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Dudley & Lake

Dudley & Lake - Libertyville, IL

Personal Injury Lawyers in Libertyville, IL

325 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 202 Libertyville, IL 60048

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  • 4 Super Lawyers®
  • 27 Years
    Experience

Libertyville Personal Injury Law Firm

Updated: 07/21/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Personal Injury
  • Catastrophic Injuries
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Nursing Home Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Wrongful Death

Firm Information

Overview

Based in Libertyville, Illinois, we at Dudley & Lake are dedicated to representing individuals and families whose lives have been upended by serious accidents, negligence and abuse. Since our founding in 2001, we have committed ourselves to providing powerful, client-focused advocacy, helping injury victims throughout Northern and Central Illinois pursue the justice and financial compensation they rightfully deserve.

Our firm handles a wide range of complex personal injury matters. Our practice areas include car, truck and motor vehicle accidents, as well as workers' compensation, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death cases. We also excel in highly sensitive litigation, including medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and cases involving sexual abuse, assault and filming. We understand that an unexpected tragedy creates immense physical, emotional and financial burdens. Our team works closely with clients to guide them through every stage of the legal system with clarity and confidence.

In every case we accept, we strive to build relationships based on trust, accessibility and clear communication. Because no two situations are alike, we take the time to understand each client’s unique circumstances and long-term needs before developing a tailored legal strategy designed to hold negligent parties accountable.

Our co-founders, J. Matthew Dudley and Thomas M. Lake, established the firm with a commitment to delivering trial-ready advocacy backed by deeply personalized attention. This relentless preparation has allowed us to secure some of the largest results in Illinois history.

Our landmark victories include a $25.31 million verdict in a wrongful death medical malpractice case, a $25.04 million verdict in a malpractice birth injury case and a $20 million settlement with a hospital for a minor in a malpractice case.

At Dudley & Lake, we emphasize rigorous preparation and compassionate service, helping our clients move forward while pursuing the maximum recovery possible.


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J. Matthew Dudley

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Thomas M. Lake

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Samantha Papagianis

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David Pribyl

Of Counsel

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Marisa Schostok

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J. Matthew Dudley

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Thomas M. Lake

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Samantha Papagianis

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David Pribyl

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Marisa Schostok

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Libertyville, IL

325 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Suite 202
Libertyville, IL 60048

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Chicago, IL  (32.5 miles)

20 N. Clark St.
Suite 720
Chicago, IL 60602

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Peoria, IL  (138.6 miles)

300 Northeast Perry Ave.
Peoria, IL 61603

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