Jason A. Marker

Bar / Professional Activity

• DuPage County Bar Association, Member
• Illinois State Bar Association, Member
• Will County Bar Association, Member
• Illinois, 2000
• Workers Compensation Lawyers Association (WCLA), Member
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association - Member, 2011

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• In 2011, Mr. Marker obtained settlements/verdicts for the firm totaling over $2,105.110. Most notable are the following: 2/2/11 - Doe v. Rehab - Workers' Compensation claims settled for $80,000. 2/24/11 - Doe v. Tile Company - Workers' Compensation claim settled for $170,000. 3/5/11 - Doe v. UTICA - Personal Injury Claim settled for $80,000.00. 5/10/11 Doe v. Defendant - Personal Injury claim settled for $100,000. 12/10/11 - Doe v. Employer - Workers Compensation claim settled for $150,000. 12/17/11 - Doe v. Employer - Verdict received on Workers' Compensation claim for over $125,000, 2011
• Galvan v. USF, USA - 23 WC 011183 - Award by Arbitrator Huebsch awarding the injured worker payment of all medical (over $15,000) and time off work ($36,800), 2025
• Alamdar v. Professional Security - 17 WC 12709 - Award by Arbitrator Hegarty for payment of all medical (over $100,000), payment of time off and penalties in the amount of over $50,000, 2024
• In 2012, Mr. Marker's settlements/verdicts totaled over $1,695,000.00. Most notable are the following: 4/9/12 - Doe v. Asphalt Co - Workers' Compensation settlement of $245,000. 3/5/12 - Doe v. Towing Co - Workers' Compensation settlement for $150,000. 12/28/12 - Doe v. Hotel - Workers' Compensation claim settled for $90,000. 10/25/12 - Doe v. Factory - Workers' Compensation settlement for $125,000. 10/1/12 - Doe v. Driver - Personal Injury claim resulting in settlement of $100,000.00. 7/31/12 - Doe v. Waste Co - Workers' Compensation settlement of over $150,000. 7/1/12 - Doe v. Driver - Personal Injury settlement of policy limits of $100,000, 2012
• In 2013, Mr. Marker obtained total settlement over $1,350,000.00. Notable settlements and/or verdicts include the following: 8/9/13 - Doe v. Survey Co.. - Workers' Compensation settlement of $165,000. 4/8/13 - Doe v. Casino - Workers' Compensation settlement of $82,500. 6/24/13 - Doe v. Homeowners Association - Personal Injury settlement of $345,000. 6/28/13 - Doe v. Trucking Co. - Workers' Compensation settlement of $83,000. 8/2/13 - Doe v. Hospital - Workers' Compensation settlement for $44,000. 8/9/13 - Doe v. Construction - Workers' Compensation settlement for $160,000. 10/18/13 - Doe v. Construction Co. - Workers' Compensation settlement for $84,000. 9/23/13 - Doe v. Retail Shop - Workers' Compensation settlement for $35,000., 2013
• 2016-2017 Verdicts: 2016 - Spayer v. Netcom - award by Arbitrator Carlson in favor of Petitioner awarding benefits for an aggravation of a stomach injury that requires surgery and potential lifetime treatment. 2016 - Kolcz v. Express - award by Arbitrator Hagerty in favor of Petitioner awarding benefits for a finger injury that was highly disputed. 2017 - Watanabe v. Yummy Yogurt - award by Arbitrator Mason in favor of Petitioner for significant injuries to her arm and hand requiring multiple surgeries and future medical treatment.
• A summary of Mr. Marker's notable settlements/verdicts are as follows: In 2010, Mr. Marker brought in settlements/verdicts for the firm totaling over $2,180.616.00. Most notable are: 3/25/10 - Doe v. American Charter - Workers' Compensation case tried before Arbitrator Fratianni, awarded a permanent total disability, ultimately case settled for $304,070.14. (largest award made from the Injured Workers' Benefit Fund to date) 4/21/10 - Doe v. IMRF - Workers' Compensation claim settled for $81,435.75. 6/22/10 - Doe v. Central Mutual - Personal Injury claim settled for $200,000. 6/29/10. Doe v. Meade - Personal Injury claim - trial court granted summary judgment against Plaintiff, the case was appealed to the Appellate Court by Mr. Marker and was reversed and remanded to the trial court and eventually settled for $45,000. 9/24/10 - Doe v. Panaderia - Personal Injury case settled for $185,000. 10/27/10 - Doe v. Shorewood - Personal Injury claim settled for $150,000

