If you need legal help with nursing home abuse matters in Illinois, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Illinois attorneys handle cases involving elder abuse in care facilities, neglect, financial exploitation, wrongful death, and resident rights violations, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

One of the most important things to know about nursing home abuse 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 nursing home abuse 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.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to nursing home abuse law in Illinois to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Illinois.

Charles Armbruster - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 219 Piasa Street Alton IL 62002
(618) 208-0320
Washington University in St. Louis (1989)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Legal Malpractice
Gabe Drury - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
 3033 West Jefferson St. Suite 207 Joliet IL 60435
(630) 423-3500
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Jordan Butler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Spiros Law, P.C.
 317 E. University Champaign IL 61820
(217) 443-4343
Saint Louis University School of Law (2018)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Mr Francis J. Discipio - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 980 North Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60611
(630) 574-2288
Illinois State University (1983)
English, Spanish
Wisconsin Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Criminal Law Insurance Claims
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
Dan DeBias - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
 3033 West Jefferson St. Suite 207 Joliet IL 604
The John Marshall Law School (2013)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
Eric Bodo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
VanDerGinst Law, P.C. - Injury Lawyers
 4950 38th Ave Moline IL 61265
Marquette University (1993)
English
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice
Thomas W Tuohy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tuohy Law Offices
 17W220 22nd Street Suite 300 Oakbrook Terrace IL 60181
(312) 559-8400
Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern (2010)
English, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Estate Planning
Margaret Galka - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Collins Law Office, P.C.
 1770 Park St #200 Naperville IL 60563
(630) 527-1595
Vermont Law School (2018)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Environmental Law Medical Malpractice
Tor Hoerman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
TorHoerman Law LLC
 227 West Monroe Street, Suite 2650 Chicago IL 60606
(618) 223-5657
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
English
United States District Court for the Central District of California Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Asbestos & Mesothelioma Consumer Law
James M. Ruppert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C.
 206 South Ninth Street, Suite 201 P.O. Box 706 Mount Vernon IL 62864
(618) 244-5335
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Peter C. Wachowski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bellas & Wachowski Lawyers at Law
 15 N Northwest Hwy Park Ridge IL 60068
8478239030214
The John Marshall Law School (1990)
English, Polish
Federal Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate DUI & DWI Employment Law
John Hipskind - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hipskind & McAninch, LLC
 5111 West Main Street Suite 100 Belleville IL 62226
(618) 641-9189
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
Thomas A. Kelliher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.
 3033 West Jefferson St. Suite 207 Joliet IL 60435
(815) 723-8822
John Marshall (1994)
Illinois Bar
Active License
Antitrust Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Steven R. Roach - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Therman Law Offices, LTD.
 8501 W Higgins Rd #420 Chicago IL 60631
DePaul College of Law (1995)
English, Spanish
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Julie Murphy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Levin & Perconti
 325 N La Salle Dr #300 Chicago IL 60654
(312) 332-2872
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (2006)
English
Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
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
Matthew Willens - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Willens & Baez Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.
 3701 W. Algonquin Rd Ste 712 Rolling Meadows IL 60008
(312) 957-4166
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (1993)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Mark William Mathys - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Mathys & Schneid
 1730 Park Street Suite 209 Naperville IL 60563
(630) 428-4040
DePaul College of Law (1990)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Larry Amoni - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Amoni Law Offices, P.C.
 1975 W. Downer Place, STE. 301 Aurora IL 60506
(630) 264-2020
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (1973)
Illinois Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Asbestos & Mesothelioma Construction Law
Peter Zneimer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C.
 4141 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618
(773) 516-4100
Indiana University School of Law (1991)
English
Bar #1d749859-ab64-eb11-b810-000d3a9f4eeb
Illinois Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Tracy A. Robb - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Curcio Law Offices
 161 North Clark Street Suite 2240 Chicago IL 60601
(312) 312-1111
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (1989)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Elder Law Medical Malpractice
Amanda L. Brasfield - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mannarino & Brasfield - A Division of Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz
 7210 East State Street Suite 102 A Rockford IL 61108
(815) 215-7561
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2010)
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Mario Palermo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Palermo Law Group, LLC
 1415 West 22nd Street Tower Floor Oak Brook IL 60523
(630) 684-2332
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (1993)
English, Spanish
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Shawn M. Collins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Collins Law Office, P.C.
 1770 Park St #200 Naperville IL 60563
6305271595221
University of Chicago (1983)
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Environmental Law Medical Malpractice
Brian J. Seckler - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Parker & Parker
 411 Hamilton Blvd. Suite 1900 Peoria IL 61602
(309) 673-0069
Northern Illinois University
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Miranda Soucie - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Spiros Law, P.C.
 317 E University Ave Champaign IL 61820
(217) 328-2828
University of Illinois College of Law (2007)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Garrett Browne - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 118 N Clinton St #425 Chicago IL 60661
3123458877104
St. John s University School of Law (1997)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law Nursing Home Abuse
Daniel R. Seidman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP
 110 W Main St #110 Chicago IL 62220
(618) 235-7622
University of Michigan Law School (2011)
English
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Brian Monico - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hale & Monico
 701 Main St Peoria IL 61602
(312) 870-6901
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
English
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
James Spiros - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Spiros Law, P.C.
 317 E University Ave Champaign IL 61820
(217) 328-2828
The John Marshall Law School (1991)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
James W. Ackerman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ackerman Law Office, P.C.
 2601 S 5th St Springfield IL 62703
(217) 789-1977
Valparaiso University School of Law
English
7th Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Baku Patel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Patel Law, P.C.
 108 W. University Ave. Urbana IL 61801
(217) 384-1111
Illinois Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Nursing Home Abuse
Michael Eisenberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2340 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 500 Arlington Heights IL 60005
(847) 640-1676
The John Marshall Law School (2009)
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Stephen S. Newland - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Newland & Newland, LLP
 401 West Irving Park Road Itasca 60143
(847) 549-0000
DePaul College of Law (1988)
English
Illinois Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Foreclosure Defense Medical Malpractice
Ronald Wittmeyer Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of R.F. Wittmeyer, Ltd.
 1635 N Arlington Heights Rd Arlington Heights IL 60004
(847) 577-1123
Illinois Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice
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