Ted McNabola: Chicago Personal Injury Attorney

Experienced Chicago Trial Lawyer

Proven Results in Medical Malpractice and Catastrophic Injury Cases

For over three decades, Ted McNabola has established himself as one of Illinois' foremost personal injury attorneys, securing justice for clients in complex medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases. His record-breaking $27 million settlement for a paralyzed car accident victim and $24.5 million birth injury settlement demonstrate his exceptional ability to handle high-stakes litigation. These results reflect his dedication to obtaining maximum compensation for those suffering from life-altering injuries.

Ted McNabola's expertise extends beyond medical negligence to all areas of personal injury law, including trucking accidents, product liability claims, and wrongful death cases. He has successfully prosecuted thousands of cases, achieving verdicts and settlements totaling over $300 million for injured clients throughout Chicago and Illinois. His recent $9.7 million verdict against the City of Chicago, obtained after the defense offered only $300,000, showcases his trial prowess and refusal to accept inadequate settlements.

As a respected Chicago trial lawyer, Ted has earned recognition from leading legal organizations and publications, maintaining an AV Preeminent rating for 25 consecutive years. He has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer and Leading Lawyer by his peers, honors he has received for the past twenty years. His leadership roles include serving as President of the prestigious Society of Trial Lawyers and teaching trial techniques at Northwestern University School of Law.

Ted's educational background uniquely qualifies him for complex litigation, with a Master's Degree in political science focusing on jury deliberation and a Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Chicago. He studied law in Europe under Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist and was admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. This exceptional foundation informs his strategic approach to every case.

Beyond his legal practice, Ted McNabola demonstrates commitment to his community through board positions with the 100 Club of Chicago, Loyola University School of Law, and Metropolitan Family Services. His firm sponsors The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, supporting cancer research and men's health awareness. This community involvement reflects the same dedication he brings to representing injured clients throughout Chicago.

A Strong Track Record of Success

Ted won all five of his most recent trials and achieved verdicts in excess of $30 million including a verdict of $9.7 million against the City of Chicago even after the opposing attorneys only offered a $300,000 settlement before trial. He also achieved a verdict of $7.5 million for the family of a man who died as a result of medical negligence.

Other results include:

• $27 million on behalf of a victim injured in a car accident.
• $24.5 million obtained on behalf of a child who suffered an injury during birth.
• $9.7 million against the City of Chicago.
• $9.5 million for a victim of medical negligence.
• $8.5 million recovered for a victim of a defective product.
• $3.15 million settlement for a Chicago Police Officer who suffered an injury to his eye resulting in partial loss of vision
• $3.7 million for the family of a young woman who died as a result of negligent medical care
• $2.5 million settlement in a trucking negligence case

He and his colleagues at McNabola & Associates have obtained $300 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured clients. Ted has published extensively about trial practice and is a frequent speaker at legal education seminars. He also wrote a chapter on “Liens” in the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) textbook, the most widely used legal textbook in Illinois.

Ted was selected for Leading Lawyers, a prestigious group of highly rated attorneys who meet rigorous criteria. The selection process involves sending surveys to attorneys throughout Illinois and campaigning for selections is not allowed. Ted has received this prestigious honor for the past twenty years. For more information about Ted McNabola's accomplishments, please refer to a recent article written about him in Leading Lawyers Magazine.

Professional Achievements

• United States Supreme Court Bar.
• President - The Society of Trial Lawyers.
• President - Celtic Legal Society of Chicago.
• American Bar Association.
• Elected to General Assembly of Illinois State Bar Association, (1992).
• American Association for Justice.
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.
• Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago.
• Chicago Bar Association, Medical-Legal Relations Committee.
• Chicago Bar Association, Tort Litigation Committee.

Awards

• Leading Lawyers, selected by peers in Personal Injury Law.
• Top 100 Attorneys, Law Bulletin.
• Top 100 Super Lawyers in Illinois.
• Top 100 Consumer Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine.
• AV Preeminent 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale - Hubble.
• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2019.
• Avvo 10.0 Top Attorney.

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  • Juris Doctorate
• Loyola University Chicago 
  • Master of Arts; Political Science (Judicial Politics)  
• Miami University, Oxford, OH 
  • Bachelor of Arts: Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs and Political Science. Minor: Philosophy (Honors)

Adjunct Professor

• Northwestern University School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2000 - 2010
• Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 1995 - 2000
• National Institute of Trial Advocacy

  • Ted McNabola taught trial techniques for over a decade at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA), a service organization of judges and trial attorneys dedicated to improving trial skills in America since 1971.  He successfully completed the teacher training program at Harvard Law School.