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At Leonard Law Group, Our Relationships Are Built on Trust & Respect.

We've Recovered Hundreds Of Millions For Our Clients

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Chicago Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Successfully Represented More Than 10,000 Workers' Comp & Personal Injury Clients

For more than two decades, our Attorneys Joseph, Andrew, and Matthew Leonard have passionately represented the rights of clients throughout Chicago and all of Illinois. As skilled and experienced personal injury and workers’ compensation attorneys, we work hard to develop a professional and personal relationship with our clients in order to provide them with premium representation. This attorney-client relationship, built on mutual trust and understanding, is crucial to helping our clients overcome their challenges.

Our track record of success can be attributed to our passion and legal experience. We put tremendous amounts of time and resources into each case, from evaluation and investigation to representation. Our lawyers are able to effectively stand against companies or businesses that try to limit or deny our client's workers compensation benefits.

For More Information About Your Case, Call (312) 487-2513 To Speak With A Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer From Leonard Law Group. Polish and Spanish-speaking Services Available.

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Since 1995, Leonard Law Group has represented 10,000+ injury clients and recovered more than $500 million in verdicts, awards and settlements on their behalf.

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Legal Professionals With a Wide Range of Skills

With Decades of Experience
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    Joseph J. Leonard

    Senior Partner

    In 1998, after five years defending insurance companies and employers, Joseph decided he would rather champion the rights of the injured rather than seek to limit them. In 1998 he joined his brother Andrew Leonard in developing and promoting Employee Legal Services, Ltd., into a prominent worker’s compensation/personal injury plaintiff’s firm that Andrew had started with the assistance and vision of their late father Dr. Eugene Thomas Leonard III.
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    Andrew P. Leonard

    Senior Partner

    Andrew P. Leonard is a Chicago area native and the founder of Leonard Law Group, LLC, Andrew concentrates his practice on the representation of those injured while working throughout the state of Illinois. He practices before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts, and the Appellate and Supreme Courts.
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    Matthew J. Leonard

    Senior Partner

    Attorney Matthew J. Leonard is an owner and equity partner of Leonard Law Group. Matthew concentrates his practice in the handling of a few hand-selected personal injury cases and the oversight of the personal injury department of Leonard Law Group. Matthew was recognized as an Illinois Rising Star in 2013 and 2014 and has been nominated an Illinois Super Lawyer annually since 2015.
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    Jeffrey M. Brown

    Partner

    Jeff has worked for over 34 years as a civil litigator. From the beginning of his career, the bulk of his efforts have been devoted to representing people that have been injured due to negligence or other misconduct by others. During that time, Jeff has represented plaintiffs in everything from a product liability case against a leading auto manufacturer to the death of victims due to neglect or medical malpractice
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    Michael E. Mahay

    Partner

    Michael earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Illinois Benedictine College in 1982. After graduating, he worked in the private sector before returning to law school in 1987. Michael earned his Juris Doctor degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1990. Since 1991 Michael has concentrated his practice in workers’ compensation.

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    Joseph P. Brancky

    Partner

    Joseph P. Brancky is a Chicago-area native. He obtained his BA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2003, and his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 2007. Joe has practiced entirely in workers’ compensation since that time. Prior to joining Leonard Law Group, he represented employers throughout Illinois, and has been a frequent presenter at seminars.
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    John P. Baglia

    Partner

    John Baglia joined Leonard Law Group in 2018. He concentrates his legal practice on personal injury, including construction negligence, medical malpractice, premises liability, and automobile accidents. John has a passion for advocating on behalf of injured people and helping them restore their lives both economically and emotionally. Prior to joining Leonard Law Group, John graduated from The John Marshall Law School with honors.

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    Daniel J. Biederman, Sr.

    Partner

    Daniel J. Biederman, Sr. is a tenacious advocate for his clients in the courtroom and at the negotiation table. Throughout his career, he has recovered over $39 million in verdicts and settlements for people injured by the negligence of others. Most notably, Dan secured a $4.5 million settlement for parents who tragically lost three children in a house fire in the Austin Neighborhood.

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Why Hire Us?

When you retain Leonard Law Group, you benefit from personal attention backed by years of experience. We don’t pass our clients around from associate to associate. Instead, we foster a strong relationship between our partners and our clients. The same partner that you sign on with will be the same partner you work with throughout every step of the case.

Clients don’t have to worry about their case. Our attorneys are well-versed in all stages of workers’ compensation and personal injury claims and have a track record of success in the courtroom. We have become a recognized name in the legal community in Chicago for our quality and commitment to excellence.

After representing thousands of clients, our team can effectively evaluate your case and fight on your behalf. We have secured more than $500 million for our injured clients and continue to uphold our tradition of success, both personally and professionally.

For More Information About Your Case, Call (312) 487-2513 To Speak With A Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer From Leonard Law Group. Polish and Spanish-speaking Services Available.

Workers' Compensation Vs Personal Injury

If you have been injured on the job, expenses may already be piling up. It may be tempting to access workers’ comp right away in order to get immediate compensation, but it is critical that you get a professional opinion before proceeding with your case.

BENEFITS OF A FILING WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM

Workers’ compensation is intended to protect both you by not having the requirement you prove fault against your employer and your employer is protected because there are caps on your employer's liability. If you are injured at work and file a workers’ compensation claim, you do not have to establish fault. This means you are not required to prove that your employer, co-workers, etc. were negligent or that anyone, in particular, caused your injury. In fact, you may be able to access benefits even if your own negligence contributed to your injury, as long as your negligence did not act as a departure from your employment duties.

By filing a workers' compensation claim you may qualify for medical coverage and have your medical bills paid by the employer. This includes doctor, therapy, and surgical bills. There is no cap on how much money you can receive for damages in a personal injury lawsuit, but workers’ compensation case values are in ranges from a low to a high point. Workers’ compensation pay is issued every 1 or 2 weeks in non-taxable amounts equivalent to roughly 2/3 of your pre-injury gross wage.

Benefits Of Filing A Personal Injury Claim

In a personal injury lawsuit, there is virtually no limit to the amount of money you can receive for your personal injuries. If the lawsuit can be successfully settled you have the right to proceed to a jury trial.

However, before you can receive compensation for personal injury damages, you are required to establish fault for your injury and demonstrate that the damage you have suffered is the direct result of negligence. Personal injury litigation can also be a much longer, more costly process and create a much longer gap between injury and compensation. While accepting workers’ comp benefits may be the path of least resistance, a personal injury suit carries the possibility of far greater monetary return if you can prove the proper elements.

Our lawyers at Leonard Law Group have years of experience and all the information you need to make the most informed decision regarding your injuries. Call today to schedule a free consultation!

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