Proven results. Personal service. Persistent advocacy. 

The practice of law may have changed since 1946, but Pretzel & Stouffer’s reputation among clients, judges and the legal community at large remains stellar and untarnished. 

Our History 
Paul Pretzel made history when he began representing doctors and hospitals in Chicago’s first medical malpractice cases, three decades after the firm’s establishment. Since then, professionals and institutions have relied onPretzel & Stouffer’s legal advice. 

We take great pride in the fact that we are, first and foremost, trial lawyers. 

Our opponents are cognizant of our trial and appellate abilities, and our winning track record gives us critical leverage inside and outside the courtroom. 

Our Philosophy 
While armed with the skill and experience to take every matter to trial, we are keenly aware that a courtroom resolution is not always in our client’s best interest. Our thoroughness throughout the discovery process frequently forces plaintiffs to lower their demand in face of trial. 

With this approach, we have been highly successful not only in securing favorable jury verdicts and during motion practice, but also in negotiating settlements for our clients from a position of formidable strength.

The firm's posts are to inform of developments that may affect business and are not to be considered legal advice. They do not create a lawyer-client relationship. Information on previous case results does not guarantee a similar future result. 

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Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered

Edward B. Ruff, III

Tom Draths

Stephen Veltman

Sommer Luzynczyk

Robert Chemers

Richard Kenyon

Michael A. Barry

Matthew Tibble

Matthew Egan

Lewis Schneider

Kelly Kono

Kelly Franklin

Kayla Condeni

Jim Sipchen

James Labarge

Howard Pikel

David Bennett

Brendan Nelligan

Brendan Murray

Bonnie Swanson Jay

Brian Henry

The Legal Team at Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered, is composed of highly skilled and experienced trial attorneys, including Associates, Partners, Equity Partners, and Shareholders. This team leverages their extensive litigation expertise to represent clients in complex legal matters, particularly in medical malpractice cases, providing thorough discovery and strategic negotiation. Their formidable trial and appellate abilities ensure a strong position both inside and outside the courtroom, allowing them to secure favorable outcomes through trials, motions, and settlements.

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