John Raymond Berg, Personal Injury Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
MemberatBerg & Berg Attorneys at Law
Chicago, IL
Practicing personal injury in Chicago since 1991.
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John Raymond Berg is a member based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. John has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berg & Berg Attorneys at Law.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Wrongful Death
- Handles Personal Injury and Wrongful Death matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About John Raymond Berg: John Raymond Berg is a member based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. John has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berg & Berg Attorneys at Law.
Areas of practice
Legal matters John takes on
John concentrates on personal injury and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Personal Injury cases in Chicago, Illinois
John 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 John agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Chicago, Illinois
John takes wrongful death 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 John agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet John Raymond Berg — personal injury lawyer in Chicago
John Raymond Berg is a member based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. John has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Berg & Berg Attorneys at Law.
John Berg is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience in both jury and bench trials, as well as arbitrations. He has represented clients in Illinois state courts and in federal courts across the country, from Iowa to New Jersey and Wisconsin to Florida. Focusing on civil cases involving catastrophic injury or death, John has secured multiple million-dollar judgments. His vast trial experience is invaluable whether resolving disputes in or out of the courtroom.
One notable case showcasing John's skills is the Ford Heights Litigation. He represented Paula Gray, who was wrongfully convicted of murder and served ten years in prison. John successfully argued her post-conviction case, leading to her exoneration and securing a pardon for actual innocence. He also helped Paula recover over $4 million for her wrongful incarceration.
John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Northwestern University and earned his Juris Doctor from Hastings College of the Law at the University of California. Early in his career, he worked alongside renowned trial attorney Thomas Decker and later served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in DuPage County, where he prosecuted complex financial and violent crimes. In his free time, John enjoys fishing in the Florida Keys.
John's approach to personal injury cases
John Berg is a seasoned trial attorney with extensive experience in both jury and bench trials, as well as arbitrations. He has represented clients in Illinois state courts and in federal courts across the country, from Iowa to New Jersey and Wisconsin to Florida. Focusing on civil cases involving catastrophic injury or death, John has secured multiple million-dollar judgments. His vast trial…
The kind of cases John takes
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and wrongful death matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D.
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Northwestern University B.A. with honors
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Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
Illinois
1991 · ACTIVE
John studied at — in University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. and — in Northwestern University B.A. with honors.
Law school and academic background
John completed — in University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. and — in Northwestern University B.A. with honors. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
John Raymond Berg's office in Chicago
John's primary office is at 2100 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL, 60609. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire John Raymond Berg — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John'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; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 John
John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about John Raymond Berg
How much does it cost to hire John for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
John 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 — John 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 John?
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. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new personal injury clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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