Jeff Scolaro is an accomplished trial attorney with extensive experience handling complex cases in state and federal courts.

He has a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients in high-stakes litigation.

By fully understanding the critical issues and his clients’ objectives, Jeff develops targeted strategies to secure the best possible trial verdicts and settlements. His keen attention to detail, deep knowledge of the law, and unique attention to his clients’ business objectives ensure optimal preparation and representation for every entity and individual he serves.

When not tirelessly advocating for clients, Jeff is actively involved in pro bono work, having been the only Illinois attorney that is a two-time recipient of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois’ Award for Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service for work in the community.

  • EDUCATION

    DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2007
    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, B.A., 2004

    BAR ADMISSIONS

    Illinois, 2007
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2007
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
    The Federal Trial Bar, Northern District of Illinois

    PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

    Telling the Good Company Story at Trial, Boston, MA, 2024
    Medicare/Medicaid Considerations in Settlement Releases, Scottsdale, AZ, 2023
    Effectively and Ethically Preparing Witnesses for Testimony, NARTC Annual Meeting, Denver, 2019
    Defending and Attacking the Reptile Theory Before and During Trial, Video CLE Presentation, Chicago, 2017
    Practical Advice for Trying Your Case, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, 2016
    Reduction in Worklife Expectancy Theory, NARTC Annual Meeting, San Francisco, 2016
    Case Study Regarding Pinex v. City of Chicago Regarding Pre-Trial Evidence Disclosure, Multi-firm CLE Presentation, Chicago, 2016
    Combating Dual Trial Damage Theories Regarding Earning and Work Life, Midwest Claims Conference, Chicago, 2015
    Boutique Firm Management & Marketing , University of Illinois Law School, Champaign, IL, 2014
    Child Trespasser Liability, Midwest Claims Conference, Chicago, 2014

    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

    Alpha Tau Omega Gamma Zeta Board of Trustees – Membership Director
    American Bar Association
    Chicago Bar Association
    Chicago Healthcare Risk Management Society
    Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois
    Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
    Illinois Small Business Alliance
    Illinois State Bar Association
    National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, Young Lawyers Executive Committee Member
    Thompson Reuters Rising Stars Advisory Board

    COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

    Only Illinois attorney that is a two-time recipient of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois’ Award for Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service for his work in the community

    LANGUAGES

    Conversant in Spanish

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