CHICAGO, August 22, 2025 – Levin & Perconti, a nationally renowned personal injury law firm, is proud to announce that seven of our distinguished attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for outstanding professional performance. This prestigious peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and signifies Levin & Perconti’s dedication to helping clients receive the justice they deserve. Our medical malpractice and personal injury law firm’s consistent recognition underscores our dedication to protecting and vindicating the rights of those seriously harmed by the negligence of others.
2026 Best Lawyers Awards for Medical Malpractice Litigation - Plaintiffs
Levin & Perconti has long been recognized as a leading firm in medical malpractice litigation, securing significant verdicts and settlements.
For the 2026 edition, the following five attorneys have been specifically recognized for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs:
- Steven M. Levin:Â Recognized since 2013. As a Founder and Senior Partner, Mr. Levin is nationally known for successfully representing clients in personal injury matters, building a firm that excels in winning substantial verdicts and settlements for those affected by medical malpractice and nursing home abuse.
- John J. Perconti:Â Recognized since 2013. Co-founder and Senior Partner, Mr. Perconti is a highly acclaimed Illinois medical malpractice attorney who has devoted over 25 years to advocating for individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
- Michael F. Bonamarte IV:Â Recognized since 2023. As Managing Partner, Mr. Bonamarte is a skilled and passionate attorney known for achieving outstanding results in high-profile nursing home, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and personal injury cases.
- Dov Apfel:Â Recognized since 2007. Partner Dov Apfel has a national reputation for success as a child advocate, having investigated and litigated birth trauma and obstetrical malpractice claims throughout the United States for over forty years. He is considered a premier “lawyer’s lawyer” in birth trauma litigation.
- Seth Cardeli:Â Recognized since 2021. With over a decade of experience, Partner Seth L. Cardeli is a skilled trial attorney representing families nationwide who have suffered from medical negligence and malpractice, particularly those involving birth injuries.
These attorneys exemplify the firm’s expertise in handling complex medical malpractice cases, including those involving birth injuries and misdiagnosis, and contribute to Levin & Perconti’s Tier 1 Best Law Firm ranking in Chicago for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs.
2026 Best Lawyers Awards for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Beyond medical malpractice, Levin & Perconti maintains a strong presence in the broader field of personal injury law. Several of our attorneys recognized for medical malpractice also possess extensive experience and were recognized in Best Lawyers’ 2026 list for top attorneys in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Drawing on their previous recognition, the following attorneys are recognized for their exceptional work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs:
- Margaret P. Battersby Black:Â Recognized since 2019. As a Managing Partner, Margaret has played a key role in numerous nursing home and medical malpractice cases and is committed to advancing women in the legal profession.
- Susan L. Novosad:Â Recognized since 2021. Co-counsel at Levin & Perconti, Susan also has a reputation for unmatched negotiating skills and her ability to help opposing parties resolve disputes in ways that deliver justice for her clients.
- Steven M. Levin
- John J. Perconti
- Dov Apfel
- Michael F. Bonamarte IV
Their collective experience spans a wide range of personal injury matters, from car accidents to wrongful death and nursing home abuse, showcasing the firm’s comprehensive experience.
What This Recognition Means for Our Clients
Recognition by Best Lawyers is a testament to an attorney’s proven track record and the high regard in which they are held by their legal peers. These awards are not paid for; instead, they are the result of exhaustive peer-review surveys where tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate the work of their colleagues.
This distinction signals that Levin & Perconti attorneys are among the top five percent of attorneys in their respective fields. For clients, this means entrusting their cases to lawyers who are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also consistently achieve record-setting results and are committed to holding negligent parties accountable. Our team of experienced attorneys, diverse in background and expertise, is dedicated to fighting for those who have suffered due to negligence, including children and the elderly.
Best Lawyers® Methodology
The Best Lawyers methodology is rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation process. It is designed to accurately capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The process involves a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey that elicits meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. The quality of the survey is directly linked to the quality of the voters, ensuring that recognition truly reflects the highest standards of legal practice. Importantly, lawyers cannot pay a fee to be listed, making recognition by Best Lawyers a singular and esteemed honor.
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