Carissa June Meyer, Car Accidents Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Carissa concentrates on car accidents, civil rights, medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Carissa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Car Accidents

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• Civil Rights

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• Medical Malpractice

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• Personal Injury

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• Workers Comp

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• Wrongful Death

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Carissa's primary office is at 320 W. Illinois Street, Suite 2312, Chicago, IL, 60654. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Carissa 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.

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

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

• Does Carissa offer a free consultation?

  Carissa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Carissa's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Carissa'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. Carissa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Carissa 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 — Carissa 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 Carissa?

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

• Is Carissa accepting new car accidents clients right now?

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