Nolan Law Group
Aviation Accident | Serving Chicago, IL
312-820-2071Those seeking legal help with Aviation Accident can reach out to Nolan Law Group, a local practice representing people in Chicago, Illinois.
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Attorney Thomas P. Routh
Attorney Timothy I. McArdle
Attorney Thomas J. Ellis
Attorney Welson T. Chu
Attorney Michael S. McArdle
Attorney Daniel J. Nolan
Attorney Ryan M. Nolan
Best Chicago Wrongful Death And Serious Personal Injury Law Firm
At Nolan Law Group, our experienced attorneys handle a variety of legal matters, including aviation accidents, traumatic brain injuries, pharmaceutical litigation, medical negligence, product liability and other serious personal injuries. We are also known as the wrongful death law firm Chicago victims’ families turn to when they need a legal professional to advocate for their rights.
Navigating the legal landscape to pursue justice can be a daunting task, particularly when you or a loved one has suffered a devastating loss of life or experienced a life-altering injury because of someone else’s negligent or intentional actions. Whether you are looking for an aviation accident law firm or an attorney to represent you in a wrongful death matter, hiring an attorney who specializes in the area of law you need may improve your chances of success.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Personal Injury
- Aviation Accident
- Brain Injury
- Pharmaceutical Litigation
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
Contact us at 312-820-2071 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Donald J. Nolan
Bar Admission:
- Illinois, 1977
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2007
- New York, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1992
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1983
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 1977
- Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois
- B.A. - 1974
- Honors: With Honors
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association, Aviation and Space Law Committee
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America Aviation Law Section, Chair, 2004, Leaders Forum, Member
- ATLA PAC Eagle Member
- Railroad Section, Chair, 1988-1999
- Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, President, 2001-2002
- Editor of TBI Litigation Group Newsletter, President, and Executive Committee Member
- Birth Trauma Litigation Group, Member
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Secretary, 1996-1997
- Illinois State Bar Association, Appointment to Tort Section Council, 1994-1996
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- Appointment to Public Affairs/Media Relations Committee, 1996-1999
- Long Range Planning, Chair 1997-1999
- Tort Litigation Committee, Chair, 1989-1990 and Vice-Chair, 1988-1989
- Judicial Evaluation Committee, 1984-1987
- Industrial Commission, 1982-1983
- Civil Practice, 1981-1982
- National Air Disaster Alliance/Foundation
- National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association
- Lawyers Pilots Bar Association
- Association for Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy
- Brain Injury Association of Illinois, Board of Directors, 1996-2001
- Brain Injury Association of Illinois, Honorary Member of the Board of Directors since 2002
- Spinal Cord Injury Association
- DePaul Aviation Institute Advisory Board Member
- Civil Justice Foundation Trustee
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
- Melvin Belli Society
Attorney Thomas P. Routh
Bar Admission:
- Illinois, 1996
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1996
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D.
- Honors: National Moot Court Team
- Law Review, DePaul Law Review
- Michigan State University
- B.A. - 1990
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Association For Justice
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers
- Chicago Bar Association
- Best Brief in 1995 Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Competition
- Medal For Excellence In Advocacy, American College Of Trial Lawyers CALI Awards for Advanced Trial Advocacy and Litigation Strategy
Attorney Timothy I. McArdle
Bar Admission:
- Illinois, 1987
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1988
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1992
- Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
Education:
- The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
- 1987
- Honors: With High Distinction
- University of Illinois, Chicago
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1984
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Board of Directors of the Society of Trial Lawyers
- American board of Trial Advocates, Associate
Attorney Thomas J. Ellis
Bar Admission:
- Illinois, 2024
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2024
Education:
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- Juris Doctor, Concentration: Trial Advocacy & Dispute Resolution
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Law Review, Moot Court
- Honors: Academic Recognitions: Irving & June Brott Scholar, Dean’s Scholar and UIC Law Community Legal Clinics Scholarship recipient
- Honors: CALI Award for Advanced Trial Advocacy; Best Petitioner Brief in the Burton D. Wechsler First Amendment Moot Court Competition
- University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
- Bachelor of Science
- Honors: High Honors
- Major: Management
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Lawyer Pilot Bar Association (Associate Member)
- American Constitution Society
Attorney Welson T. Chu
Bar Admission:
- New York, 2007
- Philippines, 2002
- Illinois, 2014
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2014
Education:
- Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- LL.M., Master of Laws - 2006
- Honors: With Honors
- Law Journal, Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business, Member
- University of the Philippines College of Law, Quezon City
- Bachelor of Law - 2001
- Honors: Best Paper in Taxation
- Ateneo de Manila University
- B.A. - 1997
- Major: Legal Management
- Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management
- 2006
- Major: Business Administration
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Asian American Bar Association of Chicago
- Chinese American Bar Association of Greater Chicago
Languages Spoken:
- Mandarin Chinese
- Fukien
- Filipino
- English
Attorney Michael S. McArdle
Bar Admission:
- Illinois, 2015
Education:
- The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 2015
- Honors: Moot Court Honors Council, member
- Law Review, The John Marshall Law School Review of Intellectual Property Law
- Villanova University
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2012
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Attorney Daniel J. Nolan
Bar Admission:
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 2017
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Leiden International Aviation Law Moot Court Participant
- Honors: Certificate in Aviation Law
- Honors: CALI Award for Excellence
- Vanderbilt University
- B.A. - 2013
- Major: History
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Chicago Bar Association, Member
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers
- Brain Injury Association of Illinois, Junior Board Member
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Named to National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40
Attorney Ryan M. Nolan
Bar Admission:
- Illinois
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- Juris Doctor - 2019
- Honors: CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Drafting; Civil Litigation
- Vanderbilt University
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2015
- Honors: Certificate in Aviation Law from DePaul
- Major: Economics
- Major: History
- Minor: Managerial Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Bar Association