Introduction
Levin & Perconti is a nationally recognized Chicago-based law firm founded in 1992 by attorneys Steven M. Levin and John J. Perconti. The firm has grown into one of Illinois’s premier plaintiff-focused practices, representing victims of personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death. Over three decades, Levin & Perconti has recovered more than a billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for clients, including record-breaking outcomes in nursing home and elder abuse litigation.
The firm’s mission is to protect the rights of vulnerable individuals while holding corporations, healthcare providers, and insurance companies accountable. With a team of seasoned trial attorneys and a reputation for compassionate client service, Levin & Perconti combines aggressive litigation with personalized advocacy. Their Chicago office serves clients throughout Illinois and across the United States in cases of national significance.
Areas of Practice
Levin & Perconti focuses on a broad range of negligence and injury claims, with special emphasis on:
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect – The firm is widely regarded as one of the nation’s top practices in this area, representing residents harmed by physical abuse, neglect, medication errors, malnutrition, bedsores, falls, and wrongful death in long-term care facilities.
- Medical Malpractice – Representation for patients harmed by surgical mistakes, misdiagnoses, delayed diagnoses, birth injuries, and anesthesia errors.
- Personal Injury – Cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction injuries, and defective products.
- Wrongful Death – Advocacy for families pursuing accountability after the loss of loved ones due to negligence in healthcare, nursing homes, or accidents.
- Catastrophic Injuries – Representation for victims of brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, amputations, and permanent disabilities.
- Federal and Class Actions – Participation in large-scale litigation involving systemic negligence or defective products impacting multiple victims.
This mix of practice areas allows the firm to serve a diverse client base while maintaining a strong specialization in elder care litigation.
Case Results
Levin & Perconti has achieved numerous multimillion-dollar outcomes, including:
- $53 million birth injury verdict for a child left with cerebral palsy due to medical negligence.
- $40 million settlement for a catastrophic trucking accident.
- $23 million verdict for an elderly woman harmed by nursing home neglect.
- $17.7 million verdict in a medical malpractice case involving brain injury.
- $14 million recovery for a wrongful death caused by a hospital’s failure to diagnose infection.
- Countless nursing home settlements exceeding $1 million each, including cases involving pressure sores, malnutrition, and wrongful death.
These results underscore the firm’s ability to handle high-value and complex litigation while consistently achieving justice for victims and their families.
Legal Philosophy
Levin & Perconti’s philosophy is rooted in advocacy for the vulnerable. The attorneys prepare each case for trial, ensuring defendants understand the seriousness of claims. This trial-ready approach often leads to favorable settlements, but the firm’s attorneys are widely recognized for their courtroom strength when litigation proceeds.
The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, allowing clients to pursue claims without upfront costs. By working closely with medical professionals, elder care experts, economists, and accident reconstructionists, the attorneys build detailed, evidence-driven cases. Their approach balances aggressive legal strategies with compassion for clients and families who are often navigating grief or trauma.
Recognition
Levin & Perconti has been recognized nationally and locally for its excellence in litigation:
- Ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” for plaintiff personal injury and medical malpractice.
- Multiple attorneys selected to Super Lawyers Illinois and Best Lawyers in America.
- Membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
- Consistent media coverage for record-setting verdicts in nursing home and malpractice litigation.
- Respected as a thought leader in elder abuse law, with attorneys frequently publishing articles and speaking at professional conferences.
These accolades reflect the firm’s sustained leadership in personal injury and elder advocacy.
Client Experience
Clients consistently describe Levin & Perconti as compassionate, accessible, and thorough. Families emphasize the firm’s dedication to keeping them informed throughout litigation, its ability to explain complex legal issues clearly, and its genuine concern for client well-being.
The firm also offers bilingual legal services, ensuring accessibility for Spanish-speaking and other diverse communities across Chicago. Testimonials often highlight not only the financial compensation secured but also the firm’s role in delivering justice and accountability, particularly in cases involving the elderly.
Offices and Contact Information
Levin & Perconti operates from its main office in Chicago, serving clients throughout Illinois:
- Chicago Office:
Levin & Perconti
325 North LaSalle Street, Suite 450
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 332-2872
The firm provides free consultations and works exclusively on a contingency fee basis.
Website:
www.levinperconti.com
Conclusion
For more than 30 years, Levin & Perconti has been a leader in nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury litigation. With more than a billion dollars recovered, a philosophy grounded in protecting the vulnerable, and recognition as one of the nation’s top plaintiff firms, Levin & Perconti continues to deliver justice for injured individuals and grieving families.
By combining courtroom strength with compassion, the attorneys at Levin & Perconti remain a trusted choice for personal injury representation in Chicago and beyond.