Steven M. Levin
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About Steven M. Levin
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1976J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Thomas Owens Award Recipient (for Highest Grade Point Average)
- Law Review: Loyola University School of Law Review, Lead Article Editor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, WisconsinB.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: cum laude
Classes and Seminars
- “Voir Dire: Legal & Strategic Issues,”, Circuit Court of Cook County Lunchtime Seminar Series, Chicago, IL, December 17, 2012
- “Research Strategies for Expert Depositions and Trial Preparation in Nursing Home Cases,” AAJ 2012 Annual Convention, American Association for Justice, Chicago, IL, June 30, 2012
- Nursing Home College: Depositions, American Association for Justice, Washington, DC, May 10, 2012
- Winning Your Case Through Depositions, New Jersey Association for Justice Advanced Nursing Home Litigation Seminar, Atlantic City, NJ, April 26, 2012
- Personal Injury in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities, The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL, April 2, 2012
- Pretrial Preparation in Civil Practice, Deposing Adverse Parties and Expert Witnesses, Chicago, IL, March 23, 2012
- Elder Law Practice in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Nursing Home Litigation for the Elder Law Practitioner, Chicago, IL, March 23, 2012
- Protecting Residents' Rights Through Litigation, Illinois Governor's Conference on Aging, Chicago, IL, December 8, 2011
- Using The Law to Advocate for Residents of Long-Term Care, •National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, October 26, 2011
- Exposing and Understanding Juror Attitudes, American Association for Justice Litigating Nursing Home Cases Seminar, Las Vegas, NV, October 14, 2011
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation on Behalf of Older Americans and Long Term Care Residents, 6th Annual Elder Law Short Course, Lisle, IL, November 16, 2010
- Protecting Residents' Rights Through Litigation, National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, October 20, 2010
- Using The Legal System to Incite Change in Nursing Homes, Illinois Pioneer Coalition Conference, Springfield, IL, October 12, 2010
- Co-Opting the Defense Through Depositions, New Jersey Association for Justice Advanced Nursing Home Litigation Seminar, Atlantic City, NJ, April 22, 2010
- Advocating for Friends and Loved Ones in Long-Term Care. Greater Walters Church, Community Renewal Society Senior Action Network Luncheon, Chicago, IL, April 15, 2010
- The Law’s Role in Protecting and Compensating Victims of Abuse and Neglect Illinois Central College, Culture Change Coalition of Peoria Understanding Nursing Home Laws, Peoria, IL, March 4, 2010
- How to Protect and Advocate for Your Loved One in a Nursing Home Setting. Vernon Park Church of God, Vernon Park Church of God's Senior Council Meeting, Chicago, IL, January 16, 2010
- Nursing Home Litigation: Doing Well by Doing Good, Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyer's Section Criminal Law/Torts Committee Meeting, Chicago, IL, November 20, 2009
- Moving from Medical Malpractice to Nursing Home- Differences to Watch For, American Association for Justice Litigating Nursing Home Cases Seminar, Chicago,IL , October 17, 2009
- The Windy City Comes to Jersey: Using Midwest Sensibilities to Deal with the Conservative Juror, New Jersey Association for Justice Advanced Nursing Home Litigation Seminar, Atlantic City, NJ, April 23, 2009
- Understanding Nursing Home Litigation, DePaul University School of Law Elder Law Class, Chicago, IL, March 31, 2009
- Protecting the Rights of Elderly Clients in Personal Injury Matters, NAELA Illinois Chapter Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 13, 2009
- Perspectives on Discovery and Long-Term Care from Both Sides of the Bar. Sears Tower Oak Room, Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society (CHRMS), Chicago, IL, September 7, 2008
- Perspectives on Elder Law and Nursing Home Litigation. Ungaretti & Harris LLP, American Constitution Society for Law and Policy: Safeguarding Our Seniors, Chicago, IL, June 19, 2008
- Topics in Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Litigation, NAELA Telephonic Conference on Advocacy and Litigation, June 25, 2008
- JAMS: Nursing Home Litigation, Insurance and Beyond, JAMS Resolution Center, Chicago, IL, June 6, 2008
- How to Spot Signs and Symptoms of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Arlington Heights, IL, 2008
- Discussion on Advocating for Nursing Home Residents, Identifying Nursing Home Abuse, and Defending Residents' Rights, Arlington Heights Senior Center, Arlington Heights, IL, April 16, 2008
- Nursing Home Abuse: How to Make Sure Your Loved One is not a Victim, North Shore Senior Center Men's Club, North Shore Senior Center, Northfield, IL, January 15, 2008
- Rules of the Road: Nursing Home Cases Hyatt Regency, American Association for Justice - Nursing Home Litigation Group, Chicago, IL, July 16, 2007
- "Litigation in Long Term Care: The Emerging Storm." , Boulevard Healthcare LLC's Medical Director's Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 22, 2007
- "Long Term Care Abuse and Neglect: When is Legal Action Appropriate?", Guardianship and Advocacy Committee of Illinois - Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 9, 2007
