Chicago Personal Injury Firm
We have obtained hundreds of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements since our founding in 1982. The experienced Chicago personal injury trial lawyers at Napleton & Partners have handled claims and suits not just in Cook County, but across Illinois and the United States. The trial lawyers at Napleton & Partners pride themselves on their aggressive representation, compassion, and commitment to getting justice for their clients and obtaining serious and meaningful results.
Protecting the Rights of Plaintiffs
We handle injury and wrongful death cases of almost every kind, and have achieved significant results in car, truck, bus and motorcycle crashes, medical malpractice, products liability, construction accidents, police misconduct, and premises liability cases.
Napleton & Partners was founded on the belief that victims of negligence should have access to highly ethical, compassionate lawyers who will aggressively fight for justice on their behalf. The firm remains committed to that philosophy. Napleton & Partners has risen to become one of the most respected and recognizable plaintiffs’ personal injury law firms in Illinois.
Case Results
Client TestimoniaLS
“Without a doubt, my wife and I would highly recommend Napleton & Partners. Bob and his associates changed our lives. We were very successful.”
– J. D. & T. D.
“Both my husband and I admire your composure, work ethic, professionalism, efficiency, promptness and most of all excellent representation. We are very blessed to have had you as our lawyer.”
– N.M.
“From our first interactions with Napleton & Partners, my wife and I felt that we were in good hands… The Napleton Firm customized our needs and provided their expertise to our complete satisfaction.”
– S.W.
“My husband and I want to thank David Gallagher for his professionalism, his experience in the way he handled my husband’s case was superb from beginning to end.”
– D.P.
“Napleton and Partners not only stepped up to the plate, they fought the battle for us with courage and conviction. They were never going to let us lose.”
– N.G.
“My attorney, Brion, was there walking my wife and I through the entire process. He truly cared about the best for my family, and handled my situation as if I was part of his family.”
– J.H.
“For a situation that was extremely hard to go thorough for me and my family and friends Brion always had the right things to say. I would highly recommend this firm and Brion Doherty.”
– J.P.
“I so appreciate your diligence and care throughout this ordeal. And am glad to see its conclusion. Time to move forward and put this mess behind me.”
– C.R.
Our Attorneys
Robert J. Napleton
Mr. Napleton was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. He graduated from Brother Rice High School in 1981 and Loyola University Chicago in …
Daniel T. Madigan
Mr. Madigan is a trial attorney with Napleton & Partners and is primarily concentrated in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. Mr. Madigan has been …
Bradley Z. Schulman
Mr. Schulman concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and other personal injury litigation including birth injuries, catastrophic injuries, …
Brion W. Doherty
Brion Doherty is a highly skilled and seasoned trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience in the legal field. Known for his relentless dedication …
David J. Gallagher
Attorney David J. Gallagher joined the firm in 2018 after spending the first eleven years of his career at another Chicago Plaintiff’s personal injury …
Brian C. Fetzer
Brian C. Fetzer received his legal education at Northwestern University School of Law, receiving his Juris doctorate (cum laude) in 1975. He has been …
John T. Goldrick
John T. Goldrick concentrates his practice in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and premises liability. He has extensive experience …
Patrick J. Giese
Patrick has experience in many practice areas, including complex premises liability, automobile collisions, medical negligence, nursing home …
Ryan A. Scott
Ryan Scott is a dedicated and accomplished professional with a diverse background in public service, law, and business. Before joining Napleton & …
L. Michael Tarpey
Mr. Tarpey graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1986. Thereafter, he attended Villanova University Law School in Villanova, …
Rory J. Cannon
Rory began his career at Napleton & Partners as a law clerk before being promoted to a full-time attorney due to his exemplary legal writing and …
Nicholas J. Motherway of Counsel
Nick Motherway co-founded the firm of Motherway & Glenn in 1982, which became the firm of Motherway, Glenn & Napleton on January 1, 1999. On January …
Our Latest News
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Record Grundy Medical Negligence Jury Verdict
In Passafiume, the high court held that a plaintiff’s remarriage did not limit his damages for loss of material services, such as household chores. Paul Passafiume was awarded more than $2.1 million …
$3,750,000 Medical Malpractice Recovery for Surgical Delay at a Local Hospital
Napleton & Partners recovered $3,750,000 for the family of a man who was injured due to a surgical delay at a Local Hospital. The man came to the hospital with a cervical spine injury that …
$1.75 Million Wrongful Death of 46-year-old Mother
A Wrongful Death claim has been settled by Attorney, David J. Gallagher against a Chicagoland medical facility on behalf of the surviving spouse and two children of a 46-year-old woman.