Alex Campos

Alex Campos is a trial lawyer and partner at Dudley & Lake in Chicago, Illinois, representing victims and their families in medical negligence and other personal injury matters. At the firm he pursues accountability and meaningful compensation for people harmed by medical errors, elder-care failings and related wrongful conduct, guiding clients through complex litigation from investigation to resolution.

Early in his career, Mr. Campos represented medical providers and hospitals at a prominent Chicago defense firm, gaining an inside view of how institutions and insurers evaluate and defend claims. That experience informs his case development and settlement strategies, allowing him to anticipate defensive approaches and prepare litigation that withstands rigorous scrutiny.

The courtroom is where he applies those lessons: Mr. Campos has tried numerous cases to verdict and has handled matters before the Illinois Appellate Court. He emphasizes meticulous preparation, clear presentation of medical and factual evidence, and vigorous advocacy at trial when settlement is not possible, ensuring client positions are advanced forcefully at every stage.

Professional recognition and bar involvement reflect his standing among peers and the bench. Mr. Campos has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in personal injury and medical malpractice since 2016, an honor limited to a small percentage of attorneys under 40 in Illinois. He is active in the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, and in 2023 he was invited to join The Society of Trial Lawyers.

A Chicago-area native, Mr. Campos completed his undergraduate studies at Boston College before earning his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago (formerly John Marshall Law School), where he served as editor-in-chief of a law journal and appeared on the Dean’s List. He has also taught as an adjunct professor at The University of Illinois Chicago and accepted court appointments as a guardian ad litem through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, contributing to both legal education and pro bono representation.

Notable recoveries illustrate his commitment to clients: Mr. Campos secured a $4.425 million settlement in a nursing home medication-mismanagement matter and a $3 million recovery for an assisted living resident who suffered physical abuse. He approaches each case with rigorous preparation, client-centered communication and a readiness to pursue trial when necessary to achieve just outcomes.