Mitchell S. Sexner, Injury Attorney in Chicago

Mitchell S. Sexner, founding attorney of Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC

Mitchell S. Sexner is the founding attorney of Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC. A former Cook County prosecutor and lifelong resident of the Chicago area, he has worked in the legal profession since the 1980s and established his private law practice in 1990.

Mr. Sexner's career has included extensive courtroom work, the prosecution and defense of criminal and traffic cases, and leadership of a legal team that represents people harmed by personal injury, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, sexual abuse, nursing home negligence, and other wrongful conduct. Under his leadership, the firm and its affiliated legal teams have recovered more than $40 million in settlements and verdicts for injured clients and their families.

Free case evaluation: Contact Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC online or call (312) 243-9922 to discuss a potential injury or malpractice case without charge or obligation.

Education and Admission to Practice

Mr. Sexner received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in Evanston and earned his law degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology's Chicago-Kent College of Law. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1986.

Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts, 1983
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1986
Admitted to practice law in Illinois, 1986
Admitted to the Federal Trial Bar
Admitted to federal district courts in Illinois, Hawaii, Texas, and Wisconsin

Former Cook County Prosecutor

Mr. Sexner began his legal career as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. In that position, he prosecuted thousands of matters involving traffic offenses, driving under the influence, juvenile cases, misdemeanors, and serious felonies.

The office's demanding court schedules required him to evaluate evidence, question witnesses, negotiate resolutions, present cases in court, and make important decisions efficiently. He also developed experience supervising and assisting other prosecutors with legal and courtroom issues.

Mr. Sexner later worked for periods of time with the Illinois Secretary of State and the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Those roles expanded his familiarity with court administration, government procedures, traffic law, and driver's-license matters. He has also appeared as a guest legal commentator on television.

Establishing a Chicago-Area Law Practice in 1990

After leaving the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Mr. Sexner opened the Law Offices of Mitchell S. Sexner in 1990. The practice began in Chicago's northwest suburbs and later expanded to the City of Chicago so that the firm could serve clients throughout Northern Illinois.

Over the following decades, he selected and developed a team of attorneys and support professionals with experience in litigation, investigation, client communication, medical evidence, insurance disputes, and courtroom advocacy. The firm now operates as Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC for injury-related matters and works with affiliated lawyers and qualified professionals when a client's case requires additional resources or specialized knowledge.

More than 25,000 clients have turned to the firm's legal teams since 1990. Learn more about the attorneys' collaborative approach on the About Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC page or read the firm's client reviews.

Leadership in Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases

Mr. Sexner leads a firm that represents people and families facing serious legal and financial consequences after preventable injuries. These cases frequently involve extensive records, disputed facts, insurance-company defenses, medical opinions, expert testimony, and questions about the client's future treatment and financial needs.

The firm's work includes medical malpractice claims involving hospitals and healthcare professionals, Illinois workers' compensation cases, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and civil lawsuits involving sexual abuse and assault.

Depending on the circumstances, a case may require assistance from physicians, nurses, vocational professionals, economists, engineers, accident-reconstruction specialists, or life-care planners. Mr. Sexner and the legal team evaluate each matter individually and seek the resources appropriate for that client's particular injuries and legal issues.

Results for Injured Clients and Families

Since the firm was established, its attorneys and affiliated legal teams have recovered more than $40 million through settlements and verdicts for injury and malpractice clients. These recoveries have involved medical malpractice, delayed diagnosis, surgical negligence, sexual abuse, workplace injuries, catastrophic harm, nursing home neglect, and wrongful death.

Past results include multimillion-dollar medical malpractice recoveries and substantial compensation for clients harmed by abuse and other serious misconduct. Visit the firm's verdicts and settlements page for examples. Every case is different, and a prior result does not guarantee the outcome of another matter.

Professional Recognition

Mr. Sexner has received recognition from legal rating and professional organizations during his career. His professional distinctions include selection to the Illinois Super Lawyers list, recognition by The National Trial Lawyers, membership in the Nation's Top One Percent through the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and a 10.0 Superb rating from Avvo.

A Client-Focused Approach to Legal Representation

Mr. Sexner believes that effective representation begins with listening carefully to the client. Two cases may involve similar accidents, medical errors, or injuries, but the effects on the people involved can be entirely different. Medical history, employment, family responsibilities, future care, and personal priorities must all be considered when developing a legal strategy.

The firm's goal is to combine careful preparation and determined advocacy with clear communication and compassion. Clients should understand the legal process, the strengths and challenges of their claims, and the important decisions that may arise as the case progresses.

Contact Mitchell S. Sexner

To request a free and confidential evaluation of a personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, wrongful death, or abuse-related matter, contact Sexner Injury Lawyers LLC or call (312) 243-9922. You may also email Mr. Sexner at mitch@sexner.com.