CHICAGO, January 24, 2023 – Chicago trial lawyer Todd A. Smith, a founding partner with Brian LaCien of Smith LaCien LLP, has been named by Super Lawyers as one of the “Top 10” Illinois Super Lawyers in the State of Illinois.
The state has nearly 97,000 licensed attorneys. Smith has been on the Illinois Super Lawyers list since its inception in 2005 and regularly ranked in the Top 10. Super Lawyers evaluates lawyers in each state, using criteria such as peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations by Illinois lawyers.
Eligible nominees from more than 70 practice areas are considered. Smith LaCien LLC was ranked in the October-November 2022 issue of Chicago Lawyer as the number-one firm in mass tort/litigation for a $42 million settlement and also listed in the magazine as among the top 10 personal injury firms for the total amount of recoveries. Compiled by the Jury Verdict Reporter, the results were from its reporting cycle between August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022.
The firm concentrates in serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, trucking litigation, birth injuries, and mass torts. Smith has a lengthy track record of achieving exceptional results for clients, with more than $2.5 billion in verdicts and settlements, and over 100 cases with results of at least $1 million.
