Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Chicago Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Attorneys
Dudley & Lake is a well-established North Shore law firm with a reputation for professionalism and successful results. Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience handling complex medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. We have obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in counties throughout Illinois, demonstrating our commitment to protecting clients' rights. Our team includes seasoned trial attorneys with extensive experience in both personal injury and workers compensation claims across the Chicago metropolitan area. We focus on representing victims of medical negligence, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, and catastrophic auto collisions.Our managing partners bring unique expertise from backgrounds including the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and prominent personal injury firms. With a national reputation for excellence in plaintiff law, we have recovered over $80 million in settlements and verdicts since 1999. Our attorneys maintain active involvement in both local and national legal communities while prioritizing personalized client representation. We combine decades of legal experience with a dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for our clients through both litigation and negotiated settlements. Our practice continues to grow through referrals from satisfied clients and professional networks.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Negligence
Catastrophic Auto Collisions
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined experience in medical malpractice litigation
- Our attorneys have secured $80 million+ in settlements and verdicts
- We specialize in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases
- Our team includes former prosecutors and experienced trial attorneys
- We maintain a national reputation for excellence in plaintiff law
Services
Medical Malpractice
Our medical malpractice attorneys represent clients harmed by healthcare provider negligence. We handle complex cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and birth injuries. With decades of experience, we've secured multi-million dollar settlements for clients across Illinois.
Personal Injury
We advocate for injury victims in automobile accidents, workplace incidents, and other negligence cases. Our team has recovered millions through settlements and verdicts. We handle all stages of litigation to ensure fair compensation for medical expenses and lost wages.
Wrongful Death
Our firm represents families in wrongful death cases resulting from medical errors, accidents, and institutional negligence. We pursue compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages. Our attorneys have successfully resolved cases in Illinois courts.
Workers Compensation
We assist injured workers with workers' compensation claims across Chicago and collar counties. Our attorneys ensure clients receive proper medical treatment and financial benefits. We challenge denied claims and represent clients at hearings.
Catastrophic Injuries
Our team handles cases involving spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and permanent disabilities. We work with medical experts to document long-term care needs. We pursue comprehensive compensation for lifetime medical expenses and quality of life impacts.
People
J. Matthew Dudley
Co-Founder
Co-founder with extensive medical malpractice experience. Handles complex litigation across Illinois. Secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts. Former prosecutor background enhances trial strategy. Active in legal community leadership.
Thomas M. Lake
Co-Founder
Co-founder specializing in personal injury and workers compensation. Practicing since 2001 with focus on Chicago area cases. Proven track record in trial litigation. Committed to client advocacy in plaintiff representation.
Kevin J. Golden
Managing Partner
Managing partner of Chicago office with former prosecutor experience. Handled complex personal injury cases since 1992. Brings criminal law perspective to civil litigation. Focuses on maximizing client compensation through strategic negotiations.
Samantha Papagianis
Partner
Partner with 30+ years representing personal injury clients. Specializes in medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. Graduated from DePaul University College of Law. Advocates for victims of catastrophic accidents and institutional negligence.
David G. Pribyl
Of Counsel
Attorney with national reputation in plaintiff law. Secured $80M+ in settlements since 1999. Focuses on complex personal injury cases requiring multi-jurisdictional expertise. Brings extensive trial experience to challenging cases across the United States.
Questions
What types of cases does Dudley & Lake handle?
We specialize in medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, workers compensation, and catastrophic injury cases across Illinois.
How much experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 100 combined years of experience and have recovered $80 million+ in settlements and verdicts since 2001.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your case and determine the best legal strategy for your situation.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Chicago, North Shore communities, and surrounding collar counties throughout Illinois.
How are legal fees structured?
We work on contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case and recover compensation.
How long do cases typically take?
Case duration varies by complexity, but we work efficiently to resolve matters through settlement or trial within statutory deadlines.