- "Litigation in Long Term Care." , American Geriatrics Society - Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, May 3, 2007
- "Top Ten Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Depositions.", ITLA -Top Ten Things Every Lawyer Should Know, Hilton Suites Chicago, March 31, 2007
- "The Nature, Extent, and Impact of Abuse and Neglect by Staff at Residential Facilities and How to Advocate on Behalf of a Resident.", Loyola University School of Law, August 16, 2006
- "Closing Arguments - Tying it All Together" , Washington State and Trade Center, Seattle WA, August 17, 2006
- Illinois Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Statewide Training Conference, "Empowering The Ombudsman - Advocacy Suggestions,", March 29, 2006
- "Litigating Nursing Home Cases: Rising to New Challenges / Nursing Home Falls - Not Your Average Slip & Fall Cases,", ATLA Education and ATLA's Nursing Home Litigation Group, Albuquerque, NM, September 30, 2005
- "Opening Statements in a Nursing Home Case,", ATLA 2005 Annual Convention. Nursing Home Litigation Group Lecture and Demonstration, Toronto Canada, July 24, 2005
- Speaker, June 9 Injury Litigation Professionals Need to Know,", Mealey's Nursing Home Litigation Conference, April 24, 2003
- "Successful Plaintiff's Nursing Home Litigation,", Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, ISTA Conference Center, June 14, 2002
- "The Secrets to Discovering Elder Abuse: Where is the Smoking Gun,", Mass Torts Made Perfect Seminar, New Orleans, LA, March 14, 2002 - March 15, 2002
- "Secrets of Winning the Nursing Home Case,", The Decalogue Society Legal Lecture Series, Chicago, IL, March 6, 2002
- Speaker, Winning Arguments for Punitive Damage/ Why Nursing Homes are Ripe for Punitive Damages, ATLA tele-Seminar, January 23, 2002
- . "Practicing with the Best & Avoiding the Rest Seminar: Jury Selection, Focus Groups," Westin Hotel, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, Chicago, IL, October 8, 2001
- "Maximizing Damages and Defeating The Defense Argument for Limited Damages,", Four Points Sheraton Phoenix Metrocenter, Phoenix , AZ, October 6, 2001
- The 26th Annual Meeting of The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. Moderator of Program, "Creative Lawyering and Advocacy: Tort Reform,", September 28, 2001 - October 3, 2001
- "The Elder Law Seminar: From a Tort Prospective." "Distinguishing Nursing Home Litigation from Other Tort Cases,", ISTAConference Center, Indianapolis , IN, August 24, 2001
- "Presidential Show Case Program." "Structured Settlements Today: How and Why,", Presidential CLE Center of The Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL, August 3, 2001
- "How to Cross Examine a Doctor Expert in a Nursing Home Case," , Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal, Canada, August 14, 2001
- "How to Obtain Substantial Damages for The Elderly in Personal Injury Cases," , Medicaid and Elder Law Issues in Illinois, sponsored by Lorman Educational Services, May 22, 2001
- "Plaintiff Attorneys versus Defense Attorneys," Washington Marriott, Part of a Panel Presentation Before The Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference, as Part of a Session or Panel, May 2, 2001 - May 4, 2001
- "Maximizing Damages in a Nursing Home Case and Overcoming Defense Arguments for Limited Damages,", Red Lion Hotel, Houston, TX, April 20, 2001 - April 21, 2001
- "Distinguishing Nursing Home Litigation from Other Personal Injury Cases: Why Nursing Homes are Right for Punitive Damages," , ATLA Winter Convention: Hot Topics, New Orleans, LA, February 12, 2001
- "Developing an Appropriate Theme for the Trial of a Nursing Home Case,", MTLA, Novi, MI, January 26, 2001
- "Winning Strategies for the Nursing Home Litigator,", Andrews Publications, Hyatt Regency, Scottsdale, AZ, November 13, 2000 - November 14, 2000
- "Arbitration Clauses: Depriving Residents of Jury Trials,", Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St, N.W., Washington, DC, October 28, 2000 - November 1, 2000
- "The Next Millennium of Service." "Nursing Home Litigation, a Discussion of Nursing Home Litigation including Creative Remedies to Effectuate Law Reform", "Important Considerations in Determining Which Nursing Home Cases Should be Pursued,", Advanced Elder Law Institute, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago, IL, November 11, 1999 - November 14, 1999
- "How to prosecute a Wondering Case,", Jupiter Beach Resort, Jupiter, FL, November 15, 1999 - November 16, 1999
- : "Creating Your Own Success." "Nursing Home Litigation and The Role of The Paralegal,", Chicago Athletic Association, Chicago, IL, November 5, 1999
- "Issues Effecting the Elderly: Legal and Practical Approaches for your Practice as well as your Personal Life.", Standing Committee on Minority and Women Participation. "Prosecuting nursing home cases,", Committee Sponsored by the Standing on Women and the Law, the Elder Law Section Council and the Standing Committee on Minority and Women Participation, June 26, 1999
- "Nursing Home Torts,", Illinois State Bar Association, June 26, 1999
- "Litigating Nursing Home cases,", Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneny, March 19, 1999
- "Screening the Nursing Home Case,", American Bar Association, March 13, 1999
- State Dumping Mentally ill Patients in Nursing Homes, Chicago Bar Association Mental Health Committee, October 6, 1998
- "Common Law,", David Kremin, October 6, 1998
- "Tort Reform Update - Impact on Litigation on Behalf of Older Adults,", Illinois State Bar Association, 1997
