Steven M. Sandler

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      Steven M. Sandler

      Chicago, Illinois
      45 years of experience

      Biography

      Aviation Injuries and Accident Attorney

      Steven M. Sandler has worked as a civil litigation trial attorney for the last 35 years. “In the courtroom, there is no substitute for experience,” shares Mr. Sandler. What a fulfilling experience it has been.

      Mr. Sandler has spent the majority of his career representing the victims of catastrophic injury. While doing so, he obtained several multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for his clients. For the ten years prior to joining Woodruff Johnson & Evans, Steve defended individuals and corporate entities faced with lawsuits arising out of airplane, trucking and auto accidents. This unique perspective from both sides of a lawsuit make him an astute advocate on behalf of the seriously injured.

      Steve Sandler has been honored as an Illinois Super Lawyer in civil litigation for the last six years. He has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated (the highest attorney rating issued) and for outstanding client service. Steve is an airplane pilot and an adjunct professor at DePaul College of Law.

      At Woodruff Johnson & Evans, Mr. Sandler diligently represents the victims of transportation accidents, defective products, and medical malpractice.

      Practice Areas

      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

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      Fees

      • Free Consultation - Consultation and case review are free.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Admitted Pro Hac Vice, Indiana, Since 2005
      Admitted Pro Hac Vice, Texas, Since 2018
      Illinois, Supreme Court of Illinois, Since 1978
      Illinois Supreme Court, Since 1978
      United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Since 1978
      United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, Since 1984
      United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Since 2014

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Associate Levin & Perconti

      Year: Current

      Description:

      Professional Associations

      Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Panel Attorney Legal Services Plan (Current)

      Chicago Bar Association Aviation Law Committee: Chairperson (2005 - 2006)

      Illinois State Bar Association Member (Current)

      Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association Member (Current)

      Illinois State Bar # 2454602 Member (1978 - Current)

      Chicago Bar Association Aviation Law Committee: Vice- Chairperson (2004 - 2012)

      Chicago Bar Association Aviation Law Committee: Legislative Liaison (2006 - 2007)

      Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)

      Awards

      • AV Preeminent Rated

        Martindale-Hubble 2013.0

      • Illinois Super Lawyer

        Superlawyers 2015.0

        Note: SuperLawyer from 2013-2017

      • Illinois Super Lawyer

        Superlawyers 2016.0

      • Million Dollar Advocate

        Million Dollar Advocates 2017.0

      • Illinois Super Lawyer

        Superlawyers 2017.0

      • Illinois Super Lawyer

        Superlawyers 2019.0

      • Client Distinction Award

        Martindale-Hubble 2013.0

      • Leading Lawyer

        Leading Lawyers 2019.0

      Education

      • University of Illinois B.A. (1974)

        Year: 1974

      • Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology J.D. (1978)

        Year: 1978

      • National Institute of Trial Advocacy

        Year: 1980

      Speaking Engagements

      Product Liability in 2017, 10th Annual McGill Conference on International Aviation Liability & Insurance, Montreal, Canada, June 22, 2017, EEA AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-In Convention, SKILLED REPRESENTATION in AVIATION LAW Steven is a certificated pilot, law school adjunct professor who teaches aviation product liability law, and frequent speaker at national aviation litigation conferences. Steven represents pilots, airplane crew members, and victims of catastrophic injury in aviation liability cases. He is experienced in handling matters involving small airplanes, commercial airliners, helicopters, airplane maintenance, aircraft and component part manufacturers and air traffic controllers. Steven’s knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations and International Aviation Treaties, make Woodruff Johnson & Evans Law Offices an experienced aviation firm to work with.

      Websites

      https://www.levinperconti.com/steven-m-sandler.html

      Steven M. Sandler's Website Profile

      https://www.levinperconti.com/

      Levin & Perconti Website

      https://woodrufflawyers.com/

      Woodruff Johnson & Evans Law Offices Website

      Blog

      Address:

      203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60601

      Fax:

      (312) 558-1461

      Levin & Perconti

      Address:

      325 N LaSalle Dr, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654

      Fax:

      (312) 332-3112

      4234 Meridian Parkway

      Address:

      4234 Meridian Parkway, Suite 134, Aurora, IL 60504

      Fax:

      (630) 585-2327

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