Melvin Brooks

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Melvin Brooks is a distinguished attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, with over 35 years of experience specializing in Civil Rights Litigation and Personal Injury law. A graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1985, and Iowa State University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 1982, Mr. Brooks has built an impressive career advocating for the rights of victims and securing substantial outcomes for his clients. Recognized for his exceptional legal skills, Mr. Brooks was selected by Leading Lawyers in 2018 for his expertise in personal injury law and civil rights litigation. He has consistently been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers list from 2013 to 2018, an honor awarded to only 5% of attorneys in the state. Additionally, he has been recognized among the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel in 2015 and again in 2017-2018. His commitment to excellence in the legal field was further acknowledged when he was named one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the American Trial Lawyers Association in 2008-2009. Throughout his career, Mr. Brooks has successfully obtained over $45 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients, handling complex cases involving construction negligence, police misconduct, products liability, and medical negligence. He began his legal journey on the South Side of Chicago and has held various prominent positions, including Managing Partner at The Cochran Firm Chicago and Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago. With a passion for justice and a deep commitment to his clients, Melvin Brooks continues to be a formidable advocate in the legal arena.

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