Tommy Demetrio joined Corboy & Demetrio as an Associate on July 1, 2020. He practices in all areas of personal injury law and workers' compensation.
Since 2023, Demetrio has been selected to the elite Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation, the top 500 up-and-coming lawyers nationwide.
Before joining Corboy & Demetrio, Demetrio honed his skills as a trial lawyer at Clifford Law Offices, where he represented plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, including asbestos lawsuits and asbestos bankruptcy claims. Before joining Clifford as an attorney, Demetrio worked as a law clerk at the firm from 2017-2018.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2026 | Plaintiff Personal Injury, Business Interruption Insurance |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2025 | Plaintiff Personal Injury, Business Interruption Insurance |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2024 | Plaintiff Personal Injury, Business Interruption Insurance |
| Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2023 | Plaintiff Personal Injury, Business Interuption Insurance |
Demetrio worked as a Summer Associate at Arnstein & Lehr in 2017 where he drafted motions, memos and briefs for partners, including motions to the United States Bankruptcy Court.
From 2016-2017, Demetrio worked as a Law Clerk at Hinshaw & Culbertson where he composed deposition summaries and prepared clients for depositions. In addition, he edited and reviewed contracts, motions and briefs.
Prior to his legal career, Demetrio was admitted into the prestigious NBC Page Program and went on to work at NBC Universal from 2012 - 2014.
Demetrio is a 2018 graduate of IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law where he received a CALI Award for Trial Advocacy and served as a member of Women in Law Society as well as Sports and Entertainment Law Society.
A 2011 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Demetrio received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Film and Television and Sociology.