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Lawyer Limelight: Christian Searcy
The Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame member and Searcy Denny name partner is one of the nation’s leading trial attorneys.
Consultant Limelight: Jacquelyn Knight
The former litigator is now a Partner at Major, Lindsey & Africa, where she handles partner moves, new office openings and mergers.
Leading in Personal Injury: Todd Smith
The Smith LaCien partner handles high-stakes cases for plaintiffs and their families who were harmed or even killed due to negligence.
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“He told me, ‘Chris, whatever you do, don’t become a trial lawyer,’” Searcy recalls. “But...I noticed that Dad and the other plaintiff trial lawyers were a whole lot more fun to be around than most grownups.”
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Joshua Budwin on the early training and #mentoring of associates at McKool Smith:
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Winston Churchill is often quoted as saying: “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”
Injured individuals in Illinois might have an edited ethos: ”If you’re going through hell, call Todd Smith.”
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