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2 distinguished workers compensation law attorneys in Illinois, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Brian McManus, Jr.

Brian McManus, Jr.

Distinguished Lawyer

Workers Compensation Law

134 N LaSalle St STE 650, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

Area of Practice: Illinois Workers Compensation & Personal Injury law Brian McManus, Jr. is a partner at Brian J. McManus and Associates, Ltd. and has been with the firm since 1995. Mr. McManus, Jr. is a plaintiff’s lawyer who specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation law. He has developed a long standing relationship with United Airlines flight attendants who have sustained work-related injuries. He has successfully tried and settled hundreds of cases filed before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. In addition, Mr. McManus, Jr., settled a wrongful death claim in McHenry County, Illinois for over $1.2 million dollars, an impressive settlement in that jurisdiction. Mr. McManus, Jr.’s career highlights also include the case of Jerry Grant v. Clennon Electric and Anchor Electric, which he tried before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and obtained one of the largest arbitration awards in the State of Illinois. Mr. McManus, Jr. is best known for his skill in client contact and advanced trial strategy. Brian obtained his law degree from John Marshall Law School, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. He is a lifelong Chicagoan and die-hard fan of the Chicago Cubs. Mr. McManus, Jr. lives in the Chicago area with his wife Dena and their four lovely children.

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Stephen Kelly

Workers Compensation Law

2710 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61604, USA

Stephen Kelly is licensed to practice in all Illinois courts as well as U.S. District court and state and federal appellate courts. Stephen is also licensed to practice in the State of Iowa, and a member of the Iowa Bar Association. He is recognized by his peers as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in workers’ compensation law. With experience in large and medium-sized law firms in his background, Stephen Kelly knows how those firms operate and, as the lone attorney in his practice, he is not intimidated by numbers. He wants only to do the best job he can for his clients, starting with the initial consultation that he does himself rather than appointing a staff member to take the meeting. The same is true when a case reaches the courts; he will be there representing your case, protecting your rights. “People don’t call an attorney because their life is going well. They want to know you are going to help them. They want results. That’s what I give them. I don’t think there is an attorney who will work as hard for you.”

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