor organizations throughout the state of Illinois. In addition, he has authored and co-authored several guidebooks and information pamphlets concerning workers' compensation issues as they relate to injured workers' in Illinois. Subjects of the publications have included repetitive trauma and overuse injuries and injured workers' medical rights, among other topics. Member: Illinois State Bar Association; Workers Compensation Lawyers Association. Languages: Lithuanian. Practice Areas: Workers Compensation; Social Security Disability; Personal Injury.
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