Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury Attorney in Joliet, IL
The Law Offices of Lee Gunter has been dedicated to advocating for individuals injured due to medical malpractice, automobile crashes, defective premises, and product liability since 2007. Our founder, Lee Gunter, brings over three decades of legal expertise, including 12 years in insurance defense, where he developed an insider's understanding of tactics used by opposing counsel. With a career spanning trials in more than 30 Illinois counties and appellate representation in state and federal courts, we combine deep litigation experience with a client-focused approach.Our practice emphasizes personalized attention, leveraging Lee's background as a former arbitrator and expert witness to strategically navigate complex cases. Recognized for excellence, including the 2020 Boys & Girls Club of Joliet Commitment to Youth Award, we prioritize ethical representation and community engagement while maintaining a strong track record of successful settlements and verdicts.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Auto Accident Claims
Defective Products
Premises Liability
Wrongful Death
Appellate Representation
Insurance Disputes
Personal Injury Trials
Product Liability
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of legal experience in personal injury litigation
- Our team has tried 100+ civil cases to verdict
- Lee Gunter serves as court-appointed arbitrator in Illinois
- Proven success in complex medical malpractice and product liability cases
- Extensive appellate practice in state and federal courts
Services
Medical Malpractice
Our firm represents clients harmed by medical negligence, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. We leverage deep industry knowledge to challenge complex cases, securing compensation for medical expenses and pain. Our track record includes multi-million dollar settlements in confidential hospital negligence cases.
Auto Accident Claims
We handle all types of vehicle collision cases, from minor injuries to catastrophic damages. Our experience includes recovering policy limit payments and exceeding insurance offers through strategic litigation. Recent successes include a $2 million verdict in a Livingston County car crash matter.
Product Liability
Our practice holds manufacturers accountable for dangerous products causing injury. We investigate design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings. Recent cases include successful settlements in lawnmower amputation injuries and medical device failures.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate representation for families losing loved ones to negligence. Our work includes investigating accident causes, proving liability, and securing compensation for funeral costs and emotional damages. We've recovered millions in wrongful death claims from car crashes and premises liability cases.
Appellate Practice
Our firm handles appeals in state and federal courts, including the Illinois Supreme Court and U.S. Seventh Circuit. We've successfully reversed unfavorable trial court decisions, such as a dismissed slip-and-fall case reinstated on appeal with a $75,000 settlement.
People
Lee Gunter
Attorney
Lee Gunter has practiced law since 1988, specializing in personal injury litigation since 2007. With experience as former insurance defense counsel and court-appointed arbitrator, he brings unique insights to personal injury cases. Admitted to multiple federal courts and Illinois appellate districts, he has tried over 100 civil cases to verdict.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in personal injury cases including medical malpractice, auto accidents, defective products, premises liability, and wrongful death claims across Illinois.
How much experience do you have?
Lee Gunter has practiced law since 1988, with 12 years in insurance defense before representing injury victims. He has tried over 100 civil cases to verdict.
What areas do you serve?
We handle cases throughout Illinois, with experience in Will, Cook, DuPage, Kane, and 30+ other counties across state and federal courts.
How are fees structured?
We work on contingency fees for personal injury cases, meaning we only collect payment if we win your case.
Can you handle complex cases?
Yes, we have experience with appellate litigation, multi-million dollar settlements, and complex medical malpractice cases involving confidential hospital negligence claims.
