Ted N. Gianaris

Ted N. Gianaris serves as the firm's Special Counsel for Access to Justice. He coordinates the firm's pro bono efforts in a meaningful way to ensure those who need help most receive it. Through his solo practice, he also litigates cases for marginalized individuals, populations and communities. "It's my firm belief that legal justice should be available to everyone," Ted said. "This is why I became a trial lawyer who helps individuals and families injured by catastrophic personal injuries, and also why I help communities wrecked by environmental disasters." Prior to this role, Ted was a partner at the firm for 20 years and member of the leadership team. He also served as a leading voice in the formation of the firm's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which he co-chaired until taking on his current role. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Ted N. Gianaris included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Ted N. Gianaris 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

• Of Counsel: Access to Justice

• Southern Illinois Coal Miners' Black Lung Clinic

• Exclusive focus on Mesothelioma and Asbestos

• Asbestos Still Killing Families, Decades Later, McClatchy News Service

• Illinois, 1996
• Missouri, 1997
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2015

• American Association for Justice (Member)
• American Bar Association
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
• Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation (Board Member)