Susan L. Novosad
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Susan L. Novosad
Biography
Susan L. Novosad is a partner at Levin & Perconti and has practiced law since 1985. Susan concentrates primarily in the areas of nursing home litigation, medical malpractice, automobile and premises liability matters. Susan is a highly experienced trial attorney, having been counsel in numerous complex medical malpractice cases. One of her most notable achievements in this arena is a $6.7 million verdict in a birth-related medical malpractice case. She also obtained a $995,000 verdict for a 67-year-old single assisted living resident who choked and died after being given food prohibited by his diet and a $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of her client in a nursing home case in Lake County, Illinois.This settlement represents the highest settlement in a Lake County nursing home case.
Susan is renowned as a highly skilled negotiator with an exceptional ability to successfully bring opposing parties to resolutions and end disputes. This ability to resolve cases has earned her the enduring respect of her peers on both sides of the courtroom as well as that of her partners and associates here at Levin & Perconti.
In addition to her practice, Susan enjoyed mentoring law students through the Alumni Mentoring Program at the John Marshall Law School. She grew up in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, IL, and is a graduate of the University of Illinois. In 1986, Susan graduated from John Marshall Law School with honors and was admitted to practice law in Illinois the same year.
Practice Areas
Legal Malpractice
Maritime Law
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: 1992 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar Member (Current)
Awards
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Illinois Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers 2012.0
Note: 2012-2017
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Named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register
Note: 2012, 2013, 2014
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Illinois Leading Lawyer
Leading Lawyer 2012.0
Note: 2012-2017
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Illinois Top 50 Women Attorneys
Chicago Lawyer Magazine 2013.0
Note: 2013-2017
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Illinois Top 100 Attorneys
Chicago Lawyer Magazine 2015.0
Education
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The John Marshall Law School J.D. | Law
Year: 1986
Honors: Cum Laude
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University of Illinois College of Law B.A.
Year: 1978
Speaking Engagements
Prosecuting and Defending Physical and Sexual Abuse, IICLE Nursing Home Negligence Conference, Springfield, IL, January 11, 2007
Prosecuting and Defending Physical and Sexual Abuse, IICLE Nursing Home Negligence Conference, Springfield, IL, January 11, 2007
Websites
https://www.levinperconti.com/susan-l-novosad.html
Susan L. Novosad's Website Profile
http://www.levinperconti.com/
Levin & Perconti Website
Levin & Perconti
325 N LaSalle Dr, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 332-3112