Information about Chicago Law James E Murray Illinois Workers Compensation Lawyer

ABOUT ME

Over 25 years of Aggressive, Committed, Award Winning Service to Clients

Mr. Murray has been aggressively representing clients in all types of cases and obtaining exceptional results for over 25 years. He never backs down and successfully takes the case to trial when needed. He has appeared in the Circuit, Appellate and Supreme Courts. He promptly returns all phone calls, answers all questions, and keeps his clients up to date and informed of all developments while helping his clients through the complexities of litigation. Mr. Murray focuses and works directly, personally and compassionately with his clients to develop the necessary strategies required for either trial or settlement and to get the job done. He stays well informed and is on the cutting edge of all new case results in the constant changing Illinois Workersʼ Compensation by regularly attending legal seminars, reading on line legal updates, and actively discussing new case law with his fellow practitioners daily at court. When the insurance companies see his firm name they know that the injured worker has retained a dedicated, experienced attorney who knows what he is doing and fights for his clients to obtain the best possible results. He is professional, prepared, persistent and passionate and will not settle unless it is in his clients best interests. Mr. Murray has earned a stellar reputation from the judges and courts where he regularly appears and has gained the upmost respect of his former adversaries and colleagues as a committed gentleman and aggressive advocate.

Legal Education

The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL, J.D. 1983

Faculty Academic Scholarship, 1983

National Mock Trial Competition, 1983 Regional Semi-finalist

J. Braxon Craven, Jr. Memorial Moot Court Competition, 1983 Team

A.B.A. National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 1982 Team

J.M.L.S. Appellate Advocacy Competition, 1982, 4th Oralist, 5th Brief of 150

J.M.L.S. Moot Court Honors Program, Competitor and Judge

Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity

University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, B.A. Classical Studies, 1980

Deans List, Senior Departmental Awards in Philosophy and Music

Vice-President, Pre-Law Society

Legal Employment

Krol, Bongiorno, Given & Murray, Ltd., Chicago Illinois
September, 1994 to 2003; Partner: established personal practice, client base and referral contacts concentrated in representing petitioner clients in workers ' compensation claims.

Krol, Bongiorno & Given Ltd., Chicago Illinois
July, 1986 - August, 1994; Associate: developed personal clientele and referral sources while representing petitioner clients in all aspects of workers' compensation claims at all procedural levels.

Cohn, Lambert, Ryan & Schneider, Harman Ltd., Chicago & Peoria, Illinois
May, 1984 - July, 1986; Associate: represented petitioner clients in Chicago, and respondent clients in downstate Illinois in workers' compensation, wrongful discharge and social security disability cases. I.C.L.E. (Illinois Continuing Legal Education Seminar) instructor with senior partner, Louis Cohn.

Cohn, Lambert, Ryan, Schneider Ltd., Chicago & Peoria, Illinois
May, 1982 - May, 1984; Summer Associate Law Clerk: while attending law school, conferred with clients; researched, drafted, and dictated briefs, memoranda, abstracts and summaries; and assisted in discovery and preparation of workers' compensation, wrongful discharge and social security disability cases.

Phillipson & Westrate, Dowagiac, Michigan
May, 1981 to December, 1981; Summer Associate: admitted by Circuit Court to try City cases while under attorney supervision; conferred with clients; researched, drafted and dictated briefs and pleadings; and assisted in discovery, preparation and court appearances in a wide variety of civil and criminal cases in general law practice.

Professional Associations

Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association

Chicago Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

American Bar Association

Young Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Telephone
312-583-0900