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Cari F. Silverman

Cari F. Silverman

Levin & Perconti
  • Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury ...
  • Illinois
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Biography

Cari F. Silverman joined Levin & Perconti in October 2011 before being admitted into the Illinois State Bar in November 2011. As an associate attorney, Cari works on many types of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, car and trucking accident, and product and premises liability matters. In September 2014, Cari was named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's list of "40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch" for 2014.

Prior to becoming an associate, Cari was a clerk at Levin & Perconti in the Summer 2010. Since she joined the firm as an attorney, she has played an important role in a number of significant victories for clients. In 2012, Cari obtained a $592,000 medical malpractice verdict while sitting second chair in her first jury trial.

Cari earned her law degree from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in May 2011. While in law school, Cari served as a Judicial Clerk to Associate Judge Brian McPheters of the Sixth Judicial District Champaign County. She also served as a Staff Writer for the Illinois Business Law Journal, an Ambassador for the College of Law and President of the Jewish Law Society.

Cari attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree with High Honors in 2008. During her tenure at the University Cari received membership to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and was named to the Dean’s List.

Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Levin & Perconti
Current
Education
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
J.D.
Activities: Served as a Judicial Clerk to Associate Judge Brian McPheters of the Sixth Judicial District Champaign County ; Served as a Staff Writer for the Illinois Business Law Journal, an Ambassador for the College of Law and President of the Jewish Law Society.
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
B.A. | Finance degree
Honors: High Honors ; Received membership to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and was named to the Dean’s List.
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Awards
Emerging Leaders
Leading Lawyers
2015-2017
40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch
Law Bulletin Publishing Company
Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
2013-2017
Professional Associations
Illinois State Bar
Member
Current
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AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group
Member
Current
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Chicago Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Women’s Association
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Grief and Sorrow: A Powerful but Uncharted Element of Damages in Nursing Home Cases,
Annual Law Day Edition, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Proving Pain in Nursing Home Cases Trial Magazine
AAJ
Speaking Engagements
Enforcing Elder Rights through Private Civil Litigation: An Ethical Responsibility, Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference, Oak Brook, IL
Illinois Department on Aging
Common Plaintiff Theories, Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
New Decisions – Current State of the Law, Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Deposition Strategies in Nursing Home and Medical Malpractice Cases, Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Websites & Blogs
Website
Cari F. Silverman's Website Profile
Website
Levin & Perconti Website
Blog
National Birth Injury Lawyer News
Contact & Map
Levin & Perconti
325 N LaSalle Dr
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60654
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Telephone: (312) 332-2872
Fax: (312) 332-3112