John Corbett

Something I'm Very Proud Of...

My wife, my five wonderful children and my beautiful new granddaughter.

What I Love about My Work...

Since I was a kid I have always rooted for the underdog. My favorite book and movie was Robin Hood. Representing ordinary people against large corporations and insurance companies allows me to play Robin Hood every day. The men, women, children and families I fight for brings me great joy. I can't think of a more fulfilling profession.

Hobbies and Interests:

Sports. I am an avid Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks fan. I like to golf and fish. My wife and I enjoy dining at good restaurants, enjoy good wine and good friends.

People I'd like to Meet:

Socrates, Thomas Jefferson, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Clarence Darrow and Babe Ruth.

Favorite Quote:

“As long as the world shall last there will be wrongs, and if no man objected and no man rebelled, those wrongs would last forever.” Clarence Darrow.

If I Weren't a Lawyer, I'd Be:

A teacher. Teaching children or young adults in a manner that makes them want to be in your classroom to learn would be a wonderful experience

John J. Corbett concentrates in substantial medical malpractice, product liability, and other personal injury litigation and has done so throughout his entire professional career. One of John's favorite moments as a lawyer was winning a $41 million dollar verdict in a wrongful death case, one of the largest ever in Illinois.

In 1977, Mr. Corbett received a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University. In 1980 he received his Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University. Mr. Corbett began his legal career working in a defense firm representing a broad range of clients in the areas of medical malpractice, automobile, premises liability, construction, toxic tort, and insurance coverage. In 1987 started doing plaintiffs' work to represent the victims in injury cases. Today, John's work is mostly devoted to medical malpractice.

Due to his devotion to protecting the interest of the victimized, Mr. Corbett has been involved in many victim's rights issues including the representation of battered women. He was also involved in the passing of the Illinois Stalking Statue and was invited to the signing ceremony when the statute was passed.

John is a member of the American Bar Association, American Association of Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and Chicago Bar Association.

Mr. Corbett is proud to have been accepted as a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates and the Illinois Society of Trial Lawyers. He is currently on the board of directors of the Society of Trial Lawyers and was recently chosen as their Chairman of the Nominating Committee. Both of these organizations are comprised of the top litigation attorneys in Illinois and in America. John has also served as a member of numerous committees, including, the Illinois State Bar association tort litigation committee, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association medical malpractice committee, and the Illinois State Bar Association judicial evaluation committee. John is of counsel to Jackowiak Law Offices.

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