How much does it cost to hire Brian for a medical malpractice case?

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

Does Brian offer a free consultation?

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

How long do medical malpractice cases in Illinois typically take?

Simple medical malpractice 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. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

Brian 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 — Brian 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 Brian?

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

Is Brian accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

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

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Brian Murphy, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

Chicago, IL

Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving Chicago.

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Brian Murphy is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.

Based in: Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience: attorney
Known for: Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury

Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Chicago) (2024).

Areas of practice

Legal matters Brian takes on

Brian concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Chicago, Illinois

Brian takes medical malpractice 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 Brian agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Chicago, Illinois

Brian 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 Brian agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Brian Murphy — medical malpractice lawyer in Chicago

Brian Murphy is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.

Brian Murphy has been in practice in Illinois since 1989. Initially in practice with an insurance defense firm, Williams & Montgomery, in 1991, Mr. Murphy joined Hofeld and Schaffner. Since that time, he has practiced catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation on behalf of injured persons and their families.

Mr. Murphy is a lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois, and is licensed in Illinois. He has been admitted pro hac vice in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and New York. He has practiced in the Circuit Courts of Cook County, the Chicagoland collar counties and other counties throughout the state. He has tried cases in Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County and Kane County. He has argued successful appeals before the Illinois Appellate Court and the Illinois Supreme Court. He is admitted to the Federal Trial Bar for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

In his career, Mr. Murphy has obtained awards and settlements totaling over $300,000,000.00 on behalf of clients injured and killed by negligence and malpractice. Murphy has successfully litigated cases involving medical negligence, auto negligence, trucking negligence, work site negligence, product liability, premise liability, and transportation negligence, including FELA and Jones Act litigation. Mr. Murphy has successfully represented clients and families against the United States government in Federal Tort Claim Act litigation.

Active in state wide bar organizations and bar leadership, Mr. Murphy is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, having served as Secretary and Chair of the Tort Law Section Committee. He is a member of the Board of Advocates of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the largest plaintiffs’ Attorneys bar in the state of Illinois, where he was Co-Chair of the Medical Negligence Committee for over 10 years. He is an invited member of the Society of Trial Lawyers, the oldest trial lawyer society in the State of Illinois and is a past board member. Mr. Murphy is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation only society of plaintiff and defense lawyers.

A number of peer review groups have selected Mr. Murphy for special recognition. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been since 1999. He is included in the Best Lawyers of America, has been named as an Illinois Super Lawyer for over 10 years and has been selected to Illinois Leading Lawyers, reserved for the top 5% of all lawyers practicing in the State of Illinois.

Mr. Murphy is a frequent lecturer and author in all areas of personal injury and wrongful death litigation. For over 10 years, he was a chapter author for the Illinois Trial Lawyer Association Medical Negligence Trial Notebook , concerning the Illinois Medical Negligence Statute of Limitations.

Brian's approach to medical malpractice cases

The kind of cases Brian takes

Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Loyola University Chicago
J.D. · 1989

Brian studied at J.D. in Loyola University Chicago.

Law school and academic background

Brian completed J.D. in Loyola University Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Brian has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Chicago)
2024
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Chicago) (2024). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Brian Murphy's office in Chicago

Brian's primary office is at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2425, Chicago, Illinois, 60602-2576. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2425

Chicago, Illinois 60602-2576

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brian Murphy — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice 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 Brian

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every medical malpractice 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. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brian Murphy

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

Areas served

Medical Malpractice attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

Brian handles medical malpractice matters throughout Illinois. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified medical malpractice attorneys in that community.

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