Atty. Adam Zayed
ADAM J. ZAYED Founder, Managing Attorney of Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys Adam Zayed is a top-rated and award-winning Chicago personal injury lawyer .
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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Adam Zayed is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar. Educated at University of Notre Dame (JD, 2009) and University of Chicago (MBA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Adam Zayed
ADAM J. ZAYED
Founder, Managing Attorney of Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys
Adam Zayed is a top-rated and award-winning Chicago personal injury lawyer. Since Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys was formed in 2009, Adam Zayed has built a reputation among his peers in the legal field by providing vigorous yet compassionate representation.
As the leader of one of Illinois’ most formidable trial law firms, Adam has been decorated with awards and appointments to leadership positions in numerous Bar Associations, including the National Trial Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40 and Top 25 Medical Malpractice Lawyers, the American Bar Association – Board of Fellows, Illinois Trial Lawyer Association – Board of Managers, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Super Lawyers’ Rising Star designation.
Adam is an experienced trial attorney in the areas of personal injury, including:
- Car accidents
- Medical malpractice cases
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Catastrophic accidents
- Brain injuries
- Wrongful death claims
- Birth injuries
- Construction accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- And more.
He has handled cases in many counties throughout Illinois, including Cook, Will, Kankakee, and many more, in addition to cases in several states nationwide. He has also successfully argued on appeal in the State of Illinois. Adam possesses an extraordinary focus on remedying the wrongs done to his clients, resulting in over $50 million in firm award wins.
Adam obtained his undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago with High Honors and later attained his Juris Doctor from Notre Dame School of Law, consistently heralded by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top law schools in the nation. He is also a dean’s list MBA graduate from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, ranked first globally according to The Economist.
Mr. Zayed also represents injured victims in Joliet, IL. He handles all personal injury cases, including car accidents in Joliet, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, brain injuries, birth injuries, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and more.
If you were injured in an accident in Chicago or Joliet, contact Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys - Chicago
10 S La Salle St STE 1230
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 726-1616
Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys - Joliet
195 Springfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 726-1616
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Adam Zayed's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam Zayed handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Class Action in Chicago
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Product Liability in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Adam Zayed
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Adam Zayed's practice in the field of personal injury, class action, and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, class action, and product liability, Adam Zayed can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Adam Zayed attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Adam Zayed Handles in Chicago
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