Thomas A. Demetrio
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Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
Aviation & Aerospace, Commercial Law, Construction, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Health Care Law, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Car Accidents
33 North Dearborn Street, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
About Thomas A. Demetrio
Practice Areas
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Commercial Law
- Construction
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Health Care Law
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Car Accidents
Education
- Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1973J.D.
- University of Notre Dame, 1969B.A.
Classes and Seminars
- “How to Best Prepare Yourself as an Expert Witness,” Forensic Expert Witness Association, 2010
- “The Professors: Cameras in Chicago,” WCCU-TV, 2010
- "Trends in High Exposure and Complex Tort Litigation," Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel and Illinois Insurance Association, 2010
- "Jury Deselection & Jury Management," Law Bulletin Seminars, 2010
- "Case Evaluation Conference, Managing the High Verdict Potential Case," Law Bulletin Seminars, 2009
- "Jury Selection Law and Technique - Jury Selection, or Is It? " Chicago Bar Association, College of Trial Advocacy, 2009
- "Opening Statements: Strategies & Themes Conference," Law Bulletin Seminars, 2009
- "Case Evaluation Conference," Law Bulletin Seminars, 2008
- "Case Evaluation: When To Take the Case - When to Settle," Law Bulletin Seminars, 2007
- "Opening Statement and Final Argument: Is There Really a Difference?" Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Florida, 2005
- "Tort Reform Summit," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2005
- "2005 Advocacy Showcase - A One-Day Trial," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2005
- "Opening Statement - Telling The Story," Lessons From the Stars, D.C. Trial Lawyers Association, 2005
- "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges - Masters At Trial," Chicago Bar Association, 2004
- "Tort Reform: Its Economic Impact Nationally and in Illinois," The Economic Club of Chicago, 2004
- "Tort Reform Wars: The Future of the Civil Jury System in a Litigious Nation," The Economic Club of Chicago, 2004
- "Electronics in the Courtroom," Inner Circle of Advocates, 2003
- “2003 Advocacy Showcase The Medical Negligence Case: A One-Day Trial,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2003
- “Jury Persuasion,” Northwestern University School of Law, 2003
- “Trial Superstars One Lawyer’s Perspective,” John Marshall Law School, 2002
- American Bar Association Section of Litigation Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 2002
- “Jury Selection Or Is It?”, Chicago Bar Association, 2001
- "Views of a Trial Lawyer," Rotary Club of Chicago, 2000
- "The Past, Present and Future of Product Liability," American Bar Association, Litigation Section, 2000
- "Rebuttal Argument," ATLA Convention, Chicago, Illinois, 2000
- "Final Argument," Anatomy of a Trial Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2000
- "Product Liability" - A Debate, Federalist Society, 2000
- "Mentoring," Professionalism Day, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2000
- "Rebuttal Argument," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Past Presidents Seminar, 2000
- "Proving Damages in Wrongful Death, Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Cases," Chicago Bar Association, 1998
- "Computer Graphics and Animation," International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Annual Convention, 1998
- "How to Value the Personal Injury Case: Negotiating Strategies & Settlement Techniques" - American Bar Association/Association of Trial Lawyers of America Satellite Seminar, Washington, D.C., 1998
- "Trial Practice in the 90's: Jury Selection, Focus Groups and Computer Graphic Animation," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1998
- "Lessons Learned at Trial - Trial Superstars," Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, 1997
- "Shaping the Jury's Verdict -- Winning in the Age of Tort Reform," 48th Annual Advocacy Institute, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Michigan, 1997
- "Closing Arguments," Ultimate Mentor Interactive Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1996
- "The Obligations of Lawyering in Today's World," Featured Speaker at the Annual Luncheon Meeting of the Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association, Ohio, 1996
- "Jury Selection in the Industrial Product Liability Case" - The 13th Annual Conference on Product Liability Law - National Practice Institute - Chicago - 1995
- "Direct and Re-Direct Examination -- Trial Demonstration" - ICLE's 46th Annual Advocacy Institute - The Institute of Continuing Legal Education - Ann Arbor, Michigan - 1995
- "House Bill 20 - Redefining Tort Practice in Illinois," Chicago Bar Association, 1995
- "Litigation Management: Manage Dollars or Activities?" Johnson Controls Annual Law Department Meeting, 1995
- The Art of Persuasion, Demonstration: Plaintiff's Closing Argument, " Defense Research Institute, Trial Techniques Seminar,1995
