Smith LaCien LLP
Personal Injury | Serving Chicago, IL
312-815-6455Smith LaCien LLP, a local Personal Injury firm with years of experience helping clients in the Chicago, Illinois area.
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The Chicago personal injury attorneys at Smith LaCien LLP have a long track record of achieving exceptional results for clients. Personal injury law is the area of law designed to protect you if you have been injured by the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or corporate entity.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Animal Bites
- Aviation & Mass Transit Accidents
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accident
- Civil Rights
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Trucking Accidents
- Workers’ Compensation
- Wrongful Death
Call 312-815-6455 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Andrew W. Mason
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2018
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2020
- Indiana
Education:
- Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2017
- Juris Doctor
- Trinity College, Hartford, Ct., 2008
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Public Policy and Law
- Freeman School of Business, Tulane University, 2014
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) (Member)
- Chicago Bar Association (CBA) (Member)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Member)
- American Association of Justice (AAJ) (Member)
- Pound Civil Justice Institute (Ex-Officio Trustee)
Brian LaCien
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2002
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2007
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2002
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Order of the Coif
- Honors: Research Assistant, Professor Rodney Blackman
- Law Journal: Journal of Art and Entertainment Law, Staff Writer
- University of Iowa, 1999
- B.A.
- Major: Finance
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association (Chair, Tort Law Section)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association (now the American Association of Justice) Chair, Aviation Section
- Chicago Bar Association
Todd A. Smith
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 1976
- Washington, 2012
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1991
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
Education:
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D.
- Honors: Recipient of the “Medal of Excellence”
- Honors: Damen Award in Law
- Kansas University, 1971
- B.A.
- Northwestern University, 1973
- M.B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association (Past President)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now American Association of Justice) (Past President)
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Past President)
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers (Elected Board Member)
Allyson Christine Cox
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2021
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2021
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 2021
Education:
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California, 2020
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, 2017
- B.S.
- Major: Secondary English Education
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
- Chicago Bar Association
- Women's Bar Association of Illinois
- Chicago Bar Association, 2022 - 2023 (Vice-Chair of YLS Women in Law Committee)
Languages Spoken:
- English (Primary)
- French
Jason Williams
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2004
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2004
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2013
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2014
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2015
Education:
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, 2002
- J.D.
- Honors: Dean's List
- DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, 1999
- B.A.
- Major: International Studies
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Association of Justice
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
Carla Colaianni
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2007
- New York, 2019
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2007
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Participated in DePaul’s Asylum & Immigration Clinic
- Honors: CALI Award for Excellent in Trial Advocacy and Torts
- Law Review: DePaul Law Review, Member
- S.U.N.Y. New Paltz, 1995
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Theater
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association of Justice
- Chicago Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
Matthew S. Leonard
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2025
Education:
- DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 2025
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: cum laude
- Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois, 2021
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Business
- Minor: Legal Studies and Philosophy
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (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:
Brian LaCien
This attorney practices in Illinois and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Medical Malpractice | Since 2025 |
| Personal Injury | Since 2025 |
Todd A. Smith
This attorney practices in Illinois and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Medical Malpractice | Since 2025 |
| Personal Injury | Since 2025 |
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