Atty. Peter Knute Berg
Peter Berg, founding partner of Berg & Berg, has over 30 years of experience in personal injury law. A skilled trial lawyer, litigator, and negotiator, Peter has handled more than 100 trials and approximately 1,000 arbitrations, securing millions of dollars annually in settlements, awards, and verdicts throughout the Chicago area.
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Peter Knute Berg is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Berg & Berg Attorneys at Law. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and Illinois (1990). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1988) and Northwestern University (B.A. University, 1983). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter Berg, founding partner of Berg & Berg, has over 30 years of experience in personal injury law
- A skilled trial lawyer, litigator, and negotiator, Peter has handled more than 100 trials and approximately 1,000 arbitrations, securing millions of dollars annually in settlements, awards, and verdicts throughout the Chicago area
- Peter began his career as an insurance defense attorney, representing individuals and businesses accused of causing injury
- During this time, he achieved over 30 not guilty verdicts, gaining valuable insight into defense strategies
- In 1997, Peter shifted his focus to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases
- His ability to analyze cases from both the defense and plaintiff’s perspectives has contributed to his success in securing significant financial compensation for his clients
- Peter earned his law degree from DePaul University College of Law, where he graduated at the top of his class
- He holds an undergraduate degree in English and Spanish literature from Northwestern University and studied at the University of Sevilla in Spain
- Fluent in Spanish, Peter enjoys spending time with his wife, Martha, and their four children
- In his free time, he enjoys cycling, herpetology, camping, hiking, fishing, and storytelling
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Peter Knute Berg is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Peter Knute 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.
Peter Knute Berg is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Peter Knute Berg is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →
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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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