Marisa Schostok - Libertyville, IL
Attorney at Dudley & Lake
Personal Injury Lawyers in Libertyville, IL
325 N. Milwaukee Ave. Suite 202 Libertyville, IL 60048
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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13
Years
Experience
Libertyville Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 07/20/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
Attorney Information
Overview
Marisa Schostok is a trial lawyer and partner at Dudley & Lake. Ms. Schostok concentrates her practice in the areas of personal injury, trucking accidents, wrongful death and medical malpractice.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Schostok spent several years at the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office where she prosecuted criminal matters. She has tried numerous cases to verdict and has argued matters before the Illinois Appellate Court. Ms. Schostok is a tenacious advocate for her clients and works tirelessly to ensure those injured by negligence receive the justice they deserve.
Since joining Dudley & Lake in 2016, Ms. Schostok has received verdicts and settlements totaling over $100 million for her clients. Most recently, Marisa obtained a $25 million verdict in a 14-day trial in Cook County Circuit Court on behalf of the family of a 55-year-old man who died as a result of an undiagnosed and untreated anastomotic leak following hernia surgery at a local hospital.
In addition to her dedication to justice for her clients, Ms. Schostok also devotes her time to the community through her participation in education and local charities. Ms. Schostok is a guest lecturer on the topic of Negligence at Northwestern University’s, Kellogg Graduate School of Management and serves on the board of the non-profit charity, The Michael Matters Foundation, which provides financial assistance to brain cancer patients.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Illinois Super Lawyers®: Super Lawyers, 2024-2026
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2021-2023
- Leading Lawyers Emerging Lawyer, 2017-2026
- Chicago Law Bulletin Publishing Company: “40 Under Forty Illinois Attorneys to Watch” in Illinois, 2024
- Chicago Lawyer: Top Women Lawyers, 2023
- Jury Verdict Reporter: Trial Lawyer Excellence Award for Highest Reported Lake County Settlement in 2022 (2023)
- Lake County Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, 2017
Other Sources of Feedback About Marisa Schostok
Included on the 2026 Illinois 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
Education
Legal Education
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The John Marshall Law School,
Chicago,
Illinois, 2013
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Dayton, 2010
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office
Classes and Seminars
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Jury Selection Presentation, ITLA Trial Practice and Tips Seminar, 2020
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Presenting Witnesses at Depositions and Trial, ITLA Ethics & Professionalism Seminar, 2021
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Client Communications & Conflict, ITLA Ethics & Professionalism Seminar, 2023
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Program Chair of the ITLA Women’s Caucus Trial Practice & Tips Seminar, 2024
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Using the Audit Trail to Get the Results Your Client Deserves, ITLA Justice Achieved: Successful Outcomes Seminar, 2025
- Guest Lecturer, Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, “Negligence”, 2023 – 2026
Pro Bono Activities
- President, The Michael Matters Foundation
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Seminar and Program Planning Co-Chair, 2025 - Present
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Nominating Committee, 2024 - 2025
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Board of Managers, 2018 - Present
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Women’s Caucus Chair, 2021 - 2024
- Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee, 2023 - Present
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
- Lake County Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
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