Laura A. Castagna
Founding Partner, Managing attorney
More often than not, a client comes to me either after a death or a significant injury. They likely never thought they’d need an injury lawyer or even legal service in general. That is why the most important part of my job is helping clients understand the legal system and obtain the compensation that they deserve for the injuries or losses that they sustained.
Everyone seeking legal counsel for an injury or death has had a unique experience. I will take the time to understand that experience and the physical, mental, and emotional effects it has had on your life. This will ensure that I can provide you with the best guidance for pursuing your legal claim and that I will be able to fully support you throughout the legal process. And, it will allow me to secure a just settlement or judgment that will allow you to move forward in your life.
education
- Juris Doctor
- Masters
- Bachelors
memberships
- Tort Law Section Counsel Member
- Women and the Law Committee Member
honors and awards
Leading Lawyers
publications
- “Clanton v. Oakbrook Healthcare” Tort Trends; ISBA, February, 2023
- “For the First Time, the Majority of the Illinois Supreme Court is Held by Women.” Catalyst; ISBA, January, 2023
- Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases: “Damages in a Wrongful Death Case: Plaintiff’s Perspective”, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, (2012), (2016) (2021) (co-author)
- Proving and Disproving Damages in Personal Injury Cases: “Punitive Damages: Plaintiff’s Perspective”, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, (2021)
- “Five Things to Know About Remittitur and Additur,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (January 2019) (co-author)
- “Carlson v. Jerousek: Second District Finds Right to Privacy Outweighs Needs of Civil Discovery,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (February 2018) (co-author)
- “Ghosts of the Past: Legal Relics Lurking in the Civil Justice System,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (November 2016) (co-author)
- “Strict Application of Supreme Court Rule 191(a) Trips Up Litigants on Appeal,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (April 2016) (co-author)
- “Third District Explores Foundational Pitfalls and the Prejudicial Effect of Demonstrative Evidence,” Tort Trends, Illinois State Bar Association (September 2014) (co-author)