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Susan L. Novosad, Personal Injury Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL

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Susan L. Novosad is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.

Based in
Chicago, ILLINOIS
Experience
attorney
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Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Susan L. Novosad: Susan L. Novosad is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Susan takes on

Susan concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Chicago, Illinois

Susan takes personal injury 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 Susan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Susan L. Novosad — personal injury lawyer in Chicago

Susan L. Novosad is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury.

Susan L. Novosad, Of Counsel, is a highly respected personal injury and wrongful death attorney in Chicago. With nearly 40 years of legal experience, she is known for her compassionate advocacy and relentless pursuit of justice for victims of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic personal injury cases. Susan is also recognized for her exceptional negotiation skills, helping clients secure fair settlements while resolving disputes effectively.

Susan’s legal career is deeply rooted in family. After working as an elementary school teacher for gifted students, she joined her brother, renowned attorney Steve Levin, to explore the practice of law. She later attended John Marshall Law School at night, passing the bar in 1986—while pregnant with her first child—on the same day the Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl. Today, she has been married to Steve Novosad for over 40 years and is the proud mother of three grown children.

Susan’s dedication to her clients extends beyond the courtroom, fostering relationships that last for decades. Her first medical malpractice trial involved a brachial plexus birth injury, where she fought for a young girl who suffered nerve damage to her spinal cord, neck, and arm. Years later, Susan received the young woman’s college graduation announcement, a testament to the lasting impact of her work.

Susan’s commitment to her clients is evident in the relationships that last well beyond the scope of her cases—sometimes for decades. Her first medical malpractice trial involved a brachial plexus birth injury to an infant, which caused nerve damage in her spinal cord, neck and arm. The trial concluded when the girl was just three years old, but Susan recently received the young woman’s college graduation announcement. The family has stayed in touch with Susan all these years, and believe that the successful outcome of the trial improved the quality of their daughter’s life.

Susan's approach to personal injury cases

Susan L. Novosad, Of Counsel, is a highly respected personal injury and wrongful death attorney in Chicago. With nearly 40 years of legal experience, she is known for her compassionate advocacy and relentless pursuit of justice for victims of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and catastrophic personal injury cases . Susan is also recognized for her exceptional negotiation skills, helping…

Clients Susan works with

Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Illinois Chicago

    J.D. · 1986

Susan studied at J.D. in University of Illinois Chicago.

Law school and academic background

Susan completed J.D. in University of Illinois Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Susan has received 21 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Crain’s Custom Media

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — :

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chicago’s Notable Women Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2018

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Illinois Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — : Top 100 in Illinois, 2013-2016, 2018

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chicago Lawyer Magazine:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Women Leaders: Top Lawyers in Illinois, June/July 2024 issue

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyer,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2012-2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trial Excellence Award - Highest reported Illinois Nursing Home Care Act verdict,

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Jury Verdict Reporter

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — , 2019

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Illinois Super Lawyers, 2005, 2012 - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers 2012, 2013, 2014

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers Magazine's Top 10 Women in Personal Injury 2015

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Crain’s Custom Media (2026). Best Lawyers in America — : (2026).

Locations

Susan L. Novosad's office in Chicago

Susan's primary office is at 325 North La Salle Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois, 60654. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

325 North La Salle Drive, Suite 300

Chicago, Illinois 60654

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Hiring guide

How to hire Susan L. Novosad — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan'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; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Chicago, Illinois

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Susan

Susan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Susan L. Novosad

  • How much does it cost to hire Susan for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Susan offer a free consultation?

    Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Illinois typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

    Susan 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 — Susan 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 Susan?

    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. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Susan accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Susan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois

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