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33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 1430
Chicago, Illinois 60602 (Cook Co.)
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 Free Initial Consultation (Main Office) Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. is a partnership of trial lawyers dedicated to fighting for the rights of ordinary people whose lives have been destroyed by the negligence of others. We take pride in providing outstanding personal service to our clients. That means we are always available for meetings and we respond promptly to your questions and concerns. A firm partner oversees every matter for which we have accepted professional responsibility. Our Fees Most of our clients do not have the money to pay hourly fees to lawyers. We work only on contingency fees. A contingency fee shifts the risk of a bad result to us, so we only get paid if we make a recovery for you. Your first consultation with us is free and you will have no obligation to sign a contract until we both decide to proceed with your case. Free Consultation If you are not sure whether you have a case, call us. We consider it a duty to our profession and the community to help people understand their legal rights. We will always give you our honest evaluation based on our experience and knowledge of the law. Our Reputation Lawyers that know of our reputation for successfully helping injured people refer most of our cases to us. Before you hire a lawyer you should know the lawyer's relevant experience handling cases similar to yours. Some lawyers accept cases, and then refer them out to trial lawyers. First and foremost, we are trial lawyers. As trial lawyers, our reputation for successful verdicts often allows us to settle your case quickly and fairly. When that is not possible, we will file your lawsuit in court and take your case to a jury. We have found that our willingness to try cases gets our clients the best settlements. We have successfully handled hundreds of personal injury cases of all types and sizes. You can view a list of our successes by clicking here. History Christopher T. Hurley founded Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. in 1991. Mr. Hurley received his early training at Baker & McKenzie, the largest law firm in the world, where he worked with many of the best known and respected trial lawyers in the country representing major hospitals, corporations, and insurance companies. Mr. Hurley has been a trial lawyer since 1984 and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International College of Trial Lawyers. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He also is listed as a leading lawyer in Illinois. Mr. Hurley serves as an adjunct professor of law at Northwestern University where he teaches trial practice. He speaks frequently to various bar groups on various topics related to personal injury law and trial practice. Mr. Hurley has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients throughout Illinois and nationally. Statement of PracticePersonal Injury, Plaintiff, Medical Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse, Auto Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Airplane Accidents, Construction Accidents, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Cerebral Palsy, Child Abuse and Neglect, Cruise Ship Injuries, Defective Defibrillators, Defective Hip Implants, Erbs Palsy, Gastric Bypass Surgery Malpractice, Kidney Failure, Lasik Surgery Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Legal Negligence, Legal Professional Liability, Liposuction Malpractice, Lung Cancer, Medical Malpractice, Birth Trauma, Chiropractors Malpractice, Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice, Dental Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose, Gynecology Malpractice, Medical Liability, Medical Negligence, Medical-Legal Law, Medication Errors, Mental Health Professionals Malpractice, Mesothelioma, Nursing Liability, Nursing Malpractice, Nursing Negligence, Obstetric Malpractice, Oncology Law, Optometric Malpractice, Orthopedic Malpractice, Pediatric Malpractice, Pharmacists Liability, Physicians Professional Liability, Podiatric Malpractice, Psychiatric Malpractice, Psychology Malpractice, Psychotherapy Law, Surgeons Liability, Wrong Site Surgery, Negligence, Accidents, Animal Attacks, Aquatic Injuries, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Automobile Negligence, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Catastrophic Injury, Commercial Vehicle Liability, Cumulative Trauma, Dog Bites, Electrical Injury, Electromagnetic Field Litigation, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries, Motorcycle Accidents, Neurolaw, Pedestrian Injuries, Personal Injury Appeals, Personal Injury Arbitration, Personal Injury Mediation, Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Power Line Contact Injury, Psychological Injury, School Bus Accidents, Severe Burns, Sexual Abuse, Slip and Fall, Spinal Injury, Subway Accidents, Third Party Wrongful Death, Tourist Injuries, Transfusion Associated AIDS, Traumatic Brain Injury, Unintended Acceleration, Whiplash, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Inadequate Security, Negligent Security, Premises Security, Products Liability, Airbag Injury, All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability, Automotive Crashworthiness, Automotive Design Liability, Automotive Products Liability, Automotive Restraints, Bicycle Products Liability, Biomedical Products Liability, Blood Bank Liability, Breast Implant Litigation, Chemical Explosions, Chemical Products Liability, Diet Drug Litigation, Drug and Medical Device Litigation, Drug Contamination, Elevator Liability, Engineering Products Liability, Environmental Products Liability, Escalator Liability, Explosions, Flammable Fabrics, Food Borne Disease, Food Products Liability, Gas Explosions, Heart Device Litigation, Heavy Equipment Products Liability, Industrial Products Liability, Manufacturers Liability, Motorcycle Products Liability, Office Equipment Products Liability, Product Defects, Product Failure, Products Liability Arbitration, Propane Products Liability, Recreational Products Liability, Vehicle Rollovers, Tire/Rim Mismatch, Tire Defect Litigation, Welding Products Liability, Professional Liability, Architects and Engineers Errors and Omissions, Architects and Engineers Liability, Architects and Engineers Malpractice, Clergy Malpractice, Clergy Sexual Misconduct, Design Professionals Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Professional Negligence, Professional Sexual Misconduct, Torts, Civil Liability, Intentional Torts, Tort Liability, Toxic Torts, Asbestos Litigation, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Chemical Exposure, Lead Poisoning, Mold Litigation, Radiation Injury, Toxic Tort Class Actions, Vaccine Injury. 