- "Litigating Medical Malpractice Claims - Plaintiff's Perspective," Annual American Law Institute, American Bar Association Committee on Continuing Professional Education, South Carolina, 1995
- "Winning with the Masters," Last Chance Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, New Orleans, 1995
- "Product Liability Litigation - A Practical Approach," Summation Strategies, Plaintiff's Perspective, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1994
- "Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation," The debate over New Restatement 2nd of Torts 105, discussion about changing the burden of proof in product liability cases. American Bar Association National Institute, Arizona, 1994
- "Effective Direct and Cross-Examination" - Summer Boot Camp for Aspiring Litigators, Chicago Bar Association, 1994
- "Closing Arguments" - Young Lawyers Section Trial Practice Course, Chicago Bar Association, 1994
- "Medical Experts: Effective Direct and Cross Examination - Plaintiff's Perspective" - Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, 1993
- "Winning Closing Arguments," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Annual Seminar, 1993
- "Practical Problems of Litigating with Foreign Defendants," American Bar Association, Section of Tort and Insurance Practice, Washington, D.C., 1993
- "Aspects of American Product Liability Law," International Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 1993
- "Aftermath of an Error" - The NBC/GM Truck-Safety Broadcast Controversy, Loyola University Chicago Communications Department, 1993
- "Art of Summation," New York State Trial Lawyers Institute, 1992
- "Plaintiff's Perspective: Closing" - Federation of Insurance & Corporate Counsel Winter Program, Florida, 1992
- "Bad Faith in the '90s -- How to Avoid It" - Rollins Burdick Hunter Co. National Leadership Conference, 1992
- "Discovery Practice in the '90s: A How-to Seminar Focusing on Competency, Efficiency & Civility," Moderator, Chicago Bar Association, 1992
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1973
- Florida, 1973
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association, President, 1992
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, President, 1988
- American Inns of Court, Chicago Inn of Court, Master of the Bench
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America’s National College of Advocacy, Dean, College of Damages, 1987
- Center for Elder & Disability Law, Board of Directors
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, President, Alumni Association, 1988
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Downtown Center Campaign, Chair
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, President’s Council
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Professor Ralph Brill Endowed Faculty Chair Campaign, Chairman
- Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions
- Legal Aid Society of Chicago/Metropolitan Family Services, Silver Family Circle Charter Member
- Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Dispute Resolution Research Center Advisory Committee
- Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, Board of Directors
- American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly known as Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), Executive Committee Board Member, 2008-present; Editorial Board Member, 2008-present
- American Bar Association (ABA), Task Force on the Contingency Fee, 2003-present
- American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow; Upstate Illinois State Committee, 1997-present; National Trial Competition Committee, 2004-present
- Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Board of Overseers, 1992-present, Chairman, 2011-present, Alumni Association, President, 1988-1989
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Board of Trustees, 2011-present
- Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
- Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Pattern Civil Jury Instructions, 1978-1997
- Leading Lawyers Network Advisory Board, 2003-present
- Supreme Court Historical Society, 2004-present
- The Center for Conflict Resolution, Board of Directors, 1990-1993
- The Lawyers Club of Chicago
- The Seventh Circuit Bar Association
- The Society of Trial Lawyers
- University of Notre Dame Law School, Advisory Council, 1987-2002
Articles
Published Works
- MedMal Matters: Changes vs. Surgery
- MedMal Matters: Data Overload
- MedMal Matters: Fatal Flaws
- MedMal Matters: Beyond Maude
- MedMal Matters: No Scrubs
- MedMal Matters: Infernal Devices, Chicago Lawyer, 01.2019
- MedMal Matters: Trial Lawyer Hero, Chicago Lawyer, 12.2018
- MedMal Matters: Meet 'Pestilence', Chicago Lawyer, 10.2018
- MedMal Matters: What Veterans Deserve, Chicago Lawyer, 08.2018
- MedMal Matters: Faith and C-Sections, Chicago Lawyer, 06.2018
- MedMal Matters: Corporate Colonialism, Chicago Lawyer, 04.2018
- MedMal Matters: Nursing Home Lapses, Chicago Lawyer, 02.2018
- MedMal Matters: Surgery to Circus, Chicago Lawyer, 11.2017
- MedMal Matters: Who Could Object?, Chicago Lawyer, 10.2017
- MedMal Matters: Negligence with Consent?, Chicago Lawyer, 09.2017
- MedMal Matters: One Surgeon, Many Patients, Chicago Lawyer, 08.2017
- MedMal Matters: Check, Please, Chicago Lawyer, 06.2017
- MedMal Matters: Lights, Camera, Scalpel, Chicago Lawyer, 05.2017
