Multi-Jurisdictional Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Representation in Illinois & Wisconsin
A Strategic Advantage for Clients, Referring Attorneys, and Co-Counsel
At Griffin Purnell, LLC, our attorneys offer a unique advantage in catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation: we are licensed and actively practicing in both Illinois and Wisconsin, with a proven history of successful verdicts and settlements in state and federal courts across Illinois and Wisconsin, including Cook County/Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha, rural northern counties, and beyond.
For referring attorneys, co-counsel, and injury victims, this dual-state capability means smoother case handling, seamless cross-border litigation, and significantly reduced costs and delays.
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Why Multi-State Licensure Matters in Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation
Complex injury cases often involve parties, evidence, or corporations across state lines — including:
- Accidents involving residents of multiple states
- Commercial vehicle collisions between Wisconsin and Illinois
- Border-area injuries
- Defendants headquartered in a different jurisdiction
- Product liability or medical negligence involving national corporations
When a case touches more than one state, most firms must associate multiple lawyers — meaning:
- Duplicated time spent learning the same facts, and
- Clients paying for that learning curve more than once
We eliminate that inefficiency.
A Single Firm for Illinois–Wisconsin Injury Litigation
Unlike firms that must bring in outside counsel the moment a case crosses the state line, our attorneys are already licensed and experienced in both Illinois and Wisconsin. We routinely practice in:
- Cook County and the Greater Chicago region
- Milwaukee, Waukesha, Dane County/Madison, and statewide Wisconsin
- Federal courts in both jurisdictions
This provides clients and co-counsel with:
- One point of contact managing the entire matter
- No duplicated fees among multiple firms
- Consistent strategy, communication, and case theory
- True cross-border litigation continuity
This unified approach saves time, reduces cost, and strengthens outcomes.
Why Referring Attorneys and Co-Counsel Choose Us
Proven Results in Both Illinois and Wisconsin
We understand the nuances of each jurisdiction and have obtained favorable outcomes statewide in both Illinois and Wisconsin.
Streamlined, Cost-Effective Representation
No need to hire multiple firms — our dual licensure prevents duplicated fees, reviews, and delays.
A Trusted Partner for Local Counsel and Referrals
We regularly assist out-of-state attorneys as well as Wisconsin counsel needing Illinois support — from Milwaukee to Madison to rural northern counties.
One Firm, One Strategy, Two States
Your case remains unified, strategically consistent, and efficiently managed.
How We Assist Wisconsin Counsel With Illinois Matters
Whether your practice is in Milwaukee, Madison, La Crosse, Green Bay, Eau Claire, or rural northern counties, we can help — no travel required. If you can email us the documents, we can step in wherever the case is venued.
Our Illinois-experienced trial attorneys assist with:
- Filing and initiating Illinois cases, including electronic filing requirements
- Obtaining pro hac vice admission for Wisconsin counsel in Illinois courts
- Navigating the complex local rules and judge-specific procedures in Cook County and other Illinois jurisdictions
- Guidance on the material differences between Illinois and Wisconsin personal injury law, including:
- damages standards
- discovery rules
- expert requirements
- wrongful death act nuances
- Providing Illinois-based litigation resources including investigators, experts, and service vendors
This support allows Wisconsin attorneys to confidently maintain involvement in their client’s case without risking procedural missteps or unnecessary expense.
Trial Lawyers With a Proven Record in Both States
Our attorneys — Dan Griffin, Simon Purnell, Megan McCormick, and Sam Konicek — are seasoned personal injury and wrongful death litigators who have:
- Tried cases to verdict in both Illinois and Wisconsin
- Appeared in state and federal courts across both jurisdictions
- Handled high-stakes, complex matters including catastrophic injuries, transportation accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death
We understand the procedural differences, judicial expectations, litigation culture, and jury characteristics in both states — and leverage that knowledge to benefit our clients and referral partners.
Partner With Griffin Purnell
Whether you are:
- A law firm seeking Illinois or Wisconsin co-counsel or local counsel
- A Wisconsin attorney needing Cook County or Illinois procedural guidance
- A firm referring a complex injury or wrongful death case
- An individual needing cross-border representation after a catastrophic event
Griffin Purnell provides the multi-state trial experience and litigation depth to give your case an advantage from day one.
Contact us to discuss how our dual-jurisdiction injury team can help.
Representative Matters
- Lyrba USA LLC et al. v. Kruger, David et al., U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
- Bridgestone v. Northern Illinois Health Plan et al., U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Osturbur v. OSF et al., Peoria, Illinois
- O’Reilly v. John Crane Inc., Chicago, Illinois
- Carroll v. John Crane Inc. et al., U.S. District Court – Western District of Wisconsin
- Kochera v. John Crane Inc. et al., U.S. District Court – Southern District of Illinois
- Rodarmel v. Honeywell International, Inc. et al., Illinois
- Chamberlain v. Honeywell International, Inc. et al., Illinois
- Norris v. Foster Wheeler Energy et al., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Speak With an Attorney Today
You don’t have to face this fight alone. Griffin Purnell is ready to help you pursue justice and the compensation you deserve. Call us today or fill out our online form for a free, confidential case evaluation.
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