Joseph W Phebus graduated with honors (Order of the Coif) from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1968 after service in the military. He is a 1962 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Engineering.

His professional recognitions include:

Merit Recognitions

· Illinois’ Top 100 Leading Lawyers (Super Lawyers and Rising Stars magazine 2007)

· Illinois Super Lawyers--plaintiffs’ personal injury (Crain’s Chicago magazine 2007)

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

· Legal Ability—rating A (very high to preeminent)

· General Recommendation—rating V (very high)

For many years he has been involved representing claimants in wrongful death and personal injury actions, including those arising out of medical negligence and aircraft crashes. In association with local attorneys, he has served as lead attorney in trials in other states including Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Florida and Wisconsin.

He is also extensively involved in class action litigation having served as lead counsel in several cases, including a case against Illinois Blue Cross involving the handling of co-payments, Country Companies Insurance Company in regard to the use of non-OEM parts, and truck bed liner manufacturers concerning fire hazards. Other class actions include suits against motor vehicle insurance companies involving use of non-OEM parts and involving failure to pay diminished value, suits against telephone service providers involving cramming and in-line wire maintenance, suits against lenders involving forced placed collateral protection insurance, and suits against petroleum companies concerning advertising.

Birth Information:

Champaign, Illinois