Adam Zayed, Class Action Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
Chicago, IL
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Adam Zayed is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys.
- Based in
- Chicago, ILLINOIS
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Adam Zayed: Adam Zayed is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Adam takes on
Adam concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Adam handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in Chicago, Illinois
Adam takes class action matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Chicago, Illinois
Adam takes personal injury matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Chicago, Illinois
Adam takes product liability matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Adam agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Adam Zayed — class action lawyer in Chicago
Adam Zayed is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys.
ADAM J. ZAYED
Founder, Managing Attorney of Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
Adam Zayed is a top-rated and award-winning Chicago personal injury lawyer. Since Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys was formed in 2009, Adam Zayed has built a reputation among his peers in the legal field by providing vigorous yet compassionate representation.
As the leader of one of Illinois’ most formidable trial law firms, Adam has been decorated with awards and appointments to leadership positions in numerous Bar Associations, including the National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 and Top 25 Medical Malpractice Lawyers, the American Bar Association – Board of Fellows, Illinois Trial Lawyer Association – Board of Managers, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Super Lawyers’ Rising Star designation.
Adam is an experienced trial attorney in the areas of personal injury, including:
- Car accidents
- Medical malpractice cases
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Catastrophic accidents
- Brain injuries
- Wrongful death claims
- Birth injuries
- Construction accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- And more.
He has handled cases in many counties throughout Illinois, including Cook, Will, Kankakee, and many more, in addition to cases in several states nationwide. He has also successfully argued on appeal in the State of Illinois. Adam possesses an extraordinary focus on remedying the wrongs done to his clients, resulting in over $50 million in firm award wins.
Adam obtained his undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago with High Honors and later attained his Juris Doctor from Notre Dame School of Law, consistently heralded by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top law schools in the nation. He is also a dean’s list MBA graduate from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, ranked first globally according to The Economist.
Mr. Zayed also represents injured victims in Joliet, IL. He handles all personal injury cases, including car accidents in Joliet, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, brain injuries, birth injuries, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and more.
If you were injured in an accident in Chicago or Joliet, contact Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys - Chicago
10 S La Salle St STE 1230
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 726-1616
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys - Joliet
195 Springfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 726-1616
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Adam's approach to class action cases
ADAM J. ZAYED Founder, Managing Attorney of Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys Adam Zayed is a top-rated and award-winning Chicago personal injury lawyer . Since Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys was formed in 2009, Adam Zayed has built a reputation among his peers in the legal field by providing vigorous yet compassionate representation. As the leader of one of Illinois’ most…
The kind of cases Adam takes
Adam reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Notre Dame
JD · 2009
University of Chicago
MBA
Loyola University Chicago
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Jurisdictions
Adam's state bar admissions
Illinois, Illinois B
ACTIVE
Adam studied at JD in University of Notre Dame, MBA in University of Chicago, and — in Loyola University Chicago.
Law school and academic background
Adam completed JD in University of Notre Dame, MBA in University of Chicago, and — in Loyola University Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Adam runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Adam has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney; Rising Stars
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Trial Lawyers – Top 25 Medical Malpractice Lawyers; Top 40 Under 40
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney; Rising Stars (2026).
Locations
Adam Zayed's office in Chicago
Adam's primary office is at 10 South La Salle Street, Suite 1230, Chicago, Illinois, 60603. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
10 South La Salle Street, Suite 1230
Chicago, Illinois 60603
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How to hire Adam Zayed — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Adam usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Adam charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Adam's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Adam will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Adam
Adam discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Adam confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Adam's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Adam Zayed
How much does it cost to hire Adam for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Adam walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Adam offer a free consultation?
Adam charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Adam's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Adam's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Adam gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Adam take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Adam is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Adam will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Adam?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Adam will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Adam accepting new class action clients right now?
Adam's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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