brad@wkkplaw.com
Brad Pollock has been an attorney at Walsh, Knippen, Knight & Pollock, Chartered since 2000 and a named partner since 2006. Prior to joining the firm, Brad practiced as a trial lawyer in Chicago, both as an insurance defense attorney and as an attorney representing the rights of injured people. This unique perspective assists Brad in his aggressive representation of his injured clients' best interests. Brad concentrates his practice in the area of catastrophic personal injury, including automobile/truck, professional negligence/malpractice and products liability. Brad has been named by Illinois Super Lawyers as a 2008 Super Lawyer, limited to the top five percent of lawyers in the State of Illinois.
"Success in litigation is a product of unyielding advocacy, commitment and tireless preparation, built upon the foundation of a strong client relationship." -
Brad Pollock
Since joining the firm, Brad has successfully secured numerous settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of his clients in the millions of dollars. One of his recent accomplishments involved a 2 1/2 week medical negligence trial with firm attorney
Ed Walsh that resulted in a verdict in favor of the Plaintiff in the amount of $7,287,083.00. The case involved a Defendant physician's failure to properly treat a non-cancerous facial tumor resulting in partial facial paralysis and disfigurement. The unanimous jury verdict far exceeded the Defendant's $500,000.00 settlement offer.
Brad has been nominated by his peers and selected as an "Illinois Super Lawyer" in 2008, a distinction limited to 5% of attorneys in the State of Illinois.
Seriously Outstanding
only 5% selected each year
In addition to his busy practice, Brad serves as a guest lecturer at
Midwestern
University speaking to students in the medical field on the Plaintiff's perspective on tort litigation. He has also presented a seminar to fellow trial attorneys for the DuPage County Bar Association entitled "Handling the Catastrophic Injury Case From Interview to Verdict." In 2005, Brad was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the DuPage County Bar Association Civil Practice Committee and will serve as Chairman of that Committee in 2007-2008. Brad has also been appointed and serves on the DuPage County Bar Association Judicial Committee, a panel that evaluates Associate Judicial candidates seeking appointment to the Bench. Brad is also an invited member of the Inns of Court (DuPage County), a group limited to 80 attorneys and Judges from the area which meets to discuss and analyze an array of current legal issues. He has also regularly donated his time as an invited Judge for the annual John Marshall Law School International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology and Privacy Law, involving law schools from all over the world.
Brad s other interests include spending time with his family, outdoor activities, and physical fitness. Brad competes in and has run numerous road races, including three marathons.
Education
J.D. 1995, Loyola University of Chicago
(Recipient of the prestigious American Jurisprudence Award in Appellate Advocacy)
B.A., with distinction, 1992, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign
Admitted
1995 Illinois
1996 US District Court (Northern District of IL)
Professional Associations
Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA)
Appointed Vice Chairman of the Civil Practice Committee (2006)
American Inns of Court/DuPage County Chapter (Invited Member)
Noteworthy Results
Cook County Case No. 04 L 12210
This products liability and construction case
is a result of an explosion in an engine testing facility,
resulting in significant burns to a young man.
Settlement - $5,250,000.00
Bechtol v.
Campbell,
MD, et al.
Cook County Case No. 02 L 13991
This medical negligence case is a result of a failure
to properly treat non-cancerous facial tumor.
Verdict-$7,272,087.00
Doe v. Doe
DuPage County Court Case
This automobile negligence case is a result of our client
being struck by a van causing an avulsion injury to her leg.
Settlement-$2,550,000.00
Knauerhaze v. Allen, M.D., et al.
Cook
County Case No. 00L 10323
This medical negligence case is a result of a failure
to properly perform ear surgery resulting in
inner ear damage causing hearing loss and vertigo.
Verdict-$2,485,000.00
Garcia v.
Horwitz,
MD
Cook
County
Case No. 99 L 4082
The medical negligence case is a result of an alleged
improper administration of medication and failure to monitor
following the plaintiff s deviated septum surgery, resulting in his death.
Settlement-$1,775,000.00
Compton v.
Ubilluz,
MD, et al.
DuPage County Case No. 00 L 546
This medical negligence case is a result of failure
to diagnose and treat vitamin B12 deficiency
resulting in permanent damage to the plaintiff s nervous system.
Verdict-$1,730,000.00
Obenauf v. Provena Mercy Center, el al.
Kane
County Case No. 00 LK 630
This medical negligence case is a result of failure
to diagnose and treat aortic dissection resulting in death.
Settlement-$1,350,000.00
Doe v. Doe
DuPage County Court Case
This adoption agency negligence case is a result of the alleged failure
of the agency to fully disclose medical background of birth parents.
Settlement-$780,000.00
Hoffman v. The Habitat Company, et al.
Cook County Case No. 02 L 8245
This premises liability case is a result of an alleged
slip and fall on ice at an apartment complex,
resulting in vertebral compression fracture requiring surgery.
Settlement-$600,000.00
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Wheaton, Illinois 60187
T 630.462.1980
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