- "Litigation to Address Abuse of Nursing Home Residents,", Illinois State Bar Association, 1996
- "Litigating Pressure Sore Cases Towards Improving Resident Care,", National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform Annual Meeting, 1996
- "Litigating Pressure Sore Cases," , Association of Trial Lawyers of America Annual Meeting - Nursing Home Litigation Group, 1996
- "Aging, Law and Public Policy - Representing Older Adults,", Chicago Kent School of Law, 1995
- "Use of Inspection Survey Results in Litigation on Behalf of Nursing Home Residents - What Providers Should Know,", Life Services Network, 1995
- "Nursing Home Litigation,", Northwest Suburban Bar Association, 1994
- "Nursing Home Care Act -Private Right of Action,", Office of the Public Guardian Seminar, 1992
- "Litigation on Behalf of Nursing Home Residents,", Illinois Department on Aging - Elder Rights Conference, 1991
- "The Patient Self-Determination Act: Legal Implications for Long Term Care Residents and Providers,", Lake County Health Department Community Seminar, 1991
- "Understanding the New Federal Residents' Rights and Legal Remedies," , Illinois Department on Aging - Elder Rights Conference, 1990
- "Impact of the New Federal Regulations on Treating Pressure Ulcers - Medico-legal Implications,", Midwest Clinical Conference - Chicago Medical Society, 1990
- "Private Civil Damage Suits under the Nursing Home Care Act - An Underutilized Remedy,", Chicago Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section, 1989
- "Preventing Malpractice in Nursing Home Care,", Midwest Clinical Conference - Chicago Medical Society, 1989
- "Legal Problems Associated with Pressure Sores,", National Symposium on the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers, 1988
- "Legal Implications of the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers," , Midwest Clinical Conference - Chicago Medical Society, 1988
- "Litigation on Behalf of Nursing Home Residents," , Chicago Council of Lawyers - Disability Rights Committee, 1987
- "What the Physician Treating Pressure Ulcers Should Know - A Legal Point of View," , Midwest Clinical Conference - Chicago Medical Society, 1987
- "Bed Sores: Patients' Rights and Professionals' Obligations," , National Symposium on the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers, 1986
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1976
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1976
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice Nursing Home Litigation Group
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- The National Trial Lawyers (Formerly known as The American Trial Lawyers Association
- American Constitution Society Chicago Lawyer Chapter (Board of Advisors)
- The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care's Leadership Council
- Decalogue Society
- National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform and its "Committee of 20"
- Advisory Committee of Illinois Citizens for Better Care
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Steering Committee)
- Attorney General of Illinois' Task Force on Nursing Homes
- City of Chicago Committee on Nursing Homes
- Chicago Department on Aging Ombudsman Advisory Counsel
- American Trial Lawyers Association Nursing Home Litigation Group (Co-Chair)
- Board of Advisors for The Nursing Home Litigation Reporter
- American Trial Lawyers Association Birth Injury Litigation Group
- The American Bar Association Tort and Insurance Practice Section (Vice Chair)
- The American Bar Association Tort and Insurance Practice Section (Medicine & Law Committee)
- American Jewish Committee Human Relations Award Dinner (Vice Chairman)
- Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals (Member and Chairman for 13 years)
- Ad Hoc Committee on Amusement Tax on Ravinia Park
Articles
Published Works
- Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Long Term Care Litigation Handbook, "Plaintiffs' Perspectives", 2013
- Trial Magazine, "Weaving a Nursing Home Deposition Strategy", December, 2012
- Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2008 Handbook and 2012 Supplement, "Advising Elder Clients and Their Families - Chapter 7 - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Actions Under the Nursing Home Care Act", IICLE (2012) With Steven M. Levin, 2012
- Chicago Lawyer Magazine Year In Review 2011, "The Effects of Grief and Sorrow Damages in Illinois Wrongful Death Cases", January, 2012
- AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group Newsletter, "Combating Juror Bias in Nursing Home Cases", Winter, 2009
- Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education Handbook, Advising Elder Clients and Their Families, "Plaintiff's Perspectives", 2008, Illinois State Bar Journal July, 2000
- Illinois State Bar Journal, “Protecting the Rights of Nursing Home Residents Through Litigation”, January, 1996
- IICLE, Advising Elderly Clients and Their Families, “Nursing Homes and Life Care Communities” , Ch. 8, 1991
- Loyola Magazine, “A Question of Responsibility: Part Two - An Attorney's View of the Insanity Defense”, 1982
- Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., Loyola University of Chicago Law Journal, · “Libel and Slander - A State is Precluded from Imposing Liability Without Fault or Presumed or Punitive Damages in the Absence of New York Times Malice”, Winter, 1975
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