Experienced Trial Attorneys Protecting Your Rights
Dudley & Lake has served injured people and families across Chicago and Illinois since 2001. We built our reputation through hard work, thorough case preparation and a steady focus on results in serious injury claims. Our team brings well over 100 years of combined experience, and we handle complex cases that demand deep legal knowledge and strong resources.
You can learn more about each member of our team in their attorney profiles:
- J. Matthew Dudley
- Thomas M. Lake
- Kevin J. Golden
- Samantha Papagianis
- David Pribyl
- Marisa Schostok
- Alex Campos
- Jesse A. Placher
- John A. Saletta
When you hire us, you work with respected trial attorneys who take your situation seriously and treat you with compassion and respect. We listen, we explain your options in plain language, and we stay ready to take a case to trial when the other side refuses to act fairly.
Our Practice Areas
High-stakes injury matters often involve major medical care, long recovery periods and lasting consequences. Each case starts with careful investigation, strong evidence and a clear plan that supports the full value of your losses, including medical bills, lost income and the impact the injury has on your daily life.
- Personal injury: Our team pursues compensation that reflects the true cost of a serious injury.
- Workers’ compensation: Guidance covers injury reporting, access to medical treatment, and a strong push for wage and disability benefits. We support workers in many industries, including municipal work, public safety, health care, construction and warehouse jobs.
- Motor vehicle accidents: A detailed crash investigation, firm insurance handling and a demand for full recovery drive the claim forward.
- Medical malpractice: Qualified medical experts help show how a preventable error caused harm and support a claim for accountability.
- Nursing home abuse: Quick action helps protect vulnerable residents, uncover neglect or mistreatment, and seek justice for the harm done.
- Catastrophic injuries: The claim focuses on long-term needs like future care, loss of earning ability and permanent limitations.
- Sexual abuse: A respectful, client-centered process supports civil claims that hold abusers and responsible institutions accountable.
- Wrongful death: Families receive clear guidance through the legal process and a focused effort to recover for financial losses and the lasting impact of the death.
We serve clients throughout Chicagoland and across Illinois, with offices in Libertyville and Peoria.
Schedule A Consultation With An Experienced Chicago Injury Lawyer Today
If you face a serious injury or a loss that you cannot undo, you deserve a legal team that prepares with purpose and fights with focus. Let us review what happened, answer your questions and explain the next steps.
Call 847-504-8423 to schedule your consultation with Dudley & Lake. We proudly serve Chicago, Peoria, Libertyville and clients throughout Illinois.

