Shauna M. Martin - Arlington Heights, IL

Overview

Shauna Martin is a highly skilled trial attorney who began her career at a notable Chicago firm where she concentrated on civil defense litigation, specifically in the area of medical negligence. She has tried numerous cases resulting in favorable verdicts for her clients.

Relentless in and out of the courtroom, Shauna has successfully defended her clients. Thus, she has a unique understanding when it comes to the mindset of insurance and corporate entities and is well versed in a wide variety of medical specialties including surgery, dentistry and psychiatry.

In addition to her outstanding knowledge of the healthcare business, Shauna excels in national and international cases involving product liability. She has significant experience with product manufacturers and distributors of bicycles, tools, punch press machines, recreational equipment and e-cigarettes in both the U.S. and abroad. She is well versed in the business of hospitality providers, including ski resorts, restaurants and recreational facilities.

Shauna graduated from Loyola University of Chicago Law School with honors. During her time at Loyola, she clerked at one of the city's premier plaintiff's personal injury law firms and for Honorable William D. Maddux, former chief judge of the Law Division in Cook County. This unique experience handling cases from both the plaintiff and defense sides gives her a dual perspective and a deeper understanding of legal matters. Shauna's distinctive ability to thoroughly analyze cases has led to the most favorable resolution strategies possible for each of her clients.

Shauna has been named a Top Attorney in Illinois Rising Stars since 2017. She is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Women's Bar Association of Illinois. Shauna was born and raised in Illinois, where she currently resides with her family.