Theodore G. Karavidas

Of Counsel
tkaravidas@karavidaslaw.com
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Phone: 312.782.4545
 Fax: 312.782.4540

180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2105
Chicago, Illinois 60601

THEODORE G. KARAVIDAS, J.D., is a 1971 graduate of Loyola Academy, a 1975 graduate of Marquette University and a 1979 graduate of The John Marshall Law School. Ted served as a government lawyer for six years before entering private practice. Ted is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried many cases to verdict since 1981. Ted has also worked through the years to train young lawyers in the art of trial practice. Ted has actively participated in numerous bar and community organizations. Ted has also been published in legal and medical publications and has participated on numerous occasions as an invited lectureron various legal issues.

Education

J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence , John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1979
Honors: Moot Court

B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1975
Honors: Political Science Honor Society
Major: Political Science

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

State of Illinois, 1979
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1979
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1985

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Brain Injury Association of Illinois
Chairman, Professional Advisory Board
Former Member, Board of Directors

Chicago Bar Association
Former Chairman, Judiciary Committee
Former Member, Nominating Committee, Judicial Administration and Reform
Committee Memberships: Judiciary, Tort Litigation
Former Investigator and Member, Judicial Evaluation Committee

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Board of Managers
Member, Legislative Committee
Former Member, Board of Advocates

Hellenic Bar Association
First Vice-President
Former Member, Board of Directors

Illinois State Bar Association
Section Memberships: Tort Litigation, Civil Practice

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Litigation Percentage

99% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Published Works

  • "Presenting Expert Testimony in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases" i.e., Magazine, Ontario (Canada) Brain Injury Association
  • "Deposition of Pharmacology Expert" (as to qualifications), Cyclopedia of TrialPractice: Proof of Traumatic Injuries, West Group, 3rd Ed., Vol. 1, 2001
  • "Deposition of Neuropsychologist as to Post-Concussion Syndrome", HandlingAccident Cases, Courtroom Projection of Trauma, Vol. 7, ch. 114, 1999
  • "Considerations in Presenting Expert Testimony", re-Learning Times, LearningServices Corporation, Vol. 6, No. 1, 1999
  • "Deposition of Expert Neurologist" (as to pain disorders), Cyclopedia of TrialPractice: Proof of Traumatic Injuries, West Group, 3rd Ed., Vol. 5, 1998
  • "Deposition of Pharmacist" (as to adverse drug reactions), Cyclopedia of TrialPractice: Proof of Traumatic Injuries, West Group, 3rd Ed., Vol. 5, 1998
  • "Presenting Neuropsychological Evidence in Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation", TheClinical Psychologist, Swets & Zeitlinger, The Netherlands, 1997
  • "Deposition of Neuropsychologist" (regarding major depressive disorder), HandlingAccident Cases: Courtroom Projection of Trauma, West Group, Vol. 7, 1997
  • "Deposition of Neuropsychologist in Brain Injury Case", Handling Accident Cases:Courtroom Projection of Trauma, Clark, Boardman, Callaghan, Vol. 7, 1996

Classes/Seminars Taught

  • Tort Immunity, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Annual Update Seminar
  • Litigation Considerations in Rehabilitation Assessment, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago/Northwestern University Medical School Forensic Issues in Rehabilitation Symposium
  • Presenting Expert Testimony in Traumatic Brain Injury Case, National Head Injury Foundation - Illinois Chapter, Annual Educational Conference
  • Preparing the Expert Witness for Direct and Cross-Examination, American Board of Vocational Experts, Fall Conference
  • The Role of Health Care Provider in Litigation, Behavioral Analysis Society of Illinois, Annual Conference
  • Utilizing Rehabilitation Professionals in Litigation, Premier Rehabilitation Center of Chicago, Annual Conference
  • Direct Examination of the Life Care Planner; Defining Monetary Damages: A seminar presented by Vocational Economics, Inc.
  • Evaluating Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Chronic Pain Cases, Hellenic Bar Association
  • Preparing for and Presenting Expert Testimony in Depositions and at Trial, Cognitive and Rehabilitation Specialists Conference
  • Preparing for Expert Testimony after Daubert, Joiner, Kurnho and Frye, Hellenic Bar Association Annual Seminar
  • Trial Practice Instructor, Young Lawyers Section, Chicago Bar Association Tort Reform Symposium, Hellenic Bar Association
  • "Presenting Expert Testimony in a Traumatic Brain Injury Case", Brain Injury Association of Ohio
  • Voir Dire, North American Brain Injury Society Annual Legal Conference on Brain Injury
  • Proving and Disproving Damages in a Personal Injury Case, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Honors and Awards

  • Named to Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy*
  • AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell Legal Ability Rating: Very High to Preeminent General Ethical Standards Rating: Very High (highest rating given)
  • The "Make A Difference Award" (Brain Injury Association of Illinois)

Past Employment Positions

City of Chicago, Assistant Corporation Counsel, 1980 - 1983

State of Illinois, Assistant Attorney General, 1983 - 1986

Tyrrell and Flynn (Insurance Defense), Trial Attorney, 1986 - 1988

Theodore Karavidas and Associates, Trial Attorney, 1988 - 1996

Nolan Law Group, 1996 - 1997

Languages

Greek

Birth Information

May 9, 1954, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America


*  The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law.  Board certification is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.