Atty. John Raymond Berg
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.
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About John Raymond Berg at a glance
John Raymond Berg is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Berg & Berg Attorneys at Law. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wrongful death and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D. (—) and Northwestern University B.A. with honors (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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John Raymond Berg is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
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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