Corboy & Demetrio Selected for U.S. News “Best Law Firms” 2011-2012 Edition

The Chicago law firm of Corboy & Demetrio was selected for Best Law Firms in Chicago by U.S. News & World Report -Best Lawyers for 2011-2012 in the practice areas of personal injury and medical malpractice.

 “U.S. News & World Report is one of the most respected news publications in the country and to have it recognize Corboy & Demetrio as one of the “Best Law Firms” is truly an honor.  Our lawyers dedicate their lives to helping victims and to be recognized for that hard work is rewarding,” Corboy & Demetrio partner Philip Harnett Corboy, Jr. said of Monday’s announcement. 

The U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, as well as peer review from leading attorneys in their field.  To be eligible a firm must have at least one lawyer who was selected for the “Best Lawyers” list 2012.

Five Corboy & Demetrio were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, 2012 Edition earlier this year.  Corboy & Demetrio is the only personal injury law firm in Illinois with five attorneys chosen. 

Thomas A. Demetrio, Philip Harnett Corboy, Jr. and Michael K. Demetrio were selected as Best Lawyers in America in the area of personal injury litigation.   David R. Barry, Jr. was selected in the Best Lawyers category of medical malpractice law.  Rene A. Torrado, Jr. was selected in the Best Lawyers category of commercial litigation.  All five are partners at the Illinois law firm with long records of success in representing victims.

This is the 25^th consecutive year that Thomas A. Demetrio, a founding partner of Corboy & Demetrio, was chosen for Best Lawyers in America.   Mr. Demetrio was also selected as Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year for 2011 by Best Lawyers.   Mr. Demetrio has settled or litigated cases on behalf of his clients in excess of $1 billion.

The new U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” results will be featured in a stand-alone publication in November 2011 and is already available online on the U.S. News website at bestlawfirms.usnews.com.

About Corboy & Demetrio:

Corboy & Demetrio is one of the nation’s premier law firms.  It represents individuals and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases and is renowned for its achievements in the courtroom and for its contributions to the community.  The rights and concerns of its clients are at the core of Corboy & Demetrio’s practice.  That commitment, dedication, compassion and relentless drive has resulted in exceptional service and exceptional results for its clients.  The firm has acquired more than $3 billion in settlements and verdicts and has attained almost 600 settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million. To contact Tom Demetrio or any of the firm’s attorneys, call 312-346-3191. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  For more information about the Chicago personal injury firm, log onto corboydemetrio.com.

Media Contact:

Helen Lucaitis,Esq., Communications Director

Corboy & Demetrio, P.C.

33 N. Dearborn Street, 21st Floor

Chicago, IL  60602

Phone: 312-346-3191 or 312-550-2077 (cell)

Email: hhl@corboydemetrio.com