Scott R. Clewis Selected Past Results
$5.3 Million Judgment
Motor Vehicle Accident
$4.5 Million
Defective Pharmaceutical Product
$4.1 Million
Medical Malpractice Misdiagnosis of Aneurysm
$2.6 Million
Medical Malpractice
$2.05 Million
Medical Malpractice
$2 Million
Negligently Maintained Power Lines
$2 Million
Trucking Accident
$1.8 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1.4 Million
Defectively Designed Factory Machine
$1.25 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1.2 Million
Nursing Home Neglect
$1.1 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident
$1 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1 Million
Medical Malpractice
$1 Million
Pedestrian Struck in Intersection
$1 Million
Medical Malpractice
$750,000
Motor Vehicle Accident
$730,000
Nursing Home Neglect
$500,000
Highway Collision
$475,000
Medical Malpractice
Scott R. Clewis Founder | Trial Attorney
Experienced – Distinguished – Determined
- Highly Skilled Litigator and Trial Attorney with 26+ Years of Experience Prosecuting Complex Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Matters
- Numerous Million & Multi-Million Dollar Results in Various Types of Injury & Wrongful Death Matters
- Track Record of Success in Challenging Cases
- National Trial Attorneys Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2022
- One of the 5% of Illinois Lawyers selected to the list of Illinois Super Lawyers, 2012.
- Selected to the Rising Stars list of Illinois Super Lawyers, a designation given to only 2.5% of Young Lawyers in Illinois, 2007
- Selected as One of the 40 Illinois Lawyers Under 40 to Watch in 2003 by Law Bulletin Publishing Company, Published in Chicago Magazine
- Board of Managers (Elected) Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2007-2010
- Member or former Member of 13 Prestigious Illinois Bar Associations with an Extensive Network of Attorney Legal Contacts throughout Illinois.
- 37+ Years Professional Experience Across Multiple Sectors including Law, Government, Private Industry, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Secondary Educatio
Practice Areas
What Sets Us Apart?
Continuity of Representation
Your legal matter will be managed exclusively by Trial Attorney, Scott Clewis, with over 22 Years of litigation experience, numerous million and multi- million-dollar results, and a distinguished reputation for excellence in the practice of law.
Meticulous Attention & Aggressive Advocacy
We are not a high-volume practice, which means your legal matter will be given meticulous daily attention. Constant pressure will be applied to the opposition, so your matter has the best chance of achieving a successful and timely resolution.
Seamless Communication
You will have continuous access to your attorney by phone and text message. Calls and texts will be returned promptly. Communication will be seamless and efficient.
Family Treatment
You will be treated like family, with the highest degree of dignity and respect. We appreciate your business, and we will show that appreciation through all our actions and interactions.
A Focus on You
You will remain the focal point of the case. There is no ivory tower at this firm. We work with you, and for you, collaboratively and respectfully. Serving your interests is at the core of our mission.
Absolute Convenience
Appointments will be conducted at the location of your choice, by Zoom, phone, or in-office. Our Firm will accommodate you, not the other way around.
About Founder, Scott R. Clewis
Founder and trial attorney Scott R. Clewis has achieved numerous million and multi-million-dollar results in challenging personal injury and wrongful death matters. He has represented victims and their families in well over 400 personal injury and wrongful death claims and lawsuits spanning 26+ years. He he has tried cases in multiple jurisdictions, including Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County, and Winnebago County.
Mr. Clewis has earned a reputation for excellence in the legal profession. Recently, he was selected again to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. In 2012, he was among the 5 percent of lawyers in Illinois selected for inclusion in the listing of Illinois Super Lawyers. Between 2007 and 2010, he was included in the Rising Stars list of Illinois Super Lawyers, a distinction given to only 2.5 percent of the young lawyers in Illinois. In 2003, the Law Bulletin Publishing Company (published in Chicago Magazine) named Mr. Clewis one of the 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch.
Mr. Clewis founded the firm in 2007 with the mission of providing clients with relentless advocacy, seamless communication, and the highest level of personal attention and respect. With a passion for service, Mr. Clewis has committed himself to designing a law practice that ensures that every legal matter is exclusively handled by one highly experienced attorney. “There is nothing more frustrating than to have a group of lawyers with varying levels of experience touching your file, to have phone calls go unreturned, and to receive conflicting information about your case,” said Clewis. “Clients deserve meaningful results that make a difference in their lives. In my opinion, these results can only be achieved through continuity in representation, aggressive advocacy, open channels of communication, and a relationship with their attorney that affirms their dignity. “That’s the quality of service we proudly provide, and in my experience, the type of service that distinguishes us from others.”
A highly experienced litigator, and former member of the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. Clewis has successfully prosecuted a wide variety complex personal injury and wrongful death matters, including lawsuits and claims involving defectively designed products, medical malpractice, construction accidents, nursing home neglect, motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle collisions, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, negligent security cases, municipal misconduct, police misconduct, falls on dangerous property, work injuries, sexual assault cases, and related matters.
What they are Saying About Trial Attorney, Scott R. Clewis
I was seriously injured by a factory machine at work. Scott was amazingly aggressive, detailed, and conscientious. Through persistence, he proved the factory machine was unreasonably dangerous. The outcome absolutely changed my life in so many positive ways.
The moment I met him, I knew Scott was the lawyer for us. Professional, aggressive, confident, courteous, and meticulous. I couldn’t believe how hard he fought to win the case. We were so impressed by his skill and work ethic, and couldn’t be happier with the result. My wife and I always say that in someone else’s hands, we would have been lucky to get a quarter of that amount.”
When our journey ended professionally, Scott became a family friend. He is truly that rare attorney, so passionate about his work, and so aggressive when battling the opponent. He also showed such a sensitive side and really related to our loss. He was remarkable to watch.
Three words describe Scott: dignified, aggressive, determined. After watching him work for two years, he is the first person I’d call when in need, and the last person I’d ever hope to face in a courtroom.
The professionalism that I encountered was amazing. His firm handled everything. Scott was so diligent in following-up and pushed so hard to resolve my case. I hired him because he came so highly recommended, but he still surpassed my highest expectations.
A car collided with my motorcycle, and I was being blamed. Scott never gave up on my case and won the maximum amount of the policy limits. I strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional with unmatched skill, class, and precision.
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