Drake and Collopy, P.C.

• Individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one.
• Workers who have been injured on the job and need help with workers' compensation claims.
• Injury victims in Chicago and throughout the state of Illinois.

Firm background

• Founded in 1996 by attorney Paul I. Drake.
• More than 50 years of collective experience among the attorneys.
• Tens of millions of dollars recovered in verdicts and settlements for Illinois injury victims.
• Focus on serious injury and wrongful death cases.

Approach and mission

• Zealous advocacy for people innocently injured by the negligence of others.
• Goal is to recover the maximum compensation available under Illinois law.
• Emphasis on compassionate, personal attention and responsive communication.
• Attorneys see themselves as both legal advocates and counselors, helping clients navigate the difficult period after a traumatic injury.

Geographic focus

• Based in downtown Chicago, Illinois.
• Represents clients in the Chicago area and throughout Illinois.

Important note

• Information provided by the firm in public materials is general in nature and does not create an attorney–client relationship.
• An attorney–client relationship begins only when Drake and Collopy, P.C. agrees to accept a case and a formal agreement is signed.

Representation for people who suffer physical, emotional, and financial harm because of another party's negligence or wrongful act.

• Serious injuries from a wide variety of accidents.
• Emphasis on helping clients overcome the challenges that follow a traumatic injury.

Motor vehicle accidents

Car accidents

• Injuries resulting from collisions involving passenger vehicles.
• Assistance with pursuing compensation for medical care, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Truck accidents

• Collisions involving commercial trucks or box trucks that can cause catastrophic or life‑long injuries.
• Investigation of fault and pursuit of compensation from responsible parties and their insurers.

Nursing home abuse and neglect

• Injuries to elderly or vulnerable residents in nursing homes and care facilities.
• Cases involving neglect, unsafe conditions, or other failures by facility staff.
• Focus on holding facilities and responsible parties accountable.

Wrongful death

• Claims arising when a person dies because of someone else's negligence or wrongful act.
• Representation of surviving family members seeking compensation and accountability.

Premises liability

• Injuries caused by dangerous or defective conditions on someone else's property.
• Examples include falls and other incidents where a property owner may be responsible for unsafe conditions.

Medical malpractice

• Injuries caused by the negligence of doctors or other medical professionals.
• Cases may involve improper treatment, errors, or failures in medical care.

Insurance claims

• Help dealing with insurance companies after an accident or loss.
• Assistance with pursuing fair payment of valid claims and resolving disputes.

Workers' compensation

• Representation for workers injured on the job in Illinois.
• Guidance through the workers' compensation system, which can be complex.
• Pursuit of benefits and settlements for job‑related injuries.

If a type of injury or claim is not listed here, potential clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly to discuss whether Drake and Collopy, P.C. can assist.

• Firm name: Drake and Collopy, P.C.
• Office address: 20 N. Clark Street, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60602
• City/State: Chicago, Illinois

Phone numbers listed on the website

The website lists more than one phone number in different places. All of the following appear in the firm's own public materials:

• (312) 262-4872 — listed on the Contact Us page as the Chicago office phone.
• (312) 345-0220 — listed on other pages, including attorney contact information.
• (312) 376-3159 — appears in a page description as a contact number.

Callers should use any of the numbers published on the firm's website. For the most up‑to‑date contact number or direct extensions, contact the firm or refer to the current Contact page at drakecollopy.com.

Online contact

• The website provides an online contact / free case review form where potential clients can request a free consultation with an attorney.
• Submitting the form or sending a message does not by itself create an attorney–client relationship.

Office hours

• Specific office hours are not published on the website.
• People who need to confirm office hours or schedule an in‑person meeting should call the firm or use the online contact form.

Lists Chicago and South Lake Tahoe as a location. Names Illinois, Chicago, and Chicago Lawn as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• The firm operates on a contingency fee basis for personal injury matters.
• Clients do not pay attorneys' fees unless the firm obtains a settlement or award in the case.
• "No recovery, no attorneys' fee" reflects the firm's approach: if there is no financial recovery, there is no attorneys' fee owed.

The exact percentage, costs, and terms of representation are set out in the written fee agreement signed with the firm. Those details are not specified in public materials and should be confirmed directly with the firm.

Free consultations and case reviews

• The firm offers free initial consultations / free case reviews for people who have been injured in accidents, on the job, by medical mistakes, or otherwise due to someone else's negligence.
• During the consultation, an attorney reviews the basic facts of the situation and discusses whether Drake and Collopy, P.C. may be able to help.

What is *not* published

• The website does not publish:
• Specific contingency fee percentages.
• Exact costs or expenses that may be charged in addition to attorneys' fees.
• Flat fees or hourly rates (if any) for other types of matters.

Anyone who needs details about fees, costs, or how the contingency arrangement would apply to their specific case should contact Drake and Collopy, P.C. directly.

• More than 50 years of combined experience representing Illinois injury victims and their families.
• The firm has been advocating for injured people since its founding in 1996.
• Focus on serious personal injury, wrongful death, workers' compensation, and related claims.

Results (as publicly reported)

The firm reports having recovered over $100 million for Illinois injury victims.

Examples of individual results mentioned in public materials include:

• $3,250,000 – recovery for a construction worker who sustained a cervical spine injury.
• $1,250,000 – recovery for bladder and bowel injuries due to improper medical treatment for prostate cancer.
• $1,050,000 – recovery for a fractured wrist from a fall on a construction site.
• $837,000 – recovery for a 30‑year‑old woman with a knee injury requiring multiple surgeries.
• $480,000 – workers' compensation claim for a shoulder injury sustained by a union carpenter.
• $475,000 – recovery for an elderly nursing home resident injured in a fall due to staff negligence.
• $435,000 – workers' compensation claim for shoulder and neck injuries sustained at a job site.
• $382,000 – recovery for cervical spine injuries after a worker was struck by equipment on a construction site.

These examples are specific to the facts of those cases. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any other case.

Client service and testimonials

Public client and professional testimonials highlight that the firm:

• Treats clients with respect, compassion, and professionalism.
• Keeps clients informed step by step and responds promptly to questions.
• Is described as aggressive and effective in pursuing settlements and trial results.
• Maintains long‑standing relationships with other law firms that trust Drake and Collopy, P.C. with serious personal injury referrals.

What callers should know

• Every case is different, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, injuries, insurance coverage, and applicable law.
• The firm does not publish any guarantee of results, success rates, or specific timeframes for resolving a case.
• Anyone considering a claim should contact the firm for a free consultation to discuss their particular situation.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.