- MedMal Matters: Bait and Switch, Chicago Lawyer, 04.2017
- MedMal Matters: Bitter Pill, Chicago Lawyer, 03.2017
- MedMal Matters: #ElderAbuse, Chicago Lawyer, 02.2017
- MedMal Matters: Double Checking Hospitals’ Double-Booking, Chicago Lawyer, 08.04.2016
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Leonard Ring’s Legacy After 22 Years, 04.24.2016
- MedMal Matters: The Value of Informed Consent, Chicago Lawyer, 03.2016
- MedMal Matters: I've Got a Secret, Chicago Lawyer, 01.2016
- MedMal Matters: Putting Ice on a Black Eye, Chicago Lawyer, 09.01.2015
- MedMal Matters: Medical Maze Created by the Military, Chicago Lawyer, 08.2015
- MedMal Matters: Brave New World, Chicago Lawyer, 06.2015
- MedMal Matters: Defensive Medicine or 'Defensive' Medicine?, Chicago Lawyer, 04.2015
- MedMal Matters: Difficult to Argue With, Chicago Lawyer, 02.2015
- MedMal Matters: When Rules are Written for Only One Side, Chicago Lawyer, 11.2014
- MedMal Matters: Social Networking in the Operating Room, Chicago Lawyer, 09.2014
- MedMal Matters: Should a Contract Trump the Constitution?, Chicago Lawyer, 07.2014
- MedMal Matters: Don't Wander into the Minefield, Chicago Lawyer, 05.01.2014
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: NFL Brain Damage Epidemic Continues, 04.26.2014
- MedMal Matters: Another High-Tech Tool for Plaintiff Lawyers, Chicago Lawyer, 03.2014
- MedMal Matters: The Fragile Patient Safety Triad, Chicago Lawyer, 12.2013
- MedMal Matters: Automated Surgery - A Good Idea?, Chicago Lawyer, 09.2013
- MedMal Matters: Ethics and the NFL Physician, Chicago Lawyer, 07.2013
- MedMal Matters: When Silence is Not Golden Chicago Lawyer, 05.2013
- MedMal Matters: Hospitals Send Patients to Lawyers, Chicago Lawyer, 10.2012
- MedMal Matters: The Founders Wouldn't Approve, Chicago Lawyer, 08.2012
- MedMal Matters: Study Shows Doctors Make Missteps, Chicago Lawyer, 06.2012
- MedMal Matters: A Cheatin' Doctor, Chicago Lawyer, 04.2012
- MedMal Matters: Distracted Doctors, Chicago Lawyer, 02.2012
- Trial Magazine: Beyond the Thunder
- Your Witness: Lessons on Cross-Examination and Life from Great Chicago Trial Lawyers: Cross-Examination and Its Impact on Credibility, Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2008
- Powerful Persuasion, Trial Magazine, 04.2006
- Medical Malpractice Discovery, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1983, Supp. 1984, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2002
- Principles of Illinois Discovery: An Overview, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) - 1983, Supp. 1984, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2002
- Demetrio on Trial Practice - Daubert: Its Early Years, CBA Record, 04.2001
- Demetrio on Trial Practice - Attorney-Client Privilege - Oh, Really?, CBA Record, 10.2000
- Loss of Consortium - A Continuing Evolution, Trial Magazine, 09.2000
- More Cases We Remember - A Lesson In Credibility, Trial Magazine, 04.2000
- Demetrio on Trial Practice - Offers of Proof, Why, When & How, CBA Record, June/July, 2000
- Demetrio on Trial Practice - Striving for Excellence, CBA Record, 12.1999
- Demetrio on Trial Practice - Opening Statement: Some Initial Thoughts and Bullet Points, CBA Record, 11.1999
- Demetrio on Trial Practice - Motions In Limine: Why, When and How to Use Them, CBA Record, 10.1999
- Demetrio on Trial Practice - Batson: A Black and White Issue - Or Is It?, CBA Record, June/July, 1999
- Look for the Silver Lining - An Analysis of Weather-Related Air Crash Disasters, Trial Magazine, 08.1998
- Illinois Bar Journal: But Compared to What? Comparative Fault, Contribution, and Joint and Several Liability in Illinois, Illinois Bar Journal, 04.1998
- The Key to Final Argument? - Persuasion, The CBA Record, 03.1998
- A Practical Guide to Discovery in Medical Negligence Litigation, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1996; Supp. 1998), 1998
- A Practical Guide to Discovery in Medical Negligence Litigation, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1996, 1996
- Trial Magazine: "Wrongful Death - A Medical Tragedy" Book Review, Trial, 10.1995
- A Practical Guide to Discovery in Medical Negligence Litigation, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1987; Supp. 1989, 1989
- The Practical Application of Illinois Discovery Rules, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1987, Supp. 1989, 1989
- Finding and Using Experts, ABA - Tort and Insurance Practice Section Manual, 1988
- Video Depositions: How and When to Use Them, Chicago Bar Association - Tort Litigation Committee, 1987
- The Practical Application of Illinois Discovery Rules, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice (IICLE, 1987, Supp. 1989, 1987
- A Practical Guide to Discovery in Medical Negligence Litigation, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1987, 1996; Supp. 1989, 1998)
- Trial Magazine: Should Juries Decide Complex Cases?, Trial, 08.1985
- The Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment Mandates that the Right to Trial by Jury, Guaranteed by the Seventh Amendment, be Preserved, ABA - Tort and Insurance Practice Section Manual, Trial Magazine, 08.1985
- Comparative Fault in Illinois: Its Past, Present and Future, Illinois Trial Lawyers Journal, 1983
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