Michael T. Gill

Michael Gill has dedicated his professional life to representing persons injured or killed by the negligence of others. He has successfully prosecuted cases for people hurt by unsafe or defective products (including construction equipment and motor vehicles), medical malpractice, motor vehicle and truck accidents, construction accidents, sexual assault, and other negligent acts and omissions. Michael is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He has been honored with the following awards and ratings: "AV" rating by Martindale Hubbell Highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards Leading Lawyers Network Chosen one of the top 5% of Illinois lawyers in the fields of professional malpractice and personal injury law, 2004 to present Illinois SuperLawyer, 2012 to present "Rising Star" 2008 to 2011 AVVO "10.0/10.0 Superb" Rating Forty Under Forty to Watch Named one of the forty Chicago lawyers Under Forty to Watch by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2006 "We take on fewer cases than most law firms. Doing so allows us to give each case the attention it deserves and requires. We know that each lawsuit weighs on the minds of our clients, and we strive to end each case as quickly and successfully as possible." Michael Gill Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Michael T. Gill included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors "AV" rating by Martindale Hubbell Leading Lawyers Network Chosen one of the top 5% of Illinois lawyers in the fields of professional malpractice and personal injury law, 2004 to present Illinois SuperLawyer, 2012 to present "Rising Star" 2008 to 2011 AVVO "10.0/10.0 Superb" Rating Forty Under Forty to Watch, Named one of the Forty Chicago lawyers Under Forty to Watch by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2006 Other Sources of Feedback About Michael T. Gill Included on the 2026Illinois Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2018 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2011 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2009 Illinois Super Lawyers list 2008 Illinois Super Lawyers list

• Founder/Partner

• Hofeld & Schaffner, Law Clerk, 1995 to 1997
• Bruce R. Pfaff & Associates, Ltd., Trial Lawyer, 1997 to 2002
• Pfaff & Gill, Ltd., Shareholder, 2003 to 2013
• Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd., 2013 to 2024
• Gill Ports, Ltd., 2024-2025
• Gill Ports Hoste LLC, 2025 to present

• ABOTA Masters In Trial, March 10, 2017 - Present
• Trial Practice Intensive, Adjunct Professor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2010 - 2014
• Product Liability from Plaintiff's Perspective, CBA Tort Litigation Committee, March 10, 2010 - Present
• IPI Update - Sharpen Your Trial Skills, Illinois State Bar Association, February 27, 2009 - Present
• Standard of Care & IPI 105.01, ITLA Medical Malpractice Seminar, December 6, 2008 - Present
• The IPI, Illinois Supreme Court, and Trying a Products Liability Case in Illinois, ITLA Products Liability Committee Webinar, April 24, 2008 - Present
• Tort Law Update - Specific Torts, ISBA Tort Law Section, June 29, 2008 - Present
• ATLA Trial Team - Head Coach, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2004 - 2007
• Anatomy of a Medical Negligence Case, ACOOG, 2006 - Present
• Picking a Jury in Cook County, CBA/YLS Tort Litigation Committee, 2005 - Present
• Managing Referring Attorney Relationships, CBA Tort Litigation Committee, 2003 - Present
• Handling Jury Instructions at Trial, CBA Young Lawyer's Section, Tort Litigation Committee, 2002 - Present

• Illinois
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 2009 - Present (Member)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), 1997 - Present (Amicus Curiae Committee)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), 1997 - Present (Medical Negligence Committee)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), 2008 - Present (Product Liability Committee)
• Chicago Bar Association (CBA), 1997 - Present (Tort Litigation Committee)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ) (Member)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), 2003 - 2004 (Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), 2005 - 2007 (Tort Law Section Council)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), 2008 - 2011 (Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council)
• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), 2008 - 2011 (General Assembly)