Schwartz Jambois attorneys earn 2026 Best Lawyers recognition

Schwartz Jambois said four of its attorneys were recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers rankings on Aug. 25, highlighting the Orland Park injury firm's profile in Illinois personal injury litigation. The honors include three attorneys in Best Lawyers and one attorney on the Ones to Watch list.

Why it matters: - The recognitions put Schwartz Jambois in front of peers and potential clients as a high-profile Illinois injury firm. - Best Lawyers honors can influence how clients evaluate experience, courtroom record and reputation in personal injury cases. - The awards also underscore the firm’s depth across plaintiff and defense work, wrongful death claims and nursing home injury matters.

What happened: - Schwartz Jambois announced that four attorneys were recognized in the 2026 Best Lawyers rankings. - The announcement was dated Aug. 25, 2026. - Allen Schwartz was recognized in Personal Injury Litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. - Craig P. Mannarino was named to Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. - Paul D. Richter was named to Best Lawyers in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. - Caitlin K. Finnegan was named to the Best Lawyers "Ones to Watch" list.

The details: - Allen Schwartz has more than 40 years of legal experience. - Schwartz has secured multiple jury verdicts across Illinois. - Multiple Schwartz cases have been valued at more than $1 million. - Craig P. Mannarino has 30 years of legal experience. - Mannarino led pharmaceutical litigation in a Cook County, Illinois case that resolved for more than $2 billion. - Mannarino has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 15 years. - Paul D. Richter has more than 20 years of experience in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. - Richter has earned more than $15 million in compensation for victims of nursing home injury and abuse and their families. - Caitlin K. Finnegan has held the Ones to Watch distinction since 2021. - Best Lawyers uses the Ones to Watch category to recognize peer-reviewed work by attorneys with under 10 years of practice. - Schwartz Jambois handles personal injury claims throughout Illinois. - The firm works on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, product liability and nursing home injury claims. - The firm says it helps injured individuals and families pursue compensation after serious accidents or negligence. - The firm provided a free initial consultation phone number: 312-782-2525. - The firm’s website is the firm’s website.

Between the lines: - The mix of veteran lawyers and a younger attorney on the Ones to Watch list suggests the firm is trying to signal both experience and continuity. - Recognition across multiple practice areas can help a personal injury firm reinforce breadth, not just one standout lawyer. - The timing and language frame the honors as both a professional milestone and a marketing asset.

What's next: - Schwartz Jambois is likely to use the Best Lawyers recognition in future client outreach and case marketing. - The firm will continue offering consultations to people seeking personal injury representation in Illinois.

The bottom line: - Four attorney honors give Schwartz Jambois another credential to compete in Illinois' crowded personal injury market.