Melanie K. Fairman
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Melanie K. Fairman
Biography
Melanie K. Fairman is an experienced trial attorney who has represented plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death actions since 1994. Over the years, she has obtained millions for clients through settlement and trial. A large percentage of her practice involves cases arising from medical malpractice and nursing home negligence, but over the years she has litigated quite a few significant vehicular collision and premises liability cases, including a $3.8 million verdict in a case tried by Melanie and her partner, Steve Seidman, against JW Marriott based on exposing a guest who was an attorney to Legionella bacteria, causing him to suffer permanent neurocognitive deficits. In addition, she has represented women in sexual-abuse cases and has been successful in obtaining recoveries from the employers of the abusers.
Melanie is married with two teenage children and has been a lifelong resident of Chicago and the North Shore suburbs. She is an avid bicyclist and loves to ski and walk her goldendoodle.
Client Approach:“I tend to overprepare all of my cases. I leave no stone unturned when investigating all possible avenues of recovery and work hard to maximize all recoveries and minimize risk. I respond to client inquiries as soon as possible and try to keep clients informed about the status of their cases. I understand that representing clients is a privilege as there is a lot of competition out there.”
Practice Areas
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
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar Association Member (1994 - Current)
Chicago Inn of Court Member (Current)
NorthShore Law President (2017 - Current)
Chicago Bar Association Member (1994 - Current)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Member (1994 - Current)
Awards
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SuperLawyer
SuperLawyers 2022.0
Note: 2020-2022
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The 2017 Highest Reported Illinois Verdict or Settlement for Legionnaires' Disease Award
Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter 2017.0
Education
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law J.D.
Year: 1994
Honors: cum laude Activities: National Mock Trial Team National Moot Court Team Loyola University Leadership and Service Award American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Practice/Advocacy American Jurisprudence Award for Appellate Advocacy American Jurisprudence Award for Moot Court (Spring 1994) American Jurisprudence Award for Moot Court (Spring 1992)
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George Washington University - Mount Vernon campus B.A. | Accounting
Year: 1990
Honors: cum laude Activities: Beta Alpha Psi, an accounting honor society Golden Key Club, a university honor society
Websites
https://www.seidmanlaw.net/melanie-k-fairman.html
Melanie K. Fairman's Website Profile
https://www.seidmanlaw.net/
Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP Website
Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP
Deerfield
500 Lake Cook Rd, #350, Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 637-5795
Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP
Belleville
110 W Main St, #110, Belleville, IL 62220
(224) 603-8345
Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP
Chicago Heights
12 W 15th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-2838
Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP
Chicago
20 S Clark St, #700, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 853-2187