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Joseph W. Balesteri
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Biography
Joseph W. Balesteri is a partner at the Chicago-based plaintiff’s law firm Power Rogers. He joined the firm in 2000, and since that time, has handled many cases successfully, resulting in more than $400 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients, an average of $25 million per year. In recognition of his dedication to plaintiffs and achievements in the field, Mr. Balesteri has been awarded with honors such as “Super Lawyers” and “Leading Lawyers” by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company.
Education
- Indiana University
- B.S. | Business
- DePaul College of Law
- J.D.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Deposing the Defendant and the Defendant’s Experts
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL
- Depositions in a Medical Malpractice Case: Plaintiff Perspective
- Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Chicago
Awards
- One of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from Illinois
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Rising star of the trial bar
- Chicago Lawyer Magazine
- AV Preeminent rating
- Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability
- since 2005
- Leading Lawyer in Personal Injury Law
- Law Bulletin Publishing Company
- This distinction was earned by fewer than 5% of all lawyers licensed in Illinois (2004).
- Super Lawyer in medical malpractice litigation
- Super Lawyers
- This distinction was awarded to 5% of all Illinois attorneys (2005).
Professional Associations
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
- America Association for Justice
- Member
- Current
- Chicago Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
- Member
- Current
- Justinian Society
- Member
- Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Additional Practice Area
- Car Accidents
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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