Berkely Cobb, Insurance Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Berkely concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Berkely handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Insurance

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Berkely's primary office is at 330 N Wabash Ave Ste 3200, Chicago, IL, 60611-7610. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Berkely usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Berkely discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Berkely for a insurance case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Berkely walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Berkely offer a free consultation?

  Berkely charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Berkely's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Berkely's current terms during booking.

• How long do insurance cases in Illinois typically take?

  Simple insurance 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. Berkely gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Berkely take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

  Berkely 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 — Berkely 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 Berkely?

  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. Berkely will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Berkely accepting new insurance clients right now?

  Berkely's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.