Atty. Craig Mathew Derrig
Craig Derrig is the managing partner of WSHB's Chicago office and a partner in the firm's Miami, Florida, office. He is a civil litigator who defends professional liability, employment, property & casualty, environmental, transportation, cybersecurity and data privacy, insurance coverage, construction, medical malpractice and healthcare law, and complex commercial matters.
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Craig Mathew Derrig is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and product liability. Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2002) and Illinois State University (B.A., 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association •Chicago Bar Association •Transportation Lawyers Association •International Association of Defense Counsel •Association of Trial Lawyers of America •Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Craig Derrig is the managing partner of WSHB's Chicago office and a partner in the firm's Miami, Florida, office
- He is a civil litigator who defends professional liability, employment, property & casualty, environmental, transportation, cybersecurity and data privacy, insurance coverage, construction, medical malpractice and healthcare law, and complex commercial matters
- Craig's practice also includes the defense of product liability matters, including sporting goods, medical devices, industrial equipment, and other consumer products
- Craig has built a track record of success representing some of the world's largest insurance carriers, Fortune 500 companies, architects, engineers, medical professionals, contractors, public entities, and regional and local businesses
- Craig has trial experience in Illinois state and federal courts and has defended firm clients at numerous arbitration hearings and mediations
- He has also successfully briefed and argued numerous summary judgment motions in high-exposure cases, resulting in published opinions in the Illinois state and federal courts
- He has served as Secondment Counsel for a US insurance carrier, where he worked with the claims and underwriting teams on public entity, higher education, and religious organization claims and related coverage issues
- As a hard-working team player, Craig demonstrates a high level of responsiveness in his interactions with firm clients
- He has built a track record of success in efficiently litigating their matters from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal
- His dedication has earned him repeated recognition by his peers, including multiple selections to the Illinois Super Lawyers' 'Rising Stars' list and his 2026 'Super Lawyers' honor
- Beyond his legal and academic achievements, Craig was also a Division I scholarship baseball player
- Newsroom News •Contractors on the Hook for Subcontractor Unpaid Wages Article, 8.3.22 •New Location for Chicago Office is a Homerun for WSHB Newsroom, 4.9.18 •WSHB Opens Chicago Office Newsroom, 12.7.16 Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements •Navigating and Beating Social Inflation Speaking Engagement, Chicago, IL, 8.18.22 •How to Hold Plaintiffs Accountable Events, Chicago, Illinois, 4.11.22 •Wild Card Witnesses: Addressing Challenges with Employees in Litigation Events, 7.27.21 Publications •Illinois 2026: What the Next Wave of Laws Says About Where the State is Headed Article, 1.28.26 •The Insurance Risks of Transporting Lithium Batteries Article, 5.28.25 •Illinois Court Finds Restaurant May be Liable for Vehicle Crash Through Front Window Article, 6.18.24 •Illinois Appellate Court Sets Precedent in Freight Broker Liability Case Case Updates, 10.16.23 •Term 'Reside' Not Ambiguous in Policy for Inherited Property Never Occupied by Insurer Case Updates, 8.4.23 •Hospital Not Liable for Negligent Acts of Independent Contractor Doctors Case Updates, 6.19.23 •Illinois Mandates 40 Hours Paid Leave No Questions Asked Case Updates, 5.5.23 •Insured Entitled to Coverage for Breach of Media Liability Clause in Violation of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Case Updates, 4.14.23 •Absence of a Handrail Near Pedicure Pedestal Sufficient to Establish Proximate Cause Case Updates, 4.6.23 •Attorneys on the Hook for Professional Malpractice After Obtaining Multi-Million Dollar Verdict for Med Mal Client Case Updates, 10.27.22 In the News •Illinois 2026: What the Next Wave of Laws Says About Where the State is Headed •The Insurance Risks of Transporting Lithium Batteries •Illinois Court Finds Restaurant May be Liable for Vehicle Crash Through Front Window •Illinois Appellate Court Sets Precedent in Freight Broker Liability Case Honors & Recognitions •Named an Illinois Super Lawyer (2026) •Top-rated Civil Litigation attorney in Chicago, IL •Named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star (2009 - 2010, 2012 - 2016) •Emerging Lawyers (2015)
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 andnue, 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.
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