KELLY & IGNOFFO LAW GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- of Counsel
- Founder and Principal at the Law Offices of Brian T. Levin
Brian T. Levin is the Founder and Principal at The Law Offices of Brian T. Levin, P.C. With over 25 years of litigation experience, most recently as a senior partner at an area law firm, Mr. Levin has vigorously defended hospitals, physicians, and nurses in medical malpractice claims involving death and catastrophic injuries. He has successfully tried several cases to verdict and resolved numerous other matters to the great satisfaction of his clients. This background and experience provides Mr. Levin with an advantageous and unique perspective in representing individuals who have suffered significant injuries.
Mr. Levin has been selected through a peer survey as a Leading Lawyer. Only 5% of lawyers nationally attain this recognition. His bar admissions include the State of Illinois, U.S. Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He is also a member of the ISBA and has given presentations to hospitals and colleagues on Inadequate Medical Record Keeping, Morbidity and Mortality and the Medical Studies Act, the Impact of Tort Reform, and Tips for Taking Parties' Depositions.
Raised on the Northside of Chicago, Mr. Levin earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Illinois and his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. His deep roots in the culture and excitement that is Chicago makes him proud to practice in this fine city amongst the best lawyers in the nation.
Recognized as one of the leading plaintiff personal injury attorneys in Chicago, John G. Kelly attributes his success to the individual attention, hard work, and advocacy he brings to representing each and every one of his clients. John began his career representing hospitals, doctors, nursing homes, product manufacturers, municipalities, and insurance companies. Twenty years ago he began representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases and has never lost focus of how a catastrophic injury or loss of a loved one impacts so many lives. It is John's empathy for others during such time that drives his daily quest to bring closure and just compensation for his clients. "Meeting and working on behalf of people who are suffering or grieving a loss as a result of another's wrongdoing, is as heartfelt an experience as anyone can have. As their lawyer, it is as high a professional honor as one can achieve to redress such a wrong".
John's practice in the medical malpractice, nursing home, and all areas of personal injury spans 30 years and over several local jurisdictions and states including Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Florida, Utah, and others. His success has resulted in tens of millions of dollars awarded to the firm's clients. His record separates him from his peers. Clients consistently praise John for his empathy and understanding of their unique situation and advocacy on their behalf. His results and expertise in complex legal/medical matters are some of the reasons he has been recognized by Martindale Hubbell®, Illinois Super Lawyers®, AVVO, insurance companies, defense lawyers, and judges with consistent high praise and the highest regard.
Born and raised in Chicago, when not working on behalf of clients, John has given his professional time and expertise to multiple charitable and pro bono organizations including the Arthritis Foundation, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Habitat for Humanity, Catholic Charities, and others. He has been married for over 25 years to Sheila, a senior executive at one of Chicago's largest businesses; and has twin adult children.
Job Titles:
- Admin
- Executive
- of Counsel
- Counsel to
As additional counsel to Kelly & Ignoffo Law Group, John Saletta continues to represent some of the firm's clients and is an invaluable member of our litigation team. John brings his 25 plus years of representing injury victims to his work with Kelly & Ignoffo Law Group.
Education:
1983 University of Notre Dame, B.A.
1988 Loyola University School of Law, Chicago, J.D.
Julie joined the firm in 2003 after serving in alumni relations for a large Midwest university. She brings years of administrative and client services experience to our law practice. Julie appreciates the losses our clients have suffered and continually works as their advocate. She is honored to be working with her brother and all the attorneys in the group.