You don’t have to navigate Workers’ Comp alone in Chicago.

Get clear answers and trusted guidance before mistakes cost your claim.

Trevor Granberg, Partner

Parente & Norem has recovered millions for injured workers - but more importantly, Trevor will tell you if you even need a lawyer before you sign anything.

Serving injured workers across Cook County, Will County, and all of Chicagoland
No obligation. No pressure. Just clear guidance on your workers’ comp claim.
Nation's Top One Percent - NADC - EmblemTop 10 Jury Verdicts - Illinois - AwardTop 50 Jury Verdicts - Motor Vehicle Accidents - AwardAmerica's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys - AwardTop 10 Railroad Accident Trial Lawyers - Award

Client Testimonials

WON $675 MILLION FOR OUR CLIENTS

Proudly Serving Cook County and Workers Across Illinois

Joseph Parente, Christopher Norem, Trevor Granberg, and the attorneys at the Law Offices of Parente & Norem have decades of experience helping injured workers secure the benefits and protections they are entitled to under Illinois workers’ compensation law.

With more than $675 million recovered for injured clients, our firm is widely recognized across Chicagoland for delivering trusted guidance, responsive service, and proven results—especially in complex and contested workers’ compensation claims.

Our attorneys are known not just for results, but for taking the time to explain your rights, protect your job, and guide you through every step of the workers’ comp process. That commitment to injured workers has earned us recognition as one of the Top 100 Personal Injury Law Firms in America and consistently high client reviews throughout Illinois.

Whether you were injured on a construction site, in a warehouse, at a hospital, or on the job in any industry, we are committed to helping you avoid costly mistakes and obtain the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve—medical care, wage replacement, and long-term protection.

Christopher & Joseph of the Law Offices of Parente & Norem

Experience. Dedication. Proven Results.

Christopher M. Norem

In pursuit of justice for victims of serious workplace injury.

The Law Offices of Parente & Norem, P.C. is a civil litigation and trial firm with a strong focus on representing injured workers throughout Chicago and across Illinois. Our attorneys handle a wide range of work-related injury claims, including construction site injuries, transportation and railroad injuries, repetitive-stress injuries, occupational illnesses, and other workplace accidents covered under Illinois workers’ compensation law.

A work injury can disrupt your health, income, and peace of mind. Our role is to help you understand your rights, avoid costly mistakes, and pursue the full workers’ compensation benefits available to you—medical care, wage replacement, and long-term protection—while guiding you through the process with clarity and care.

Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award - The National Trial Lawyers

$30.00M

JURY VERDICT
Jury Verdict for double fatality. This verdict was the highest amount ever awarded in Winnebago County.

$19.20M

JURY VERDICT
Jury Verdict for the death of a 37 year-old woman survived by one child as a result of medical negligence.

$650.00M

MONEY RECOVERED
Total Money Recovered for our clients with many settlements and judgments into the 7 figure range.

$18.60M

JURY VERDICT
Jury Verdict for the wrongful death of a 54 year old Canadian truck driver. This verdict was over 6x more than the proposed settlement by the plaintiff.

$30.00M

JURY VERDICT
Jury Verdict for double fatality. This verdict was the highest amount ever awarded in Winnebago County.

$19.20M

JURY VERDICT
Jury Verdict for the wrongful death of a 37 year-old woman survived by one child as a result of medical negligence.

$18.60M

JURY VERDICT
Jury Verdict for the wrongful death of a 54 year old Canadian truck driver. This verdict was over 6x more than the proposed settlement by the plaintiff.

$650.00M

MONEY RECOVERED
Total Money Recovered for our clients with many settlements and judgments into the 7 figure range.
Law Offices of Parente & Norem, PC - Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers
The Law Offices of Parente & Norem, P.C. is a civil litigation and trial firm concentrating in personal injury. We service the Greater Chicago area.
CHICAGO OFFICE

221 North LaSalle Street,
Suite 1750
Chicago, Illinois 60601

Phone: (312) 641-5926
Fax: (312) 641-5929
JOLIET OFFICE

58 E Clinton St,
5th floor
Joliet, IL 60432

Phone: (312) 641-5926

One Conversation With Trevor Could Save Your Worker’s Comp Claim.

Trevor Granberg - Worker's Compensation Lawyer

Trevor Granberg, Partner

Recovered millions for injured workers — but more importantly, Trevor will tell you if you even need a lawyer before you sign anything.

No obligation. No pressure. Just clear guidance on your workers’ comp claim.