Illinois residents facing maritime law issues have access to attorneys who specialize in offshore injuries, Jones Act claims, admiralty law, cargo disputes, vessel collisions, and maritime contracts. The legal framework in Illinois differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern maritime law cases in this jurisdiction.

One of the most important things to know about maritime law law in Illinois is the statute of limitations. You generally have 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim. Illinois follows modified comparative fault with 50% bar (735 ILCS 5/2-1116) for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Circuit Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

Choosing the right maritime law attorney in Illinois means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to maritime law law in Illinois for an in-depth look at Illinois's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Susan L. Novosad - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Levin & Perconti
 325 N LaSalle Dr Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654
(312) 332-2872
The John Marshall Law School (1986)
English
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Bar
Active License
Legal Malpractice Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
Gary R. Thompson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 103 S Greenleaf St #G Gurnee IL 60031
(847) 263-7770
Northeastern Illinois University (1987)
English, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Criminal Law Maritime Law
Daile V. McCann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Asperger Associates, LLC
 180 N Stetson Ave #3050 Chicago IL 60601
(312) 856-9901
DePaul University
English
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Insurance Claims
Clifford Horwitz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
 25 E Washington Street Suite 900 Chicago IL 60602
(312) 372-8822
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (1984)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Maritime Law
Jonathan Rosenfeld - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC
 225 W Wacker Dr #1660 Chicago IL 60606
(847) 835-8895
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Elder Law Insurance Claims
Andrew L. Hughes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hughes Law Offices LLC
 53 West Jackson Boulevard Suite 738 Chicago IL 60604
(312) 877-5588
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (1997)
English
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Maritime Law
John J. Perconti - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Levin & Perconti
 325 N LaSalle Dr Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654
(312) 332-2872
The John Marshall Law School (1982)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Maritime Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Jennifer Bekkerman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chicago Injury Center
 308 W. Erie Street Suite 300b Chicago IL 60654
(312) 818-4450
English, Russian, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Claims Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
Daniel Wolberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
Loyola University Chicago (2003)
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Anne Thar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 35 West Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60601
(312) 558-7910
Northwestern University (1983)
German
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Construction Law
Hugh Moore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 111 South Wacker Drive Chicago Illinois 60606
(312) 443-0284
Indiana University School of Law (1965)
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy
Barbara Sessions - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 35 West Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60601
(312) 558-5834
DePaul University (1986)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Construction Law
Craig Derrig - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
John Marshall Law School (2002)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Anjali Das - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
University of Notre Dame Law School (1993)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
David Brown - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
University of Iowa (2002)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Daniel Ephriam Tranen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
University of Illinois College of Law (1997)
Missouri Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Angela McManus - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
DePaul University College of Law (2005)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Anthony Goldner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
Kent College of Law (1994)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
David Holmes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
University of Illinois (1988)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Dean Athans - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
DePaul University College of Law (1984)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Christopher Dely - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
DePaul University College of Law (2004)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Elisa Decator Nocito - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2901 Stirling Rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center (2002)
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Insurance Defense Maritime Law
Benjamin Falloon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
Northwestern University School of Law (2000)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Charles Planek - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
DePaul University College of Law (1981)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
James Thurston - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
Marquette University Law School (1989)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Crystal Pipher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 525 West Main Street Belleville Illinois 62220
(618) 236-3469
Southern Illinois University School of Law (2004)
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Curt Schlom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
DePaul University College of Law (1990)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Matthew Grossmann - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 525 West Main Street Belleville Illinois 62220
(618) 236-3424
University of Wisconsin (2006)
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Jason Kuzniar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
Kent College of Law (1999)
U.S. District Courts, Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Daniel John McMahon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 120 North LaSalle Street Chicago Illinois 60602
(312) 704-0550
Notre Dame Law School (1989)
Federal Trial Bar, Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Lon Weaver - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 346 W St Louis Ave East Alton IL 62024
(618) 254-1127
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Maritime Law Personal Injury
John Hunter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
University of Iowa (2000)
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Lauren Moy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
Notre Dame Law School (2007)
Illinois State Bar Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
Gregory McConnell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 35 W Wacker Dr Chicago IL 60601
(312) 558-8068
George Washington University (1990)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Construction Law
Bennett Heller - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 N Lasalle St Chicago IL 60610
(312) 704-0550
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law (1984)
Wisconsin Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Construction Law Employment Law
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