Atty. Stacey Cavanagh
Stacey Feeley Cavanagh is a partner at Cavanagh Law Group and has more than two decades of experience handling complex and high-profile cases. Stacey specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, negligence and wrongful death cases.
Bicycle Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 31+ Years Experience
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About Stacey Cavanagh at a Glance
Stacey Cavanagh is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cavanagh Sorich Law Group. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, General Bar U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sevent (1995). Educated at IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Boston College (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stacey Cavanagh
- Stacey Feeley Cavanagh is a partner at Cavanagh Law Group and has more than two decades of experience handling complex and high-profile cases
- Stacey specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, negligence and wrongful death cases
- Before joining Cavanagh Law Group in 2009, Stacey was a partner at a prominent Chicago law firm
- Her experience litigating cases on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants has given her expertise in both sides of the courtroom
- She has been named among National Trial Lawyers Top 100 every year since 2012, was featured as one of the Leading Women in Chicago in 2017 by Chicago Woman Magazine, and was selected as a Chicago Woman of Influence by Chicago Women Magazine in 2014
- In 2014, Cavanagh was part of a trial team that successfully represented the family of John Bruce, an airline baggage handler who suffered fatal injuries as the result of a 12-foot fall from a baggage conveyor at Al-Mubarak Air Force Base in Kuwait
- The impact on the tarmac caused him serious and irreversible brain damage, ultimately leading to his removal from life support less than a week after the catastrophic fall
- Stacey, along with her husband and law partner Tim Cavanagh, filed a lawsuit against several defendants including CAV International, Inc., whose employee’s actions led to Mr. Bruce’s fall
- Though the incident occurred outside the United States, Stacey helped to successfully have the trial moved to U.S court
- After a two week trial, the jury returned a $6.65 million verdict on behalf of the Bruce family
- This high-profile case helped bring justice and closure to a tense, tragic story while also providing for Mr. Bruce’s loved ones
- Stacey was also recently involved in another high-profile case that not only resulted in a significant settlement, but affected actual change in public safety
- Cavanagh Law Group represented the family of one of two young men killed when their vehicle was fatally struck by a drunk, off-duty Chicago Police Officer who had a history of driving while intoxicated
- During the trial, it was discovered that lawyers for the City of Chicago had failed to disclose critical, damaging evidence
- Cavanagh’s extensive involvement in all aspects of trial preparation, including the analysis of the previously withheld evidence, was critical to the case’s success
- Cavanagh Law Group obtained a landmark $20 million settlement which was split between both victims’ families
- Stacey began her education at Boston College where she received a B.A. in English
- She earned her Juris Doctor degree at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she received the prestigious American Jurisprudence Awards for both Conflicts of Law and Advanced Legal Research
- Stacey has close ties with the legal community not only in Chicago but throughout the state of Illinois
- She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, U.S
- District Court in the Northern District of Illinois, Seventh Court of Appeals, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Stacey is also an active member in the Women’s Bar Association and an Advisory Board member at Leading Lawyers
- Stacey is a mother of six and serves on the Guild Board of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
Practice Areas Explained
Stacey Cavanagh's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stacey Cavanagh 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.
Stacey Cavanagh is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Medical Malpractice in Chicago
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Stacey Cavanagh is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Wrongful Death in Chicago
Stacey Cavanagh 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.
Stacey Cavanagh is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago
Stacey Cavanagh is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle 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 Stacey Cavanagh
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 Stacey Cavanagh's practice in the field of car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stacey Cavanagh brings 31+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, General Bar U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sevent, Stacey Cavanagh can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, Stacey Cavanagh 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 Stacey Cavanagh attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stacey Cavanagh Handles in Chicago
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Stacey Cavanagh directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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