Brian C. Fetzer received his legal education at Northwestern University School of Law, receiving his Juris doctorate (cum laude) in 1975. He has been actively involved in civil litigation, principally medical negligence cases since that time. Mr. Fetzer has handled numerous civil trials and tried over 100 jury cases to verdict in both State and Federal courts. He has frequently lectured on Tort Civil Practice and Trial Strategy issues for several associations and has written for various journals.
Mr. Fetzer has won multiple honors; The Best Lawyers in America has recognized him since 2006. He received the Trial Lawyers Excellence Award from the Jury Verdict Reporter in 2010. He is a member of the Society of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers and he was elected a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers in 2008.
Chicago Lawyer magazine recognized Brian as a top Chicago trial attorney numerous times.
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$2.25 Million for the Family of a 74-Year-Old Male who Died as a Result of Negligence During a Cardiac Ablation
On November 11, 2024, the decedent was at a local area hospital to have a cardiac ablation performed for atrial fibrillation. During the procedure, the patient/decedent suffered from an air embolism, …
$1,475,000.00 Settlement Obtained on Behalf of Stroke Victim
On May 9, 2017, the plaintiff presented to a local area hospital with a complaint of leg pain. An ultrasound was performed, which showed a below-the-knee deep vein thrombosis. Plaintiff was only …
$2 Million Settlement for an 80-Year-Old Male Whose Lung Cancer was Misdiagnosed
A settlement was obtained on behalf of an 80-year-old male, where there was a delayed diagnosis of his lung cancer. In August of 2021, the plaintiff was at his primary care physician’s office who …