PATRICK SEROWKA

Patrick Serowka is recognized as an aggressive advocate for injured workers in Illinois. He has achieved notable victories at the Arbitration, Commission, Circuit, Appellate and Supreme Courts securing over $45 million on behalf of his clients.

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Clients’ remark that Patrick:

• Quickly resolves issues of weekly pay;

• Personally keeps the client’s informed of the “next step” in their case to lessen anxiety about the process and;

• Ensures timely and high-quality medical care and;

• Has the trial experience and work ethic that separate him from the competition.

Experience

Before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Patrick has litigated hundreds of matters involving:

• Career Loss cases with lifetime awards for earnings loss;

• ​Permanent and total disability;

• ​Undocumented workers;

• ​Awards of future educational benefits stemming from career loss;

• Spinal Cord Injury & Rehabilitation;

• Knee & Shoulder Injuries;

• Hand, Arm & Elbow;

• Foot & Ankle;

• Ocular Trauma;

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome;

• Vestibular Disorder;

• Occupational Diseases (Cancer, Cardiac).

Background

Patrick’s dedication to working men and women is inspired by his father’s career as a maintenance engineer/union official and his mother’s dedication as a nurse in helping others. His first job was as a short-order cook at age 13. Thereafter, he worked in a variety of service and labor jobs which financed his college education. Prior to entering law school, he worked in business, insurance, and finance.

Professional Affiliations

• Illinois State Bar Association

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

• Chicago Bar Association

• Will County Bar Association

Education

• The John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2006

• DePaul University, B.S., 1997

Bart/Court Admissions

• Illinois

• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois