James John Marszalek
Marszalek and Marszalek • Chicago, IL
Social SecurityPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(312) 585-5668
Address
221 N La Salle St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60601-1204, US
Professional
About
James J. Marszalek is a distinguished attorney at Marszalek and Marszalek in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in personal injury law, workers' compensation, and Social Security Disability. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago in March 1970, he initially pursued a career in education, serving as a high school chemistry teacher at Kennedy High School and Lindblom Technical High School, where he also excelled as the head baseball coach from 1972 to 1976. In January 1977, Marszalek transitioned to the legal profession after earning his law degree from John Marshall Law School. He began his legal career focusing on workers' compensation at a law firm before establishing his own practice in December 1981. In May 1986, he merged his firm with that of his brother, John Marszalek, creating the successful partnership known as Marszalek and Marszalek. Licensed to practice law in Illinois, Marszalek has gained admission to the bar of the United States Supreme Court and has argued cases before the Illinois Supreme Court. His legal acumen has earned him recognition in Leading Lawyers Magazine, Super Lawyers Magazine, and Best Lawyers, as well as a listing in Latino Who's Who for his contributions to the community. He is an active member of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Lawyers' Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, and frequently shares his expertise as a guest speaker at the University of Illinois Law School.
About Social Security Law
Social Security attorneys help individuals obtain disability benefits and retirement benefits. They guide clients through the application and appeals process. Common matters include disability benefits, ssdi claims, ssi claims, appeals.
Credentials
Education
1976 John Marshall Law School, Chicago JD - Juris Doctor 1970 University of Illinois, Chicago BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English | Spanish | Polish
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2015 Latino Who's Who, Who's Who In American Law 2014 Top Lawyers in Illinois, The Legal Network 2014 Latino Who's Who, Who's Who In American Law 2014 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
Associations
2010 - Present Lithuanian-American Hall of Fame Board of Directors
Speaking
2015 University of Illinois Law School Workers Compensation
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Updated: Jun 05, 2026