Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1994
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Steven A. Berman is a personal injury attorney and partner at Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd., in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Berman has over 25 years of experience and handles cases involving construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and slip-and-fall accidents, representing injury victims throughout Chicago.
Mr. Berman has argued dozens of jury trials over the course of his legal career in both trial courts and courts of appeal. He has recovered major awards for his clients, including several multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. In one case, he was able to secure a settlement of more than $10 million. In another case, he successfully argued that Illinois law should be more generous toward people who have been injured after slipping on ice that has formed due to unsafe plowing practices. He is fiercely committed to his clients and always strives to protect their right to compensation.
Outside of the office, Mr. Berman is active in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, serving on the Board of Managers. Committed to continuing professional education, he has spoken on personal injury topics to his colleagues in the association. Additionally, he is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.
After earning a bachelor’s degree from Bradley University, Mr. Berman received his law degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law. He has practiced at Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. since 1998. He holds licenses to practice law before all Illinois state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip and Fall
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1994, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.anesilaw.com/attorneys/steven-a-berman/
Bar / Professional Activity
- ITLA, Board of Managers
- Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Illinois State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1994
- Illinois, 1994
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Russell v. the Village of Lake Villa, 335 Ill. App. 3d 990 (2002) Foley v. Builtech Constr., Inc., 2019 IL APP (1st) 180941
Honors
- Leading Lawyers in Illinois
Educational Background
- Bradley University, B.S., 1991
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026