Katz, Friedman, Eisenstein, Johnson, Bareck & Bertuca
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312-724-5846Chicago Personal Injury Law Firm
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For over 60 years, Katz Friedman, Eagle, Eisenstein, Johnson & Bareck have fought for full and fair compensation for clients in Chicago, Rockford, Aurora, DeKalb, Bloomington, Decatur, Champaign, Danville, Mattoon, and Quincy. We concentrate in protecting the rights of people who are injured in work, car, truck, and premises accidents as well as those with Social Security Disability cases. Our firm also seeks to achieve economic justice by representing the needs of several major labor unions as well as employees whose rights are violated at their work. Our goal is to obtain justice to help fix our clients’ harms and losses.
As an AV-rated law firm, our experienced Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Social Security Disability lawyers have established a reputation in Chicago and Illinois as the most knowledgeable and ethical attorneys among our peers. Besides being rated each year as a U.S. News and World Report Best Law Firm in the areas of Labor and Workers’ Compensation, five of our attorneys are Illinois Super Lawyers and four are rated “Best Lawyers in America.” When you choose our firm to represent you, you can rest assured that you are represented by one of the most highly rated and well respected firms.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Labor and Employment Law
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Social Security Disability
- Workers' Compensation
- Construction Accidents
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Accidents & Injuries
Call 312-724-5846 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Philip A. Bareck
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 1991
Education:
- Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 1991
- Honors: With High Honors
- University of Illinois
- 1988
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Best Lawyers in Workers Compensation Law
- Included in the list of Illinois Super Lawyers
- Top Attorneys in Illinois
- Best Lawyers in Chicago
- Top Trial Lawyers (American Trial Lawyers Association top 100 Trial Lawyers for Illinois)
- One of America’s Most Honored Professionals
- 10 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys for Illinois, American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC)
Attorney David M. Barish
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 1983
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1986
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 1983
- Northwestern University
- 1980
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers' Association
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, Member Since: 2017
- AV, preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Perfect 10 rating from Avvo
- Leading Lawyers in Illinois Workers’ Compensation law
Attorney Frank J. Bertuca
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 1991
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 1991
- Honors: Member of the Moot Court Society
- Illinois State University
- 1988
- Honors: Founding Member of ISU's Trial Advocacy Team
- Major: Economics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- The Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- One of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
- Top Attorney, Leading Lawyers, 2016
- Recognized by Best Lawyers
- Recognized by Super Lawyers
Attorney Jonathan R. Currie
Education:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D.
- Depaul University
- B.A.
Attorney Joshua File
Bar Admissions:
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
- Illinois
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- Juris Doctor - 2011
- Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Litigation Strategies
- Major: Business Law
- Indiana University
- Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs - 2007
- Major: Legal Studies
- Minor: Business Management
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers' Division Committee for Labor and Employment Law
Attorney Hayley Graham
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2012
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2017
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 2012
- Honors: Chancellor's Award for Volunteer Service
- Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- B.A. - 2007
- Honors: With Honors
- Honors: 1st Place for In-Depth Reporting, Illinois College Press Association
- Honors: Newspaper Pacemaker Award, Associated Collegiate Press
- Major: Journalism
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Kane County Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, Past Membership Officer and Board Member
- Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
- Illinois Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2017-2018, 2020-2024
- Leading Lawyers Emerging Lawyer, 2019-2023
- Service Award, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois, 2023
- William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award, IL Trial Lawyers Association, 2016
Attorney Christopher Johnson
Bar Admissions:
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Education:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D.
- Honors: Graduated With Honors
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- B.A.
- Honors: Graduated With Honors
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Workers' Compensation Law Association
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
- Received the Distinction of Emerging Lawyer
Attorney Richard K. Johnson
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 1982
- School of Speech at Northwestern University
- B.S. - 1977
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Committee, Tort and Insurance Practice Section, Past Vice-Chairman
- Chicago Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Practice Committee, Past Chairman
- College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, Board of Directors
- Illinois Super Lawyer in the field of Workers’ Compensation, since 2008
- One of the Best Lawyers in America
- “Best Lawyers® as 2016 Lawyer of the Year in Workers Compensation Law – Claimant”
- AV” Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Attorney Bridgette A. Kolb
Bar Admissions:
- Supreme Court of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois
Education:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D.
- University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
- B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in Communication
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois Bar
- Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- William J. Harte Amicus Volunteer Award, IL Trial Lawyers Association, 2016
Attorney Christopher W. Mose
Education:
- University of Illinois College of Law, Illinois
- Juris Doctor - 1992
- Honors: With Honors
- University of Illinois
- B.A. - 1989
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Attorney Stephen Wauck
Education:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law
- Juris Doctor
- University of Dallas
- B.A.
Attorney Janea McAlister
Education:
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- Juris Doctor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
Attorney Daniel Klosowski
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2012
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Education:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, 2012
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean's List
- Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, 2009
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Lumina Award Recipient
- Honors: Political Science Honors Society
- Honors: Economics Honors Society
- Major: Political Science and Economics
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association, 2012 - Present
- Chicago Bar Association, 2012 - Present
- American Bar Association, 2012 - Present
- Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association, 2012 - Present
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Richard K. Johnson
This attorney practices in Illinois and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Workers' Compensation | Since 2021 |
Hayley Graham
This attorney practices in Illinois and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Social Security Disability | Since 2023 |
| Workers' Compensation | Since 2023 |
Philip A. Bareck
This attorney practices in Illinois and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Workers' Compensation | Since 2022 |