Lane Brown, LLC
Years of Experience in Personal Injury Law
At the personal injury law firm of Lane Brown, LLC., we live by the ideal of doing the right thing. Our attorneys represent plaintiffs who have been injured by acts of negligence—whether as a car accident, medical malpractice, or a slip-and-fall, we strive to achieve justice for our clients through obtaining financial compensation to cover their losses.
Believing in doing what’s right motivates everything we do. Our Chicago medical malpractice and sexual abuse lawyers take compassionate care of their clients. Working with our firm means you’ll never have to question the motives of your attorney. We’re here to help you recover the most compensation possible—because that’s what it will take for you to make your recovery.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Medical malpractice
- Sexual Abuse
- Premises Liability
Lane Brown, LLC., has a stellar reputation among Chicago’s legal community. Not only do the insurers and their attorneys know and respect us, but our work has been consistently recognized by our peers year after year.
Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Association, Avvo, Primerus. . . these are just a few of the awards our lawyers have received and the reputable organizations we belong to. Part of doing the right thing means striving for excellence on behalf of our clients, and we’re never satisfied with anything less. Call 312-815-5222 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Scott D. Lane
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1988
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: National Mock Trial Team
- Honors: American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellency in Advocacy
- Honors: Leadership and Service Award
- Honors: Alpha Sigma Nu
- Law Review: Loyola Law Review, Member
- Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, 1984
- Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Captain, Rugby Team
- Honors: Tennis Team
- Major: Criminal Justice
- Major: Sociology
- Minor: Psychology
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Chicago Bar Association (Member, Moot Court Committee)
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member of Tort Law and Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council and Assembly for First Judicial District
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- American College of Legal Medicine (Member)
- Decalogue Society of Lawyers
- International Society of Primerus
- National Registry of Who’s Who in America, Life Member
- Loyola Law School’s Circle of Advocates, Founding Member
- Selected as one of the 40 Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois To Watch
- Selected as one of the “Illinois Super Lawyers” as published by Law & Politics and Chicago Magazine
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
Attorney Mark A. Brown
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1994
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2001
Education
- Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1993
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: President, Decalogue Society
- University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, 1989
- Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Member: Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
- Major: Economics
- Minor: Business
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Chicago Bar Association (Member)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Amicus Curiae Committee)
- American Association for Justice (Member)
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (Member)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Member)
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (Past Chairman)
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association (Former Member, Judicial Screening Committee)
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2010 - 2022 (as seen in Chicago Magazine)
- Selected by his peers as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in personal injury law, 2019-2022
- Top 100 Lawyer in the Nation by National Trial Lawyers, 2022
- America's Most Honored Professionals, 2015
- Client Distinction Award, 2013
- 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch in Illinois, 2007
Attorney Nick Kamenjarin
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2014
Education
- University of Notre Dame Law School
- Juris Doctor, 2014
- Journal of College and University Law (JCUL), Articles Editor
- Sports, Communications, and Entertainment Law Forum (SCELF), Executive Board Member
- Moot Court Best Oralist Award
- Northern Illinois University
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing, summa cum laude
- Four-year member of Northern Illinois University football team (2006-2010)
- Six-time Huskie Victory Scholar
- College of Business Top Marketing Achiever Award (2010)
- Marshall Cordell Entrepreneurial Scholarship (2010)
- Mid-American Conference Presidential Award (2010)
- Mid-American Conference Commissioner's Award (2009)
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois
- Association of Croatian American Professionals
- Northern Illinois University College of Business Young Alumni Board
- Huskie Football Alumni Alliance
- Notre Dame Club of Chicago
- Super Lawyers Illinois Rising Star, 2020 - 2025
Attorney Stephen I. Lane
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1978
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1978
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1996
Education
- Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 1978
- University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
- B.A. - 1975
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Committees
- Illinois State Bar Association, Board of Governors
- Illinois State Bar Association, Charter Member, Special Committee on Professionalism
- Illinois State Bar Association, Task Force on Professionalism, Charter Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Tort Law Section Council, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member, Legislation Committee
- Illinois State Bar Association, Board Liaison, Committee on the Mentally Disabled
- Illinois State Bar Association, Commercial Banking and Bankruptcy Section Council, Board Liaison
- Illinois State Bar Association, Labor Section Council, Board Liaison, Delivery of Legal Services Committee
- Asian American Bar Association, Board Liaison
- Illinois State Bar Association, Board Subcommittees on Insurance Programs
- Illinois State Bar Association, Special Committee to Review ISBA Mock Trial Programs, 1989 - 1990
- Illinois State Bar Association, Amicus Curiae Study Committee
- Center for Elder and Disability Law, Board of Directors
Attorney Oliver P. Shindler
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2023
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
- Juris Doctor - 2022
- cum laude
- Dean’s Scholarship recipient
- Dean’s List honoree
- Moot Court Best Appellee Brief in the William E. McGee National Civil Rights Moot Court Competition
- The Ohio State University
Professional Memberships & Achievements
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- Illinois Trial Lawyer Association, Member
- The Chicago Bar Association, Member
- The Decalogue Society of Lawyers, Member
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:
Mark A. Brown
This attorney practices in Illinois and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Litigation and Appeals | Since 2023 |
| Medical Malpractice | Since 2023 |
| Personal Injury | Since 2023 |
Lane Brown, LLC Awards
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
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