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Judge Orders Trump Illinois Finance Chairman and Multi-Millionaire Ron Gidwitz and His Family to Pay $5.7 Million in Damages

On Behalf of | Jul 18, 2017 | ,

Earlier this year, Ron Gidwitz, James “Jim” Gidwitz, Nancy Gidwitz, Ralph Gidwitz, Betsy Gidwitz, Peter Gidwitz, Thomas Gidwitz and the Alan Gidwitz Trust (collectively “the Gidwitz Family”) was ordered by a Cook County judge to pay their former attorneys $5.7 million in unpaid legal fees. Judge Patrick Foran Lustig ruled President Donald Trump’s Illinois finance committee Chairman, Ron Gidwitz, and…

The Risks of Compartment Syndrome

On Behalf of | Aug 26, 2016 | ,

Compartment syndrome is a dangerous and incredibly painful condition that is caused when pressure builds up from swollen tissue or internal bleeding in your arms and / or legs. This pressure buildup can prevent oxygen and nourishment from reaching muscle and nerve cells through decreased blood flow. This condition can be either chronic or acute. Acute Compartment Syndrome Acute compartment…

Attorney Joseph A. Power Jr. Has Never Lost a Medical Malpractice Case at Trial

On Behalf of | Mar 18, 2016 | , ,

At Power Rogers, we are proud to have founding partner Joseph A. Power Jr. leading our firm. Joe has successfully advocated for the rights of our clients time and time again. Joe’s results on behalf of our clients speak for themselves. He has secured over 200 jury verdicts and settlements. Alone, he has obtained more than $1 billion in verdicts…

Joseph A. Power Jr. and Thomas Power Settle $3.7M Suit for Injured Construction Worker

On Behalf of | Sep 16, 2015 | , , ,

Personal injury attorneys Joseph A. Power Jr. and Thomas M. Power have settled a lawsuit for $3.7 million dollars on behalf of an injured Tennessee construction worker, who lost his leg during a shaft accident. The settlement took place July 29, a night before both parties were to deliver final arguments. Kerry Douglas, 50, was employed by Atkinson Construction Co.…

Joseph Power Delivers Annual Lecture in Advocacy

On Behalf of | Jan 6, 2015 | ,

Recently, Joseph Power, founding partner of Power Rogers, delivered the Annual Lecture in Advocacy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. The Lecture was entitled “The History and Influence of the 7th Amendment on Current Consumer and Product Safety.” The 7th Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right of trial by jury in civil cases. Power shared his…

Joseph Power Testifies in Support of Bill to Increase Juror Compensation

On Behalf of | Dec 4, 2014 | ,

This week, Joseph A. Power, Jr., founding partner of Power Rogers, testified before the Illinois House of Representative and State Senate in Springfield in favor of a bill that would increase payment for jury service. SB 3075 would change the rules and laws governing jury service throughout the State of Illinois. Specifically, the bill proposes a substantial increase in the…

Joseph A. Power, Jr. Named Leading Lawyer of Illinois

On Behalf of | Sep 20, 2013 | , , ,

The August 2013 Consumer Edition of Leading Lawyers Magazine once again named founding partner Joseph A. Power, Jr. among the top Leading Lawyers in Illinois. In fact, all 8 partners at the law firm of Power Rogers were named Leading Lawyers. Joseph Power was named the Number 1 Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Attorney in Illinois. Similarly, Mr. Power was named the…

Joseph A. Power, Jr. and Joseph W. Balesteri Obtain $7,250,000 Verdict in Cook County Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

On Behalf of | Jul 16, 2013 | , , , ,

Joseph A. Power, Jr. and Joseph W. Balesteri, partners at Power Rogers, obtained a $7,250,000 verdict for Plaintiff’s decedent. Plaintiff’s decedent was diagnosed with breast cancer; during a biopsy of her breast, she experienced a pulmonary embolus according to plaintiff and an anaphylaxis attack according to the defense. During the hospitalization she was placed on Heparin prophylaxis which was later…

Joseph A. Power, Jr. Educates Colleagues on Direct Examination at Chicago ITLA Continuing Legal Education Seminar

On Behalf of | Feb 27, 2013 | ,

On February 18th, 2013, Joseph A. Power, Jr., founding partner of the plaintiff’s personal injury law firm of Power Rogers, spent the President’s Day court holiday lecturing fellow attorneys as part of the Illinois Trial Lawyer Association’s (ITLA) Continuing Legal Education Seminar. The Seminar was aimed at educating lawyers about the issues involved in and the importance of proving damages…

Joseph A. Power, Jr. Receives the Champion of Justice Award from Public Justice

On Behalf of | Aug 1, 2012 | ,

On Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, Joseph A. Power, Jr., a founding partner of Power Rogers, was presented with the prestigious “Champion of Justice” Award from Public Justice. Public Justice is a national, not-for-profit public interest law firm. Supported by the Public Justice Foundation, Public Justice is committed to ensuring access to the courts, protecting citizens’ civil rights, protecting consumers’ rights…

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