About

John F. Winters, Jr. is a highly experienced lawyer in Chicago, Illinois, known for his successful cases in medical negligence, police misconduct, and more. John F. Winters, Jr. is the founding member of the firm Winters Salzetta O Brien & Richardson, LLC, established in 1997. With a track record of settling or trying various cases, including medical negligence, police misconduct, VA Hospital negligence, automobile/trucking negligence, premises liability negligence, and defamation cases, John has secured multi-million dollar results for his clients against defendants and their insurance companies. One of John\s notable cases includes representing former NFL players in the CTE brain injury cases against the NFL. He also served as lead counsel in the wrongful death trial of the Estate of Eric Morse, a five-year-old boy who tragically lost his life due to gang violence. This case gained national attention as it held the Chicago Housing Authority and its vendors accountable in a civil trial. For more information about Lawyer Winters and his legal expertise, you can visit his profile at https://www.wsorlaw.com/attorneys/john-winters.

Legal Issues

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
  • Wrongful Death
  • Car Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Defamation
  • Police Misconduct

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
U.S. Supreme Court
Since 2008
United States Court of Appeals – Fifth Circuit Jurdictions
United States Court of Appeals – Fifth Circuit
Since 1997
United States Court of Appeals – Ninth Circuit Jurdictions
United States Court of Appeals – Ninth Circuit
Since 2008
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois Jurdictions
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Since 1991
State of Illinois Jurdictions
State of Illinois
Since 1991
United States Federal Trial Bar Jurdictions
United States Federal Trial Bar
Since 1995
United States Court of Appeals – Seventh Circuit Jurdictions
United States Court of Appeals – Seventh Circuit
Since 1992
Experience
  • Founder / Lawyer
    Winters Salzetta O Brien & Richardson, LLC
    1977
Education
The John Marshall Law School Education School Logo
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. (1991) | Law
Graduation year: 1991
Illinois State University Education School Logo
Illinois State University
B.S. (1977) | History
Graduation year: 1977
Associations
State Bar of Illinois
                        
                                                     # 6208384 Professional Association
State Bar of Illinois  # 6208384
has membership
Current
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Professional Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
has membership
Current
American Bar Association Professional Association
American Bar Association
has membership
Current
Chicago Bar Association Professional Association
Chicago Bar Association
has membership
Current
Association of Trial Lawyers Professional Association
Association of Trial Lawyers
has membership
Current
Society of Trial Lawyers Professional Association
Society of Trial Lawyers
has membership
Current
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
    Contact us today at 312-236-6324 for a free consultation.
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