Bryan J Waldman
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Phone: 312.332.2872
325 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 450
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Bryan J. Waldman is a partner at Levin & Perconti and has dedicated his career to representing people in wrongful death and personal injury cases. Prior to joining the firm in 2008, Bryan was a partner at one of Michigan’s premier personal injury law firms.
Bryan has extensive experience handling various types of personal injury claims, including semi-truck collisions, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, product liability, automobile negligence, premises liability and railroad cases (crossing liability, derailments and FELA). He has litigated cases in over 35 jurisdictions throughout Michigan and Illinois. A substantial portion of Bryan’s practice has been devoted to representing those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries.
Over the years, Bryan has obtained numerous multimillion-dollar settlements for his clients, including a record medical negligence wrongful death verdict of $10.68 million. In his first Illinois trial, Bryan obtained a $1 million verdict for the family of a nursing home resident who exited a window at the nursing home and died from injuries related to his fall.
Bryan served as president of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association in 2003-2004. He has received an “AV” (highest) rating from the Martindale-Hubbell American Law Dictionary, indicating preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards. He has been named as a Michigan Super Lawyer in the area of plaintiff personal injury in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He also has been included in the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 editions of Best Lawyers in America® in the area of personal injury law. In May 2007, Bryan was appointed by the governor of Michigan to sit as a member of the state’s Civil Service Commission and elected chair of the commission in September 2007.
Bryan resides in Chicago with his wife, Evelyn, daughter Alexandra, and son Max. In his free time, he competes in triathlons and running events.
Education
J.D. , Wayne State University School of Law, 1992
B.A., Michigan State University, 1988
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois, 2008Michigan, 1992
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Illinois State Bar Association
Michigan Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Michigan Association for Justice (formerly Michigan Trial Lawyers Association)
Professional Presentations
"Developing Damages," Michigan Association for Justice Annual Meeting Seminar, Dearborn, Michigan, May 8, 2009
"Depositions and Disability Evaluations," Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan, April 17, 2009
"Jury Selection in an Automobile Negligence Case," demonstration and commentary with Suzen Oliver, jury consultant, MAJ No-Fault Institute V, Southfield, Michigan, May 6, 2008
"Trial Tips in Premises Liability Cases," MAJ Premises Liability Evening Forum, Novi, Michigan, February 21, 2008
"Thinking Outside the Tort Reform Box," 60th Annual Melvin Belli Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, July 13, 2007
"Truck Liability Cases," MTLA No-Fault Institute IV, Southfield, Michigan, June 8, 2007 "Getting Paid Promptly: What Should You Know?" Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) - Auto No-Fault 2007, East Lansing, Michigan, February 15, 2007
"Exposing the Rogue Truck Driver," 59th Annual Melvin Belli Seminar, Seattle, Washington, July 14, 2006
"Attendant Care Claims: What Should Be Included And How Should It Be Valued?" MTLA No-Fault Institute III, Southfield, Michigan, June 8, 2006
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting Seminar, Program Co-Moderator, Dearborn, Michigan, May 12, 2006
"Estate of Abdul-Baki v Philip Sorensen, M.D.: Representing Arabic Plaintiffs Post-9/11," 58th Annual Melvin Belli Seminar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 22, 2005
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting Seminar, Program Co-Moderator, Dearborn, Michigan, May 13, 2005
"Trucking Claims: Identifying Issues and Developing Tactics," MTLA No-Fault Institute II, Detroit, Michigan, April 22, 2005
"Room and Board: Incremental Expense Doctrine After Griffith," MTLA No-Fault Institute II, Detroit, Michigan, April 21, 2005
"Damages: Making the Most of Your Case," Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Advocacy Seminar, Novi, Michigan, March 18, 2005
"Trial Techniques," Michigan Trial Lawyers Association-Medical Malpractice Seminar, Novi, Michigan, December 3, 2004
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting Seminar, Program Co-Moderator, Dearborn, Michigan, May 7, 2004.
Ultimate Advocacy Seminar, presented by the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, Program Moderator, Novi, Michigan, December 11, 2003
"Friend or Foe: Attorney/Case Manager Interactions" - Mosby's Medical Case Management Convention, Tampa, Florida, September 19, 2003 (Joint Presentation with Susan Wisser, RN, MSN, CCM)
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting Seminar, Program Co-Moderator, Novi, Michigan, May 30, 2003
"How Do You Make and Litigate Home Modification and Van Claims?," 1st Annual MTLA No-Fault Institute, Novi, Michigan, March 13, 2003
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting Seminar, Program Co-Moderator, Novi, Michigan, May 10, 2002
"Trucking Accidents: Identifying Issues and Developing Tactics," Michigan Trial Lawyers Association - Auto Negligence Extravaganza, Troy, Michigan, January 18, 2002
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting Seminar, Program Co-Moderator, Plymouth, Michigan, May 11, 2001
"Suing Allstate for Bad Faith," Michigan Trial Lawyers Association - How to Hammer Allstate II, Novi, Michigan, March 26, 2001
"Protect Your No-Fault Benefits: Do A PIP Check Up Now!" Brain Injury Association of Michigan Annual Conference, Lansing, Michigan, October 12-13, 2000 (presented with George T. Sinas and Catherine Groll)
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting Seminar, Program Co-Moderator, Livonia, Michigan, April 28, 2000
"Legal Issues Affecting Case Management in Michigan" Case Management Society of Michigan, Detroit Chapter, Livonia, Michigan, March 15, 2000; Grand Rapids Chapter, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 16, 2000; Flint Chapter, Flint, Michigan, August 20, 2000
"The Odd Couple: Case Manager - Attorney Interactions" - Mosby's Medical Case Management Convention, San Diego, California, September 24, 1999 (joint presentation with Case Manager, Susan Hisco Wisser, R.N., M.S.N.)
"Premises Liability Case Strategies and Defenses" and "Open and Obvious Dangers, and Foreseeable Acts of Third Parties," The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Troy, Michigan, June 22, 1999
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting Seminar, Program Co-Moderator, Livonia, Michigan, April 23, 1999
"Privileges and Immunities Under Michigan Law" - Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Seminar in the Snow, Gaylord, Michigan, February, 1999
"An Overview of Michigan Premises Liability Law" - Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, The Nuts & Bolts of Personal Injury Practice, Novi, Michigan, November 19, 1998
"Michigan Premises Liability Law - The Open and Obvious Danger Doctrine" - Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting Seminar, Livonia, Michigan, May 15, 1998
"Michigan Premises Liability Law -- The Open and Obvious Danger Doctrine" - Michigan Trial Lawyers Association Seminar in the Snow, Gaylord, Michigan, February, 1998
