Atty. Brent Eames
As the son of a union carpenter and a union teacher, Brent Eames grew up with a fundamental understanding of the struggles that ordinary people can face when standing up for their rights against corporations and insurance companies. As a result, Mr.
Construction Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 17+ Years Experience
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About Brent Eames at a Glance
Brent Eames is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Eames Law Group Ltd. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009), United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (2010), and United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois (2014). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 2009) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 2006). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brent Eames
- As the son of a union carpenter and a union teacher, Brent Eames grew up with a fundamental understanding of the struggles that ordinary people can face when standing up for their rights against corporations and insurance companies
- As a result, Mr. Eames has developed a passion for fighting for people and has dedicated his entire career to exclusively representing injured victims, including all forms of wrongful death, personal injury and workers’ compensation litigation
- Brent Eames is an aggressive trial attorney who has an established track record of securing top-dollar verdicts, awards and settlements on behalf of his clients
- This began during his first year of practice, when at the age of 26, Mr. Eames obtained a judgment in LaSalle County for over $1,200,000.00 on behalf of an injured pedestrian who was struck by an automobile at a high rate of speed, causing serious injuries
- In the years since, Brent Eames has countless additional victories to his credit totaling millions of dollars, and he continues to fight for and secure maximum recoveries for his clients across the State of Illinois in both claims for civil personal injury and workers’ compensation
- A large focus of Mr. Eames’s practice is dedicated to the representation of firefighters and police officers who have been injured in the line of duty
- In addition to workers’ compensation hearings, Brent has represented injured firefighters and police officers in their application for disability benefits pursuant to the Illinois Pension Code
- For more information, visit our dedicated website and blog: IllinoisPoliceandFireLawyer.com
- Honors & Awards • Illinois Leading Lawyers Emerging Lawyer: Emerging lawyers have been identified by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS who are age 40 or younger
- Less than 2% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received the distinction of Emerging Lawyer. • Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star: a distinction that is limited to fewer than 2.5% of the attorneys in Illinois and awarded according to a polling of lawyers practicing in Illinois. • Million Dollar Advocates Forum: an honor that is limited to Attorneys across the country who have won million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements for their clients
- Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members
- Publications & Presentations • “Coordinating Workers’ Compensation Law with Public Employees,” Illinois State Bar Association Spring Workers’ Compensation Seminar, Feb. 17, 2020 • “Electronic Evidence and Social Media,” Illinois State Bar Association Fall Workers’ Compensation Seminar, Oct. 14, 2019 • “Coordinating Workers’ Compensation Benefits for First Responders,” Illinois State Bar Association Fall Workers’ Compensation Seminar, Oct. 9, 2017 • Navigating Uncharted Waters: A Guide to Spotting Jurisdiction Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 16, Number 2 (Summer 2014). • “The claimant’s attorney’s point of view for workers’ compensation claims” – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 15th Annual AAOS Occupational Orthopaedics and Workers’ Compensation Course: A Multidisciplinary Perspective – November 1, 2013 • Building a Winning Slip-and-Fall Case: How to Utilize the Building Code to Win Premises Liability Claims, Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 13, Number 1 (Winter 2011)
- Professional Associations • Illinois State Bar Association – Workers’ Compensation Section Council Member • Northern Illinois University College of Law Board of Visitors • Northern Illinois University College of Law Alumni Council (Past President) • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Practice Areas Explained
Brent Eames's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brent Eames handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Car Accidents in Chicago
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Brent Eames is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Wrongful Death in Chicago
Brent Eames is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
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.
Brent Eames is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Workers Compensation in Chicago
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Brent Eames is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
Social Security Disability in Chicago
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Brent Eames is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Brent Eames
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 Brent Eames's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and ssd.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brent Eames brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, Brent Eames can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Brent Eames 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 Brent Eames 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 Brent Eames Handles in Chicago
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Brent Eames directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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