THE SOCIETY OF TRIAL LAWYERS
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​An organization of Illinois' top trial lawyers. 

​Founded in 1934, The Society of Trial Lawyers is an elite, invitation-only group, which comprises many of Illinois’ top trial lawyers on both the defense and plaintiffs’ sides.  The goals of The Society are to foster and encourage a spirit of loyalty and fraternity among trial lawyers; to maintain the highest ethical standards in the trial of cases; and to promote closer relationships between and among trial lawyers and the judiciary to further their common interests in the jury trial system.
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Francis P. Morrissey, President
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Sherri M. Arrigo, Vice President
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Edward W. McNabola, ​Secretary
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Thomas R. Hill, Treasurer

2020 - 2021 Officers

Francis P. Morrissey,
​President

Frank Morrissey is a trial lawyer who has built a reputation representing seriously injured persons in medical malpractice lawsuits, product liability and personal injury actions. Frank has represented his clients by obtaining favorable jury verdicts in high-stakes litigation, including successful arbitration and mediation of multi-million dollar disputes, in jurisdictions around the country. Frank’s trials have occurred in Florida, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and other states. He also represents clients involved in commercial and business litigation matters.

Sherri M. Arrigo,
​Vice President

Sherri M. Arrigo has broad litigation experience with a primary focus in the defense of professional negligence and pharmaceutical actions. She has successfully tried dozens of medical and legal malpractice cases to verdict, saving her clients millions of dollars in requested damages. ​​

Edward W. McNabola,
​Secretary

Edward (Ted) McNabola was selected as one of the top 100 consumer attorneys in Illinois in a survey of Illinois attorneys conducted by Law & Politics magazine. For the past 15 years, Ted has been awarded an AV peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is its highest rating for ethical standard and legal ability. He has been selected by his peers as an Illinois Super Lawyer and a member of the Leading Lawyers Network.

He has successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases on behalf of victims of personal injury, trucking negligence, medical negligence, wrongful death and class actions.​

Thomas R. Hill,
Treasurer

Thomas R. Hill is a trial lawyer with more than 35 jury verdicts. He has been recognized by numerous organizations for his trial experience, including being named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, listed for many years in Best Lawyers in America, with the 2017 & 2015 distinction of being named "Lawyer of the Year" in Chicago for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer, named an Illinois Leading Lawyer by the Law Bulleting Publishing Company, named a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation in both 2015 and 2016, and is a recipient of an AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

2020 - 2021 Board of Directors

Christopher Daddino   •   Dina Torrisi Martin   •   John G. Kelly
Marilee Clausing   •   Charles A. Hornewer   •   John M. Saletta
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