Atty. Steven James Malman
Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 25 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction and workers’ compensation cases. He is one of Chicago’s leading authorities on personal injury law and has taken a special interest in defending the elderly from neglect and abuse.
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Steven James Malman is a Founder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Malman Law. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Iowa (B.A. Political, 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 25 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, premises liability, construction and workers’ compensation cases
- He is one of Chicago’s leading authorities on personal injury law and has taken a special interest in defending the elderly from neglect and abuse
- Attorney Malman has personally handled over 20,000 cases successfully, and collected hundreds of millions dollars for his clients
- He has been instrumental in obtaining multiple seven figure verdicts and settlements, including: • $11,600,000.00-product liability settlement
- • $6,000,000.00-birth injury settlement
- • $5,000,000.00-birth injury settlement
- • $3,600,000.00-truck accident settlement
- • $2,000,000.00-medical malpractice verdict
- • $1,250,000.00-security guard abuse case
- • $1,200,000.00-fire injury settlement
- • $1,000,000.00-construction accident settlement
- • $1,000,000.00-nursing home verdict
- • $972,000.00-nursing home verdict
- • and many others
- As an advocate for working on contingency, Attorney Malman believes that all injured persons should be able to obtain legal representation when they need it most, regardless of whether they have the financial means to pay for it at the time
- For that reason, his clients only pay for services rendered if the case wins—you only pay if you collect compensation, and the payment comes from that collection, not from your own pocket up front
- At a very young age, Attorney Malman decided to commit his life to providing a voice for those who have been harmed by the misdeeds of others
- His greatest strength is the ability to empathize with his clients and recognize the impact a personal injury can have on his client’s life
- To make sure each of the firm’s clients is properly taken care of, Attorney Malman is often involved in all of his firm’s cases
- He always makes himself available to clients and is committed to helping every client that his firm represents, so that even under difficult circumstances, they end their case with an optimal outcome and a positive impression of the legal profession
- Attorney Malman takes every step to make sure his clients feel cared for and receive the best legal services possible
- He’s proud of the fact that he’s in the office every day of the week, always available to handle any of the firm’s clients questions or concerns
- A lifelong resident of the Chicago area, Attorney Malman spends most of his free time with his family or on the golf course
- Professional & Bar Association Memberships: • American Bar Association • Chicago Bar Association • Illinois State Bar Association • American Association for Justice • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
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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.
Steven James Malman is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Steven James Malman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →
Steven James Malman 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.
Steven James Malman 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.
Steven James Malman 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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