Shana A. O'Grady, Health Care Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 22 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Litigation, and Product Liability
PartneratCray Huber Horstman Heil & VanAusdal LLC
Chicago, IL
Practicing health care in Chicago since 2004.
- 22+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Shana A. O'Grady is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Product Liability. Shana has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cray Huber Horstman Heil & VanAusdal LLC.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 22 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Litigation · Product Liability
- Handles Health Care, Litigation, and Product Liability matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Shana A. O'Grady: Shana A. O'Grady is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Product Liability. Shana has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cray Huber Horstman Heil & VanAusdal LLC.
Areas of practice
Shana's practice areas in Chicago
Shana concentrates on health care, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shana handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Health Care cases in Chicago, Illinois
Shana takes health care matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shana agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Chicago, Illinois
Shana takes litigation matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shana agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Chicago, Illinois
Shana takes product liability matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shana agrees to represent you.
Biography
Shana A. O'Grady, health care attorney serving Chicago
Shana A. O'Grady is a partner based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Product Liability. Shana has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cray Huber Horstman Heil & VanAusdal LLC. Shana works from Chicago, Illinois and takes on health care matters across the region.
Shana A. O’Grady is a partner with decades of dedication to professional malpractice defense, including legal malpractice defense and medical malpractice defense. She has extensive experience in hospital and long-term care litigation defense, including defense of regional hospitals, national long-term care clients, and municipal-owned facilities, as well as with application of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, Medical Studies Act, and other state and federal regulation applicable to medical and long-term care defense.
Professional Associations
• Illinois State Bar Association
• DRI – Defense Research Institute
• Chicago Healthcare Risk Management Society
How Shana handles health care matters
Shana A. O’Grady is a partner with decades of dedication to professional malpractice defense, including legal malpractice defense and medical malpractice defense. She has extensive experience in hospital and long-term care litigation defense, including defense of regional hospitals, national long-term care clients, and municipal-owned facilities, as well as with application of the Illinois…
The kind of cases Shana takes
Shana reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, litigation, and product liability matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Shana studied and practices
University of San Diego
J.D. Cali · 2004
Cornell College
B.A. · 2001
Jurisdictions
Shana's state bar admissions
Illinois
2004 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2004 · ACTIVE
Shana studied at J.D. Cali in University of San Diego and B.A. in Cornell College.
Law school and academic background
Shana completed J.D. Cali in University of San Diego and B.A. in Cornell College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shana runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Shana's professional memberships and bar associations
DuPage County, Illinois State, Chicago Bar and American Bar Associations
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Locations
Shana A. O'Grady's office in Chicago
Shana's primary office is at 303 West Madison Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, 60606. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cray Huber Horstman Heil & VanAusdal LLC
303 West Madison Street, Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60606
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How to hire Shana A. O'Grady — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shana usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Shana charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shana's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Shana will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Shana
Shana discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Shana confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Shana's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Shana A. O'Grady
How much does it cost to hire Shana for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shana walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Shana offer a free consultation?
Shana charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shana's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Shana's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Shana gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Shana take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Shana is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Shana will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Shana?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Shana will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Shana accepting new health care clients right now?
Shana's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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