Levin & Perconti

Levin & Perconti is a Chicago-based medical malpractice firm with over 40 years of experience representing injured clients across Illinois and nationwide. The firm has recovered more than $1 billion in compensation and secured one of Illinois's largest medical malpractice verdicts at $40 million, with 21 attorneys recognized on the 2026 Super Lawyers list. The firm handles surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, and nursing home abuse cases on a contingency basis.

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Levin & Perconti is a Chicago-based medical malpractice firm with more than four decades of experience representing injured clients across Illinois and nationwide. The firm's attorneys have recovered more than $1 billion in total compensation, and the team brings over 400 years of combined legal experience to complex medical negligence cases.

The firm handles a broad spectrum of medical malpractice matters, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication errors, radiologist errors, emergency room negligence, and defective medical device claims. Levin & Perconti also maintains dedicated practices in birth injury litigation—addressing cerebral palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, shoulder dystocia, and untimely cesarean sections—as well as nursing home abuse and group home abuse cases.

Notable case results underscore the firm's track record. Levin & Perconti secured a $40 million verdict for a woman who suffered a severe and permanent brain injury, one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in Illinois history. The firm also obtained a $27 million result for a child with permanent cognitive and developmental impairments. These outcomes reflect the firm's ability to litigate high-stakes cases and secure substantial compensation for families harmed by medical negligence.

The firm's leadership includes Steven M. Levin, John J. Perconti, Michael F. Bonamarte IV, and Margaret Battersby Black, supported by additional partners, associates, and of-counsel attorneys. Recognition of the team's work has been substantial: 21 Levin & Perconti attorneys were honored on the 2026 Super Lawyers list, with 11 earning the Super Lawyers distinction and 10 recognized as Rising Stars. Seven attorneys were also named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for outstanding professional performance.

Levin & Perconti approaches each case with focus on the individual and family affected by medical negligence, not merely the financial recovery. The firm offers free case reviews and is available 24/7 to discuss potential claims. Spanish-language services are available, and the firm serves clients throughout Cook County and Illinois, with a national practice scope.

Prospective clients can reach Levin & Perconti at 877-374-1417 for a free consultation. The firm handles medical malpractice cases on a contingency basis, meaning clients pay no fees unless the case is resolved successfully.

Overview compiled from the firm's website