Cari F. Silverman
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Cari F. Silverman
Biography
Cari F. Silverman joined Levin & Perconti in October 2011 before being admitted into the Illinois State Bar in November 2011. As an associate attorney, Cari works on many types of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, car and trucking accident, and product and premises liability matters. In September 2014, Cari was named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's list of "40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch" for 2014.
Prior to becoming an associate, Cari was a clerk at Levin & Perconti in the Summer 2010. Since she joined the firm as an attorney, she has played an important role in a number of significant victories for clients. In 2012, Cari obtained a $592,000 medical malpractice verdict while sitting second chair in her first jury trial.
Cari earned her law degree from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May 2011. While in law school, Cari served as a Judicial Clerk to Associate Judge Brian McPheters of the Sixth Judicial District Champaign County. She also served as a Staff Writer for the Illinois Business Law Journal, an Ambassador for the College of Law and President of the Jewish Law Society.
Cari attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree with High Honors in 2008. During her tenure at the University Cari received membership to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and was named to the Dean’s List.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner Levin & Perconti
Year: Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar Member (Current)
AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group Member (Current)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Member, Women’s Association (Current)
Chicago Bar Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
Publications
Grief and Sorrow: A Powerful but Uncharted Element of Damages in Nursing Home Cases, Annual Law Day Edition, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin (April, 2014)
Proving Pain in Nursing Home Cases Trial Magazine AAJ (October, 2013)
Awards
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Emerging Leaders
Leading Lawyers 2015.0
Note: 2015-2017
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40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch
Law Bulletin Publishing Company 2014.0
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Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Super Lawyers 2013.0
Note: 2013-2017
Education
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign J.D.
Year: 2011
Honors: Activities: Served as a Judicial Clerk to Associate Judge Brian McPheters of the Sixth Judicial District Champaign County , Served as a Staff Writer for the Illinois Business Law Journal, an Ambassador for the College of Law and President of the Jewish Law Society.
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign B.A. | Finance degree
Year: 2008
Honors: High Honors , Received membership to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and was named to the Dean’s List.
Speaking Engagements
Enforcing Elder Rights through Private Civil Litigation: An Ethical Responsibility, Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference, Oak Brook, IL, August 1, 2013, Illinois Department on Aging
Enforcing Elder Rights through Private Civil Litigation: An Ethical Responsibility, Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference, Oak Brook, IL, August 1, 2013, Illinois Department on Aging
Websites
https://www.levinperconti.com/cari-f-silverman.html
Cari F. Silverman's Website Profile
http://www.levinperconti.com/
Levin & Perconti Website
Levin & Perconti
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