Corboy & Demetrio Names New Partners

Kenneth T. Lumb has been named Partner at Corboy & Demetrio in Chicago. Ken, who joined Corboy & Demetrio as an associate in 1995 after a tour of duty in the United States Army, has devoted his career to representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases.  Ken’s skills as a trial lawyer and advocate for our clients exemplify the firm’s mission to provide the highest quality legal services to those most in need.

Ken honed his skills serving as captain in the Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps) where he served as the Medical Claims Judge Advocate at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.  His duties included medical malpractice defense and hospital law.  He was subsequently promoted to major in the Army reserve.

In 2003, he was mobilized in support of Operation “Iraqi Freedom” and spent six months on active duty at Walter Reed.  For his service on behalf of wounded soldiers and their families, Ken received a Meritorious Service medal.  

At Corboy & Demetrio, Ken has obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts, including a $7 million settlement for a woman who was injured when she was struck by a malfunctioning automatic door as she entered a Target store and a $4.25 million verdict on behalf of the children of a woman who died after a cervical biopsy at a Veterans Administration hospital.

In 2014-2015, Ken was selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer.  He is a member of the Leading Lawyers Network, a distinction earned by fewer than 5% of all lawyers in Illinois, and has an AV rating - the highest possible for any attorney - from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.  In 2005, Ken was honored and profiled by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company as one of "40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch."  In 2011, Ken received the Lawyers who Care about Military Families Award from the Illinois State Bar Association for his work on behalf of service members and their families.

Ken is an active member of many legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and American Association for Justice, serving as Vice Chair of AAJ's Federal Tort & Military Advocacy Section.   Ken is also active in the Illinois State Bar Association, serving as Vice Chair and CLE coordinator of the Standing Committee on Military Affairs, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, serving on its Medical Negligence Committee.

Ken is an active member of his community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois and the Board of Directors of Anima (Young Singers of Greater Chicago).

Ken is a frequent lecturer on the Federal Tort Claims Act, medical malpractice litigation, nursing home litigation, military law and other legal topics.   A consummate writer, Ken co-authors the column “MedMal Matters” in Chicago Lawyer magazine.

Ken is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and DePaul University College of Law.  In addition to being admitted to federal and state courts in Illinois, Ken is admitted to the U.S. Army Court of Military Review.

We warmly welcome Ken as our partner.

Edward G. Willer has been named Partner at Corboy & Demetrio in Chicago. Edward, who joined Corboy & Demetrio as an associate in 1994 after having practiced with the preeminent law firm of Leonard M. Ring & Associates, has devoted his career to representing plaintiffs in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases in areas of product liability, construction negligence, premises liability and vehicular negligence.  

His litigation in product liability has extended into the international arena, including actions against German, Canadian, Japanese and other Asian manufacturers.

Ed’s skills as a trial lawyer, his work ethic and his perseverance on behalf of our clients exemplify the firm’s mission to provide the highest quality legal services to those most in need. In 2014 alone, Ed obtained settlements and verdicts of more than $24 million. He has successfully argued before the Illinois Supreme and Appellate Courts.

Since 2012, Ed has served on the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness. Ed has been designated an Illinois Super Lawyer since 2013 and is a member of the Leading Lawyers Network, a distinction earned by fewer than 5% of all lawyers in Illinois.

Ed is an active member of numerous legal organizations, including the American Association for Justice, serving on its Stalwarts Committee and Hall of Fame Committee; the American Bar Association; the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; the Chicago Bar Association, having chaired the Circuit Court Committee; and the Illinois State Bar Association.

He is also a member of the Society of Trial Lawyers and the U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society.

Ed graduated from DePaul University, receiving a B.A. as well as a J.D. from its College of Law. He argued on its International Moot Court Team and was a member of the DePaul Law Review.

We warmly welcome Ed as our partner.

About Corboy & Demetrio

Corboy & Demetrio is one of the nation’s premier law firms. It represents individuals and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases and is renowned for its achievements in the courtroom and for its contributions to the community.  The rights and concerns of its clients are at the core of Corboy & Demetrio’s practice. That commitment, dedication, compassion and relentless drive has resulted in exceptional service and exceptional results for its clients.  The firm has acquired more than $3 billion in settlements and verdicts and has attained over 600 settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million. To contact Ed Willer or any of our lawyers, call 312-346-3191 or toll free at 800-356-3191. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  For more information about our Chicago personal injury law firm go to: corboydemetrio.com.