Francisco J. Botto
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Francisco J. Botto
Biography
Attorney Botto has successfully litigated complex Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation cases. If you are the victim of another person's negligence, or you are an injured worker, you face many financial challenges while trying to recover from your injuries. Attorney Botto recognizes your suffering extends beyond the physical wounds. He and his team of attorneys and paralegals will work diligently to maximize the greatest compensation allowable under the law for you and your family.
Mr. Botto's legal experience extends to the criminal field. He has tried successfully numerous cases to verdict, ranging from simple battery cases to serious felony charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm and criminal sexual abuse.
Recently, Mr. Botto settled a workers’ compensation claim for $800,000.00. After receiving permanent total disability benefits for several years, the insurance company cut off medical benefits and filed motions to re-open the case and cut off PTD benefits. Mr. Botto successfully negotiated a disputed resolution. Since some cases cannot be negotiated, Mr. Botto has a busy trial schedule.
In all his legal endeavors, Mr. Botto's work is punctuated by the high quality of his work and dedication to his clients.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted - American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner Botto Gilbert Lancaster - Attorneys at Law
Year: 2001 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
McHenry County Bar Association Member (Current)
National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Member (Current)
State Bar of Illinois Member (Current)
Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (Current)
Awards
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Peer Reviewed
Martindale 2016.0
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Selected by peers
Leading Lawyers 2017.0
Note: 2017-2018
Education
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Mount Wachusett Community College
Honors: Activities: Highest Honors Graduate - Phi Theta Kappa, 1986, Regent's Student Senate Scholarship, Who's Who in American Junior Colleges, Teaching Faculty Association Award, Loring Brown Memorial Award for Academic Excellence in History
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Amherst College B.A.
Honors: Activities: Cum Laude, Senior Honors Thesis: "American Journalism and Race", Recipient of the John Woodruff Simpson Fellowship
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Northwestern University School of Law J.D. (1992) | Law
Year: 1992
Honors: Activities: Law Journal, Northwestern University Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, Executive Editor
Websites
https://www.bgsllaw.com/
Botto Gilbert Lancaster - Attorneys at Law
Botto Gilbert Lancaster - Attorneys at Law
https://www.bgsllaw.com/
970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed