ROBERT W. KARR & ASSOCIATES, LTD
Robert W. Karr & Associates (RWK) is located in downtown Chicago near the courts and governmental buildings. RWK law firm represents the needs of individuals and families whose lives have been tragically changed because of a serious personal injury or wrongful death.
The Firm has a proven track record as an experienced and capable group of attorneys who are highly respected for their competence, creativity and communication abilities in this demanding tort litigation arena seeking fair compensation for devastating injury and death. Those who turn to RWK receive outstanding representation from legal professionals who listen, offer informed counsel, and personally handle these complicated and highly-contested lawsuits.
The attorneys at RWK have built a reputation of trust and respect for more than 25 years, and have represented thousands of clients in a wide range of personal injury litigation matters including medical malpractice hospital negligence, motor vehicle accidents, product liability, construction accidents and premises liability. RWK believes it serves its clients best by limiting its practice to what it does best - litigation.
If you have a serious injury or death case, let the experienced attorneys of Robert W. Karr & Associates review your case with you, FREE OF CHARGE.
About the Attorneys:-
Bob Karr graduated with honors from DePaul University, College of Law in 1970 after having served as Editor of the DePaul Law Review. He began his career with a prominent defense law firm representing defendants in every aspect of tort law, including medical and hospital malpractice, product liability and construction litigation, as well as vehicular accident litigation.
In 1975, Mr. Karr changed the focus of his practice to the prosecution of tort cases on behalf of plaintiffs whose lives and families have been devastated by the consequences of malpractice by health care providers, and by the negligence of those responsible for causing injury and death on the highways and in the operation of premises.
Mr. Karr has, in the course of 30 years, tried more than 175 cases to injury verdict in State and Federal courts and has secured settlements in the millions of dollars on behalf of individuals and families who have suffered tragedy at the hands of others. In addition, he has lectured and written on matters relating to discovery and trial tactics for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.
Memberships: Chicago Bar Association, Society of Trial Lawyers
Dick Berdelle graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1978. He began his law career representing physicians and hospitals in major injury and death cases involving allegations of medical negligence. In 1991, Mr. Berdelle changed his focus of law to representing plaintiffs in major medical malpractice cases and other tort litigation matters involving serious injuries.
Mr. Berdelle has developed a track record of success through trial and settlement of serious medical malpractice cases, which include vehicular accidents, construction accidents and premise liability. He has authored chapters in Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education publications and has lectured to lawyers and insurance groups. The American Research Corporation recognized him as a leading American Attorney in Illinois.
Memberships: Chicago Bar Association, Society of Trial Lawyers, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Christine Coffman earned her law degree in 1991. She graduated from DePaul University College of Law after having pursued a career as a pediatric respiratory therapist. She also holds an Associate Degree in Applied Science. Ms. Coffman obtained a Public and Environmental Degree from Indiana University where she graduated with honors.
Ms. Coffman represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Because of her background in pediatric care, she specializes in cases involving children. She has prosecuted cases involving motor vehicular accidents, premise liability, sexual molestation and malicious prosecution. Ms. Coffman has participated as co-counsel in nearly 25 jury trials over the past ten years.
Memberships: Chicago Bar Association, Society of Trial Lawyers, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Chicago Medical Malpractice attorney