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Christopher T. Hurley (Partner) born Missoula, Montana, June 29, 1959; admitted to bar, 1984, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1990, U.S. District Court, District of Utah; 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin. Education: Colgate University (B.A., honors, 1981); Loyola University (J.D., 1984). Mr. Hurley is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The College, founded in 1950, is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is offered by invitation only and only after careful investigation. Fellowship is only offered to those lawyers with a minimum of 15 years trial experience and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism and civility. Membership in the College is limited to 1% of the practicing lawyers in any state or province. Mr. Hurley also is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Membership in the Academy is limited to 500 Fellows under the age of 70 from the United States. The standards for admission are high and the nominating process is very extensive and thorough. Outstanding skills and extensive experience as a trial lawyer, unimpeachable personal and professional character, integrity and honesty are required of every nominee. Based on peer recommendations and statewide surveys, Mr. Hurley also was selected as a Leading Lawyer in Illinois. Most recently, Mr. Hurley was elected to the American Board of Trial Advocacy (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization for highly experienced trial lawyers who have exhibited civility, integrity and professionalism in their work. Mr. Hurley serves as an adjunct professor of law at Northwestern University School of Law where he teaches trial practice. He is a member of the Alumni Board of Governors of Loyola University of Chicago Law School, serves on the Elder Initiative Advisory Board, and sponsors a lecture series for Loyola's law school on legal issues affecting the elderly. Mr. Hurley also is a Trustee Emeritus and member of the Alumni Board of Advisors for La Lumiere High School in La Porte, Indiana. In addition, he is a member of the Council for Winnetka Congregational Church. Mr. Hurley and his family are active volunteers with Project Common Hope, an organization that provides assistance and support to the disadvantaged of Guatemala through education, housing, and health care. Fellow: Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Board of Managers, 1996; Board of Advocates, 1994-1996; American Trial Lawyers Association Member Since: 1991; Illinois State Bar Association Member Since: 1984. Chicago Bar Association Member, 1984; Legislative Committee, 1998; Tort Law Committee, 1992; Civil Practice Committee, 1998; Committee Co-Chair, Young Lawyers Section, Tort Litigation, 2003-; Trial Lawyers Club of Chicago Board of Managers, 1992; Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Bar Association American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Member Since: 2007 Elected to membership (invitation only organization) Illinois Chapter of ABOTA Member Since: 2007 Elected to membership (invitation only organization). Reported Cases: Keef v. Widuch, 321 Ill.App.3d 571, 747 N.E.2d 992 (1st Dist. 2001); Hernandez v. Woodbridge Nursing Home, 287 Ill.App.3d 641, 678 N.E.2d 788; Britton v. Soltes, 205 Ill.App.3d 943, 563 N.E.2d 910; Northern Trust Bank v. Carl, 200 Ill.App.3d 773, 558 N.E. 2d 451; Delgatto v. Brandon Associates, Ltd., 172 Ill.App.3d 424, 526 N.E.2d 384; Kasper v. Saint Mary of Nazareth Hosp., 135 F.3d 1170; Credo v. Zema Systems Corp., 944 F.Supp. 677; Sonnemaker v. U.S., 807 F.Supp 483; Modelski v. Navistar International trade Corporation, 302 Ill.App.3d 879, 707N.E.2d 239, 236 Il.Dec 394 (1st Dist 1999); Johnson v. Zema Systems Inc., 170 F.3d 734 (7th Cir. 1999); Kunz v. Little Co. of Mary Hospital, 373 Ill.App.3d 615, 869 N.E.2d 328, 311 Ill.Dec. 654 (1st Dist. 2007) Frigo v. Silver Cross Hospital, 2007 WL 2736595 (Sept. 20, 2007). Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice; Birth Trauma; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Product Liability; Product Defects; Brain Injury; Nursing Home Liability.Email: Christopher T. Hurley
Mark R. McKenna (Member) born Chicago, Illinois, July 23, 1968; admitted to bar, 1994, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois. Education: Northwestern University (B.A., History, 1989); University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1994). Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice; Product Liability; Personal Injury; Construction Negligence; Employment Discrimination.Email: Mark R. McKenna
Michael T. Mertz (Member) born St. Paul, Minnesota, May 7, 1972; admitted to bar, 1997, Illinois; 1998, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1999, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin. Education: Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A., 1994); DePaul University (J.D., 1997). Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice; Product Liability; Person Injury; Wrongful Death; Birth Trauma; Brain Injury; Nursing Home Liability.Email: Michael T. Mertz
——————————Evan M. Smola (Associate) born Smithtown, New York, 1983; admitted to bar, 2008, Illinois. Education: University of Georgia (B.S., Genetics, 2005); DePaul University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2008). Evan Smola joined Hurley McKenna & Mertz as a law clerk in August of 2006 and was hired as an associate after graduating law school. Mr. Smola earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law, where he graduated summa cum laude and Order of the Coif. Prior to moving to Chicago and attending DePaul, Mr. Smola earned his Bachelor of Science in Genetics from the University of Georgia in 2005. Throughout law school, Mr. Smola worked as a law clerk for Hurley McKenna & Mertz and gained valuable experience in many types of injury cases, including medical malpractice, product liability, automobile collisions and premises liability. Mr. Smola also has significant appellate experience, having clerked for The Honorable Calvin C. Campbell of the First District Appellate Court of Illinois. Mr. Smola limits his practice to the representation of injured individuals in all types of injury cases. Member: Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations.Email: Evan M. Smola
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