Craig Mannarino Named as a Best Lawyer in America Every Year Since 2022

Chicago, IL – December 8, 2024

Attorney, Craig Mannarino, has been selected as a Best Lawyer in America Every Year Since 2022.

Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical region and legal practice area. Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services.

Craig Mannarino Named as Super Lawyer Every Year Since 2012

Chicago, IL – December 1, 2024

Attorney, Craig Mannarino, has been selected as a Super Lawyer every years since 2012.

Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Super Lawyers offers a distinguished rating service that identifies exceptional attorneys across various practice areas. These lawyers exemplify notable professional success and have earned considerable respect from their peers. The unique selection system behind Super Lawyers hinges on both peer nominations and thorough research, annually honoring the top 5% of practicing attorneys. Additionally, their directory provides extensive profiles of these top-rated attorneys, making it a practical resource for anyone needing experienced legal representation.

Craig Mannarino Named Member of the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Chicago, IL – November 24, 2024

I am a member of the Board of Directors of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. I am also one of only 4 Illinois attorneys who serve as Co-Chairs on the IATL State, Province and Country Chairs Committee.

The Academy was founded in 1954 and is recognized as the most prestigious organization of trial lawyers in the world.

We are an international legal association both in spirit and membership. The Academy limits Fellowship to 500 active trial lawyers from the United States, and includes over 150 Fellows from nearly 40 countries across the globe.

Fellowship in the Academy is by invitation only. Trial lawyers become Fellows only after an extremely rigorous vetting process, which includes both peer and judicial review. The Academy seeks out Fellows who have achieved a career of excellence as shown by their skills in trial, and as demonstrated by their integrity and professionalism. Members are often heavily involved in pro bono efforts and generously contribute time and resources to their local communities.

Craig Mannarino & Amanda Brasfield Recognized as Winners of One of the Top 10 Verdicts in Illinois in 2018

Chicago, IL – October 21, 2019

Schwartz Jambois is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized for obtaining one of the top 10 verdicts in the state of Illinois in 2018.

Attorney Craig Mannarino and Attorney Amanda Brasfield obtained a verdict of $19,217,602 in the case of The Estate of Alicia Padilla v. Porto, et al., Case No. 13 L 6693, which was pending in Cook County.

This case involved medical malpractice resulting in the wrongful death of a baby due to injuries experienced during childbirth. Samantha Padilla, 39 weeks pregnant, went to the hospital in labor. Several hours into labor, the baby, Alicia Padilla, began to show signs of distress, including the presence of meconium (or feces) in the amniotic fluid, which can be very dangerous to the baby.

Craig Mannarino and Amanda Brasfield successfully argued that the doctor and nurse improperly administered Pitocin, a drug meant to induce or speed up labor, rather than performing a C-Section, which subjected baby Alicia to hours of unnecessary distress and resulted in her breathing in dangerous meconium present in the amniotic fluid. Baby Alicia’s lungs collapsed shortly after delivery. Sadly, she died about one month later. The jury found the hospital, the doctor, and the nurse responsible for baby Alicia’s injuries and death.

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