About

Stewart C. Orzoff is a highly experienced lawyer in Northbrook, Illinois, with a focus on workers' compensation and personal injury cases. Stewart C. Orzoff is the founder and senior member of the Orzoff Law Offices. With 43 years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney in Illinois, he specializes in representing injured workers under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act and individuals with personal injury claims. Mr. Orzoff is known for his expertise in workers' compensation law, with over 50% of his cases being referred to him by other attorneys. He is considered a lawyer's lawyer among his peers and has trained many successful lawyers and judges throughout his career. Throughout his legal practice, Mr. Orzoff has successfully represented a wide range of injured workers, including office workers, laborers, factory workers, tradesmen, and more. He has extensive trial experience in various courts and is known for his ability to settle difficult cases through meticulous preparation. Mr. Orzoff takes pride in offering personalized service to all his clients, providing them with a thorough explanation of their legal rights and a strategic case plan for success. Born in Chicago in 1943, Mr. Orzoff graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 1966 and has been licensed to practice in various courts, including the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of several legal associations and has been recognized for his contributions to the legal community. With a practice focused on 75% workers' compensation and 25% personal injury cases, Mr. Orzoff is dedicated to litigation and has a certification in Mandatory Arbitration Program as a Certified Arbitrator. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Orzoff is involved in professional associations and charitable organizations, showcasing his commitment to serving his community. Areas of Practice: - 75% Workers Compensation - 25% Personal Injury Bar Admissions: - Illinois, 1966 - U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1966 - U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 1966 - U.S. Supreme Court, 1999 Education: - DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1966 (J.D.) - Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois (B.A. in Pre-Law) Representative Cases: - James Chrisos v. Hockersmith Transportation Services Co., 326 Ill.App.3d 1141 (Appellate Court of Illinois 2001) - Frank Leschkies, as Administrator of the Estate of Siegfried Leschkies, Deceased, v. Playboy Club of Lake Geneva, Inc., 465 F.Supp.80 (United States District Court, N.D. Illinois, Eastern Division 1979) Professional Associations: - Gastro-Intestinal Research Foundation - University of Chicago Hospital, Board of Directors - Illinois State Bar Association - Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyers Association - American Trial Lawyers Association Languages: - Spanish Fraternities/Sororities: - Nu Beta Epsilon

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Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Workers Compensation

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