On October 10, 2018, I won a $6,022,814.06 jury verdict in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois in Chicago for the Estate of a deceased 86 year mesothelioma victim, Patrick O'Reilly, who did not have a surviving spouse. The verdict placed 100% of liability against John Crane, Inc for their asbestos gaskets and packing material that my client worked with and around as a pipefitter in the greater Chicago area., 2018
Willis v. Union Carbide, et al.
Stralo v. IMO Industries, et al.
Sorey, et al v. Crane Co. et al.
Wagner v. Bondex, et al.
Reicker v. Gould Pumps, et al.
Baccus, et al. v. Crane Co. et al.
Scholarly Lectures / Writings:
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization. 1996
Pro bono / Community Service:
Children International whose mission is to help children in dire poverty.
Honors:
BV® Distinguished™ 4.4 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell Featured Peer Review Rated Lawyer
Selected for recognition on the Texas Super Lawyers list, published by Thomson Reuters, Legal, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020 and 2021., Thomas Reuters
Educational Background:
Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1988