A New Chapter for a Proven Legacy: Costello, Gilbreth & Murphy Is Now Murphy Carter Gilbreth & Enright

For more than four decades, Costello, Gilbreth & Murphy set the standard for trial advocacy in Chicago. Built on grit, blue-collar values, and meticulous trial preparation, the firm earned the trust of working families across the city and the respect of courts statewide.

Today, that legacy continues under a new name with the same uncompromising commitment to the clients we serve.

Honoring 40+ Years of Leadership

When Jim Costello opened the doors in 1983, he established more than a law practice. He built a home for trial lawyers who believed in hard work, real relationships, and the obligation to fight for working people. His leadership shaped generations of attorneys and helped secure life-changing results in courtrooms across Illinois.

Jim continues in his trusted role as Of Counsel, providing guidance informed by decades of litigation experience.

Why the Firm Name Has Changed to Murphy Carter Gilbreth & Enright, Ltd.

Costello, Gilbreth & Murphy has officially transitioned to Murphy Carter Gilbreth & Enright, Ltd.

This update reflects the expanded leadership of attorneys who have long been part of the firm’s foundation and who share the same heritage of integrity, preparation, and blue-collar work ethic.

While the name is new, the firm remains:

• At the same Chicago address

• Led by many of the same attorneys

• Focused on the same complex personal injury litigation

• Committed to the same clients we’ve served for decades

If you followed Costello, Gilbreth & Murphy, we invite you to join us for this next chapter.

Our Values Haven’t Changed. Our Capacity Has.

Built on Grit

Our attorneys were raised in union households and worked construction, rail, and shift jobs before ever stepping into a courtroom. That shared lived experience builds trust and gives us a deeper understanding of the risks working men and women face every day.

We don’t just represent our clients.

We relate to them.

We Are Trial Lawyers

Many firms advertise themselves as trial lawyers.

Very few actually try cases.

Our attorneys do.

When insurance companies refuse to make a fair offer, we are prepared to take cases all the way to verdict. Our history includes multiple million-dollar and multi-million-dollar outcomes handled by seasoned attorneys with no rookies in the room.

Award-Winning. Results-Driven.

Murphy Carter Gilbreth & Enright handles complex personal injury matters from investigation through appeal, including:

• Construction accidents

• Product liability

• Motor vehicle collisions

• Premises liability

• Medical and legal malpractice

• Railroad and FELA claims

• Workers’ compensation

Our attorneys have earned national recognition for litigation excellence and the highest peer-review ratings for ethics and ability.

What This Transition Means for Clients

In short: continuity.

• Same firm history

• Same trial-tested approach

• Same dedication to working families

• Same attorneys leading your case, including Jim Costello’s continued involvement

The name Murphy Carter Gilbreth & Enright reflects the evolution of a firm that has always been defined by its people, not its signage. It honors the past while equipping us for the future.

Looking Ahead

As we move forward under our new name, our mission remains unchanged:

to fight for the injured, protect working families, and deliver results that matter.

For anyone searching for Costello, Gilbreth & Murphy, please know:

You’re in the right place. The legacy continues here.