How much does it cost to hire Brent for a car accidents case?

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

Does Brent offer a free consultation?

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

How long do car accidents cases in Illinois typically take?

Simple car accidents 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. Brent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Brent take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

Brent 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 — Brent 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 Brent?

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

Is Brent accepting new car accidents clients right now?

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

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Brent Eames, Car Accidents Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Construction, and Dog Bites · 5.0/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews

PrincipalatEames Law Group Ltd

Chicago, IL

Practicing car accidents in Chicago since 2009.

17+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 6 client reviews
3: Bar admissions

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Car Accidents Construction Dog Bites General Health Care Personal Injury +4 more →

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Brent Eames is a principal based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Construction, and Dog Bites. Brent has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Eames Law Group Ltd. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 client reviews.

Based in: Chicago, IL
Experience: over 17 years
Known for: Car Accidents · Construction · Dog Bites

Handles Car Accidents, Construction, and Dog Bites matters from Chicago, IL.
Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Brent takes on

Brent concentrates on car accidents, construction, dog bites, general, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Car Accidents cases in Chicago, Illinois

Brent takes car accidents 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 Brent agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in Chicago, Illinois

Brent takes construction 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 Brent agrees to represent you.

Dog Bites cases in Chicago, Illinois

Brent takes dog bites 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 Brent agrees to represent you.

General cases in Chicago, Illinois

Brent takes general 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 Brent agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Chicago, Illinois

Brent takes health care 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 Brent agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Brent Eames — car accidents lawyer in Chicago

As the son of a union carpenter and a union teacher, Brent Eames grew up with a fundamental understanding of the struggles that ordinary people can face when standing up for their rights against corporations and insurance companies. As a result, Mr. Eames has developed a passion for fighting for people and has dedicated his entire career to exclusively representing injured victims, including all forms of wrongful death, personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation.

Brent Eames is an aggressive trial attorney who has an established track record of securing top-dollar verdicts, awards and settlements on behalf of his clients. This began during his first year of practice, when at the age of 26, Mr. Eames obtained a judgment in LaSalle County for over $1,200,000.00 on behalf of an injured pedestrian who was struck by an automobile at a high rate of speed, causing serious injuries. In the years since, Brent Eames has countless additional victories to his credit totaling millions of dollars, and he continues to fight for and secure maximum recoveries for his clients across the State of Illinois in both claims for civil personal injury and workers’ compensation.

A large focus of Mr. Eames’s practice is dedicated to the representation of firefighters and police officers who have been injured in the line of duty. In addition to workers’ compensation hearings, Brent has represented injured firefighters and police officers in their application for disability benefits pursuant to the Illinois Pension Code. For more information, visit our dedicated website and blog:

IllinoisPoliceandFireLawyer.com.

Honors & Awards

• Illinois Leading Lawyers Emerging Lawyer: Emerging lawyers have been identified by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS who are age 40 or younger. Less than 2% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received the distinction of Emerging Lawyer.

• Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star: a distinction that is limited to fewer than 2.5% of the attorneys in Illinois and awarded according to a polling of lawyers practicing in Illinois.

• Million Dollar Advocates Forum: an honor that is limited to Attorneys across the country who have won million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.

Publications & Presentations

• “Coordinating Workers’ Compensation Law with Public Employees,” Illinois State Bar Association Spring Workers’ Compensation Seminar, Feb. 17, 2020

• “Electronic Evidence and Social Media,” Illinois State Bar Association Fall Workers’ Compensation Seminar, Oct. 14, 2019

• “Coordinating Workers’ Compensation Benefits for First Responders,” Illinois State Bar Association Fall Workers’ Compensation Seminar, Oct. 9, 2017

• Navigating Uncharted Waters: A Guide to Spotting Jurisdiction Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 16, Number 2 (Summer 2014).

• “The claimant’s attorney’s point of view for workers’ compensation claims” – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 15th Annual AAOS Occupational Orthopaedics and Workers’ Compensation Course: A Multidisciplinary Perspective – November 1, 2013

• Building a Winning Slip-and-Fall Case: How to Utilize the Building Code to Win Premises Liability Claims, Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 13, Number 1 (Winter 2011).

Professional Associations

• Illinois State Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section Council Member

• Northern Illinois University College of Law Board of Visitors

• Northern Illinois University College of Law Alumni Council (Past President)

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Working with Brent on a car accidents matter

Clients Brent works with

Brent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, construction, and dog bites matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Northern Illinois University College of Law
J.D. · 2009
Western Illinois University
B.A. · 2006

Jurisdictions

Brent's state bar admissions

United States Distri
2014 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
2010 · ACTIVE
Illinois
2009 · ACTIVE

Brent studied at J.D. in Northern Illinois University College of Law and B.A. in Western Illinois University.

Law school and academic background

Brent completed J.D. in Northern Illinois University College of Law and B.A. in Western Illinois University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brent runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Brent has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Brent's professional memberships and bar associations

Illinois State Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
membership

Locations

Brent Eames's office in Chicago

Brent's primary office is at 47 West Polk Street, Suite 301, Chicago, IL, 60605. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Eames Law Group Ltd

47 West Polk Street, Suite 301

Chicago, IL 60605

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Brent Eames — 5.0/5 rating from 6 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Brent. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Chicago.

5.0

6 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brent Eames — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Brent charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brent'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; Brent will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents 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 Brent

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every car accidents 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. Brent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brent's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brent Eames

How much does it cost to hire Brent for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brent walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brent offer a free consultation?
Brent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brent's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Brent's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple car accidents 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. Brent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brent take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Brent 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 — Brent 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 Brent?
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. Brent will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brent accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Brent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Car Accidents attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

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