Napleton & Partners is a top-rated personal injury firm in Chicago. Since our inception, we have focused exclusively on representing injured persons or their families after a wrongful death. We handle cases of almost any nature that result in injury or death from the wrongful conduct of another: medical malpractice, car, truck, bus and motorcycle crashes, products liability, police misconduct, and premises liability.
Record high verdict for Illinois auto personal injury
Illinois Super Lawyers® List 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017
Multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements over the years
We have obtained hundreds of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements since our founding in 1982. The Chicago personal injury lawyers at Napleton & Partners have handled claims and lawsuits not just in Cook County, but across Illinois and the United States. The trial lawyers at Napleton & Partners pride themselves on their commitment to getting justice for their clients and obtaining serious and meaningful results.
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.
The History of Our Firm
1982
Motherway & Glenn is founded
1999
Firm becomes Motherway, Glenn & Napleton
2011
Robert J. Napleton becomes managing partner
2017
Record setting $54,000,000 verdict in trucking case
2024
Firm is renamed to Napleton & Partners with four new partners named
Napleton & Partners, originally founded as Motherway & Glenn in 1982, was formed on the belief that victims of negligence should have access to highly ethical, compassionate lawyers who will vigorously fight for justice on their behalf. The firm’s philosophy has not changed since.
Over the years Napleton & Partners has risen to one of the most respected and recognizable plaintiffs’ wrongful death and personal injury firms in Illinois. It has a number of talented and experienced trial lawyers committed to fighting on behalf of their clients.
Napleton & Partners is a top-rated personal injury law firm in Chicago, which focuses exclusively on representing individuals and families that have been injured or killed due to the negligent and improper conduct of others. We regularly fight against large corporations and insurance companies on behalf of our clients.
Our Chicago personal injury and wrongful death trial lawyers handle cases stemming from automobile and truck collisions, medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, construction injuries, train crashes, and commercial aviation disasters.
Napleton & Partners is proud to say that we have obtained hundreds of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients over the years. Our Chicago personal injury trial lawyers have handled claims not only in Illinois, but in many other states from New York to California, in both federal and state courts. The lawyers at Napleton & Partners pride themselves on their commitment not just to getting a favorable outcome to their clients, but to keeping their clients informed and communicating with them frequently to apprise them of the progress of their case.
How We Can Help
At Napleton & Partners, we are dedicated to holding those accountable for wrongdoing. Our experienced trial attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to help you pursue justice and compensation, including:
- Case Evaluation: Reviewing the details of your case to determine your claim.
- Evidence Gathering: Collecting and preserving primary evidence such as medical records, photographs, and other pertinent information, such as black-box data in truck and car crashes, electronically stored medical data not available in the ordinary medical records, and preservation of camera footage and physical evidence.
- Expert Consultation: Working with industry experts to establish proof needed in any given case.
- Negotiation: Engaging with companies and insurers to secure a fair settlement for your damages.
- Litigation: Representing you in court if a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached, advocating for your rights and compensation.
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 …
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