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Gerald Jonathan Bekkerman is a prominent trial lawyer based in Chicago, IL, specializing in medical malpractice, personal injury, and transportation law. As a partner at Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC, he has built a distinguished career marked by a series of impressive verdicts and settlements that demonstrate his commitment to advocating for plaintiffs nationwide. Before joining the firm, Gerald successfully operated his own legal practice, expanding it to a six-attorney team within just six years. His tenacity and expertise have led to numerous multi-million dollar verdicts, including a landmark jury verdict in Tennessee for a family affected by a truck accident, a notable $2.27 million award against the City of Chicago for an injured postal worker, and a remarkable $2.5 million jury verdict in a disputed liability highway crash. His record also includes substantial settlements such as $4.8 million in a disputed automobile crash, $4.5 million in a truck accident case in Ohio, and a $3 million medical malpractice settlement in Chicago. Gerald's legal acumen has earned him accolades within the legal community. He was honored with the prestigious 40 Under 40 Award by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin in 2018, recognizing him among the top young lawyers in Illinois. Additionally, he is celebrated as a Top 40 Under 40 trial attorney by the National Trial Lawyers and has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for seven consecutive years, a distinction awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Active in legal education, Gerald has spoken at various seminars, including the Illinois Trial Lawyers Damages and Ethics Seminars, and has lectured at local law schools on essential topics like firm management and jury selection. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association's Board of Managers and is involved with the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Association of Justice. Fluent in Russian and proficient in Spanish, Gerald is also committed to community service, serving on the Advisory Board of the Active Transportation Alliance, a non-profit focused on improving pedestrian and cyclist safety in Chicago and Illinois. He is licensed to practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, and several federal jurisdictions, further enhancing his ability to serve clients effectively.

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