Jeffrey M. Shancer grew up understanding the value of hard work and personal commitment. He lives by that philosophy each and every workday in his practice. He is ethical, hard-working and unstoppable when it comes to taking care of his clients. Personal integrity, honesty and a straightforward approach characterize his dealings with clients, other attorneys, judges and insurance personnel.
Jeffrey M. Shancer has represented victims of injuries throughout Illinois in a variety of cases. Victims of auto and trucking accidents, construction workers, produce workers, industrial and factory workers and victims of hospital and doctor negligence have all been clients.
The Law Offices of Jeffrey M. Shancer was established in 1993. Before starting his own firm, Mr. Shancer was associated with two of Chicago’s largest, and most prestigious, personal injury law firms. He also worked for a large insurance defense firm, thereby learning how insurance carriers and counsel approach injury cases.
Jeffrey M. Shancer is one of the area’s leading personal injury attorneys. He is intelligent, aggressive and creative. Mr. Shancer has had many victories including a verdict against Stonehard, the world’s largest manufacturer of epoxy, in a significant product liability case. He has consistently obtained outstanding results on behalf of his clients in workers’ compensation cases and the trial of civil litigation.
Bar Admissions
- State of Illinois, 1986
- Federal Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1986
Education
- DePaul University, 1986, Juris Doctor
- University of Illinois, Urbana, 1983, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
- The University of Chicago, 1979-1981
Professional Associations/Memberships
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1986 to present
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1986 to present (Legislative Committee and Publications Committee)
- American Bar Association, 1986 to present
- Chicago Bar Association, 1986 to present
Previous Associations
- Goldberg, Weisman & Cairo
- Williams & Montgomery
- Anesi, Ozmon & Rodin
Areas of Practice
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Workers’ Compensation
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Construction Accidents
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Auto and Trucking Accidents
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
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Premises Liability
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Medical Malpractice
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Legal Malpractice
Representative Clients
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Auto Accident Victims
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Injured Pedestrians
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Injured Bus Accident Passengers
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Victims of Medical Malpractice
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Victims of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
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Electricians
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Ironworkers
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Carpenters
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Laborers
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Plumbers
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Pipefitters
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Boilermakers