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Dedrick L. Gordon is the owner of Gordon Injury Lawyers, a law firm conveniently located in downtown Chicago and the Art District of New Orleans. He concentrates his legal practice in several areas primarily involving a trial practice in cases involving serious personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
Mr. Gordon is an Illinois and Louisiana licensed trial lawyer. Mr. Gordon grew up in Chicago, but maintains strong New Orleans roots. His father was born and raised in New Orleans, and his grandfather owned and operated a produce company in the French Quarters for many years.
Mr. Gordon has successfully recovered hundreds of substantial settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of injury victims and their families. Recently, Mr. Gordon obtained a $3.125 million dollar settlement due to a hospital's negligence. Mr. Gordon has gained a reputation for his aggressive approach to helping his clients obtain the justice they deserve.
Mr. Gordon was named a 2022 and 2021 Illinois Rising Star Super Lawyer, an honor bestowed on only 2.5% of the lawyers in Illinois each year, and was featured in Chicago Magazine. This is the second year in a row Mr. Gordon has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for his outstanding work in personal injury litigation.
Mr. Gordon is a former associate of Nilson, Stookal, Gleason & Caputo, Ltd., a Chicago-based law firm with 30-plus years of representing individuals in serious injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and workers compensation matters; that has successfully recovered several millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of its clients.
Mr. Gordon served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Cook County Bar Association and member of the Membership Committee of the Cook County Bar Association.
Mr. Gordon is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, and New Orleans Bar Association.
Mr. Gordon is a graduate of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Mr. Gordon worked for the Consumer Protection Unit and Homeowner Protection Unit of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, and clerked for the Securities Division for the Indiana Secretary of State.
A former prosecutor, Attorney Uche specializes in criminal/DUI and personal injury cases in Chicago, Cook County and in and around Illinois. As a criminal defense attorney, Attorney Uche has successfully obtained 'NOT GUILTY' verdicts in numerous criminal and DUI jury and bench trials. During cases that require plea bargaining. Attorney Uche has successfully negotiated great deals for clients, ultimately ensuring that his clients are exposed to the least damage.
Within the area of personal injury, Attorney Uche also specializes in personal injury cases securing favorable financial compensation for clients including amounts in the millions of dollars.
As a former prosecutor, Gbenga Longe has an extensive background in criminal law and knows how to get results. Throughout her legal career, Gbenga has handled thousands of DUI and criminal cases in Chicago as well as the surrounding suburbs. She carries an inside knowledge to winning cases. Gbenga is highly skilled in advocating for her clients and she will carefully analyze her clients' cases to determine the best course of action.
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