Videos

• Video created and produced by YellowBook., Marker & Associates Firm Video, 2013
• Firm radio Advertisement from 2014., Marker Makes It Right, 2014
• Marker & Associates Website Video, 2017

Representative Clients

• Since Mr. Marker represent injured persons, Mr. Marker does not have single employers or clients so to speak. Mr. Marker has represented injured workers from a variety of employment backgrounds, including construction workers in nearly every trade, policemen, policewomen, housekeepers, medical professionals, nurses, and handymen. In and around the firm located in Bolingbrook, IL, Mr. Marker has represented injured workers from Edward Hospital, Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, Bridgestone Firestone, Crest Hill Police Department, Target, Walmart, Meijers, Empress Casino Joliet, Costco, TGI Friday's Restaurants, and Zales Corporation, to name a few.

Pro bono / Community Service

• After opening his own firm in 2013, Mr. Marker was involved in the local community by providing assistance to Adopt-a-Pet and donating extensive items to GoodWill, AmVets, and serving as a volunteer coach for youth baseball, 2012
• Previously, the firm Mr. Marker was a partner with, QMM, had made donations to various organizations, including the local Girl Scouts of America, Habitate for Humanity, and Adopt a Pet., 2009

Honors

• Community award by the Village of Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce for best in business., Bolingbrook Best of Business Award, Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce, 2010
• QMM was awarded the Business Formation and Family Law Firm of the Year Award in Illinois by CorporateINTL in 2010., Firm Award, CorporateINTL, 2010
• Selected as an "Emerging Lawyer" in the areas of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury law by Law Bulletin Publishing Company's Leading Lawyers division whose purpose is to identify the top 2% of lawyers who are 40 years old and younger and have proven themselves professional, ethical and experienced at an early point in their legal career., Emerging Lawyer, Law Bulletin Publishing Company's Leading Lawyers, 2015

Educational Background

• Mr. Marker graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Science degree. He majored in political science, with a minor in Philosophy. While at ISU, he served 1 year as a University Academic Senator and was heavily involved in his fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa., 1997
• Mr. Marker graduated from Naperville Central High School in Naperville, IL., 1993

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Mr. Marker was part of a panel chosen to review and discuss various work injury cases with doctors via this DuPage Medical seminar. He was chosen to speak as the Petitioner's expert panel member along with two doctors, 1 attorney on the Defense side, and a current Arbitrator with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission., Speaker/Presenter, 2016
• Mr. Marker lectured to the Will County Bar Association, Civil Committee, on a summary of recent changes to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act., Speaker, A Summary of Workers' Compensation, Will County Bar Association, Civil Committee, 2011

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Nominated and appointed chairman of the Civil Committee of the Will County Bar Association., 2011
• In the field of Workers' Compensation - Mr. Marker settled the first ever permanent total disability award made under the Injured Workers' Benefit Fund, which broke new ground for how PTD cases are now handled at the Commission and by the Attorney General's office with respect to payouts in PTD cases under the fund. The total settlement of the case was $304,070.14., 2010
• Significant Appellate Work: 2011 - Principe v. County, 05 L 1083, Rule 23 Order and Decision filed 9/5/07 - Mr. Marker brough an appeal to the 2nd District Appellate Court in Elgin and successfully reversed a summary judgment ruling made by Judge Elsner. The matter was remanded and eventually settled. 2013 - Gilbert v. Illinois Tool Works, 12 MR 2070 - Mr. Marker brough an appeal to the Circuit Court of Will County from an Industrial Commission decision and successfully reversed the Commission's decision, remanding the matter back to the Arbitrator.

• Caregivers
• Drivers/Transportation Workers
• Emergency Responders
• Factory Workers
• Nurses/Healthcare Professionals
• Restaurant Workers
• Retail Workers
• Trades Professionals
• Warehouse Professionals

“Jason is a highly-experienced, smart, aggressive, and successful workers' compensation attorney.”

“Jason is an excellent attorney with extensive knowledge and understanding of his practice area. He treats clients, colleagues and opposing counsel kindly and with the kind of respect many forego these days.”

“Jason Marker breaks the mold of the typical lawyer. He is friendly, but aggressive. He is busy, but accessible. He fights hard for his clients while maintaining a great deal of respect and integrity. He has a wealth of knowledge of injury law and is tenacious in leveraging his skills and experience for the benefit of his clients.”