Joseph W. Balesteri
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Joseph W. Balesteri
Biography
Joseph W. Balesteri is a partner at the Chicago-based plaintiff’s law firm Power Rogers. He joined the firm in 2000, and since that time, has handled many cases successfully, resulting in more than $400 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients, an average of $25 million per year. In recognition of his dedication to plaintiffs and achievements in the field, Mr. Balesteri has been awarded with honors such as “Super Lawyers” and “Leading Lawyers” by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company.
Practice Areas
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
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Nursing Home Abuse
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Associations
Society of Trial Lawyers Elected to Board of Directors (2009 - Current)
America Association for Justice Member (Current)
Chicago Bar Association Member (Current)
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Member (Current)
Justinian Society Member (Current)
Fenwick Bar Association Member (Current)
Illinois State Bar Association # 6228799 Member (Current)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
Publications
Deposing the Defendant and the Defendant’s Experts Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Chicago, IL (December, 2011)
Depositions in a Medical Malpractice Case: Plaintiff Perspective Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Chicago (December, 2007)
Awards
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Rising star of the trial bar
Chicago Lawyer Magazine 2008.0
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One of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from Illinois
The National Trial Lawyers 2010.0
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Super Lawyer in medical malpractice litigation
Super Lawyers
Note: This distinction was awarded to 5% of all Illinois attorneys (2005).
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AV Preeminent rating
Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability
Note: since 2005
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Leading Lawyer in Personal Injury Law
Law Bulletin Publishing Company
Note: This distinction was earned by fewer than 5% of all lawyers licensed in Illinois (2004).
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Balesteri A Stellar Litigator
Fra-Noi (Italian-American newspaper)
Education
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DePaul College of Law J.D.
Year: 1995
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Indiana University B.S. | Business
Year: 1992
Websites
https://www.powerrogers.com
Personal Injury
https://www.powerrogers.com/truck-accident/
Truck Accidents
Power Rogers LLP
70 W Madison St, Suite 5500, Chicago, IL 60602