Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1987
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Jonathan Walner is the Managing Attorney and Shareholder at Walner Law in Chicago, Illinois. His practice primarily focuses on pre-litigation matters involving the investigation, documentation, and proof of personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice claims. He also handles uninsured and underinsured motorist cases, complex medical malpractice and product liability claims, and injuries resulting from truck accidents. His experience includes mass tort litigation involving transvaginal mesh and hip and knee prosthetic injuries, as well as significant class action and antitrust matters.
Mr. Walner is admitted to the Illinois State Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the state bars of Arizona and Missouri. He serves as a Chair-Appointed Arbitrator in Cook County’s Mandatory Arbitration System and has arbitrated more than 75 cases. His professional affiliations include the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and American Bar Association.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Walner supports community and charitable initiatives, including organizations serving children and adults with disabilities. He is committed to investigating claims thoroughly and helping injured clients pursue compensation through informed legal representation.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Trucking Accidents
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1987, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.walnerlaw.com/about-us/jonathan-walner/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Illinois State Bar, 1987
- United States District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1987
- State Bar of Arizona, 2022
- State Bar of Missouri, 2025
- The chair appointed Cook County Mandatory Arbitration. Arbitrated more than 75 cases in the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration system; settled over $50 million in personal injury cases; held many class actions the firm initiated involving over 1 million class members.
- Chicago Bar Association – Member
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association – Member
- Illinois State Bar Association – Member
- American Bar association – Member
Pro bono / Community Service
- Judge – American Trial Lawyers, Law School Competition
- Lifetime Member, University of Michigan Alumni Association
- Fundraiser – University of Michigan Business School
- Keshet School for Children – Co-dinner Chair
- Little City Foundation – Home for Disabled Adults – Co-dinner Chair
- Volunteer Income Tax Assisting Program
Educational Background
- Continuous Legal Education (CLE) - ATLA College of Advocacy
- B.B.A. - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI - 1984
- J.D. - Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago Kent College of Law - Chicago, IL - 1987
Office location for Jonathan Walner
33 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-971-1167
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2027