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Michael Carter
Michael prosecutes serious personal injury cases on behalf of people who play by the rules, work hard and are injured due to a person or corporation’s conduct.
He grew up in a blue collar, union home. He was able to see how unfairly the legal system treats workers. This seared into his brain the need for lawyers to protect people.
Michael’s career is built on the idea that workers deserve justice, no discounts, and no shortcuts. He stands firm in his belief that corporate profit should never come before human life.
Meet Michael
Michael D. Carter’s extensive trial experience, combined with his deep commitment to securing record-setting jury verdicts, has earned him the trust of his clients and the respect of his peers. Michael’s journey as a trial lawyer is driven by a personal mission: to protect individuals, particularly those injured due to the negligence of others. Growing up in a blue-collar, union family, Michael witnessed firsthand the injustices faced by workers, which fueled his passion for defending their rights.
His own experience with pain—having battled a central spinal cord tumor and the challenges of chronic pain—deepens his empathy for his clients, making him not just a skilled lawyer, but one who truly understands the suffering his clients face.
Michael’s dedication to excellence in the courtroom was recognized with the 2013 Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter Trial Excellence Award, underscoring his track record of success and unwavering commitment to securing justice for those who need it most.
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Gerry Spence’s Trail Lawyer College, 2014
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Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1997
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Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, 1993
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Lake Land College, 1991
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Illinois Super Lawyer (2013-Present)
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Illinois Leading Lawyers (2017-Present)
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Multiple record jury verdicts
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$64,000,000 Jury Verdict (2012) — Ironworker fell from a beam, suffered a hangman’s fracture and was quadriplegic. Record verdict per the Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter.
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$40,000,000+ Settlement (2022)
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$30,000,000+ Wrongful Death Settlement (2022) — Laborer crushed by a beam.
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$18,912,952 Jury Verdict (2022) — Lumbar spine fusion following plaintiff unloading an aerial lift off a truck and being crushed.
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$10,000,000 Jury Verdict (2016) — Woman struck in the rear ankle by a shopping cart causing CRPS. Record verdict per the Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter.
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$9,987,000 Jury Verdict (2017) — Electrician in a cage that was struck by a crane; hip and spine injuries.
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$8,000,000 Jury Verdict (2012) — Ironworker with a rotator cuff tear. Record verdict per the Illinois Jury Verdict Reporter.
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Chicago, Illinois
Suite 3050
150 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606, EE. UU.
Teléfono: 312-541-9700
Fax: 312-541-0520
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Suite 3050
150 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606, EE. UU.
Teléfono: 312-541-9700
Fax: 312-541-0520