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Andrew Purcell

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Medical Malpractice

Language

English

About

I was born and raised in Kankakee, Illinois and knew from a young age I wanted to be an attorney.  Studying the constitution and history in grade school, I was drawn to the law and spent parts of my summer vacations watching trials in the Kankakee County Courthouse. After 16 years of practicing law in Chicago, l returned to my local roots and joined Spiros Law in 2015. The personal satisfaction I have gained from helping injured persons and their families and a desire to help members of my own community and beyond, prompted me to bring my skills as an experienced courtroom lawyer back to Kankakee County, where I live with my wife and three children. I am based in our firm's Kankakee office, but proud to be part of the Spiros team serving clients from our offices in Champaign and Danville, Illinois as well.My career has included 12 years (seven as a partner) at a national law firm in Chicago, where I handled a wide variety of complex litigation matters, including personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.  My cases have involved catastrophic occurrences including industrial accidents, electrocutions, auto/trucking accidents, fires, explosions, and building collapse. My experience representing personal injury plaintiffs has included working with my former partner to successfully obtain a $5 million verdict for a 13-year-old girl who lost her parents and infant brother when they were killed in an accident with a tractor-trailer on a Georgia highway. This was believed to be the largest wrongful death verdict in Dalton County, Georgia at that time. I have also obtained favorable settlements for clients in cases involving a fatal helicopter crash and motor vehicle accidents.I love the courtroom and I am a fierce advocate for my clients. I have been involved in more than 30 trials and more than 100 arbitrations and mediations. I am licensed to practice in Illinois, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, the Northern District of Indiana and the Eastern District of Wisconsin. I have appeared in state courts in Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and Wisconsin.My life is not all about the law. I believe in being active in the community where I live and work.  I serve  on the finance committee for Bishop McNamara Catholic School in Kankakee and am past president of the school's board of directors. I am a past member and vice chairman of the Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission, and I was co-chairman of Kankakee County Courthouse Centennial Celebration in 2009. I am an active member of St. Patrick’s Church in Kankakee, where I serve as a Eucharistic Minister, and past co-chairman of the church’s 2014-2015 Capital Campaign Committee. I am a member of Knights of Columbus Council 745 in Kankakee.  I have also enjoyed serving as a coach for my childrens' youth baseball, softball and soccer teams.Outside of practicing law, I spend my time enjoying my biggest achievement: my family -- an amazing wife and three great kids.

Practices Areas

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury

Language

English

Contact

Spiros Law, P.C.1230 W Court StKankakee, IL, 60901-3348

Office: (844) 844-2832

Website: N/A

Reviews

Maureen
February 9, 2021

I highly reccomend Mr. Purcell. He is a very professional and knowledgeable lawyer who will work hard for you. He is always willing to answer any questions you may have and explains everything to you thoroughly.

Chuck
August 31, 2020

I was injured on the job, never had anything happened like this in my life. I jumped through all the hoops a company can make you do. In the end it was suffering on top of suffering and finally surgery. I was very reluctant to seek legal help, didn't know if I was entitled to compensation in the matter. I can't express enough how happy I was I made the call to Spiros Law. Even during this time of pandemic they made everything a piece of cake. Mr Purcell is highly professional, extremely law knowledgeable and overall a very freindly and down to earth person. He helped me in my case 100%. In the end like I said if you are unsure about legal injury help please don't hesitate and call for Andrew Purcell. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and thank you again personally.

anonymous
November 19, 2019

Mr. Purcell was very impressive in the handling of my case. I suffered a nasty fall in a restaurant resulting in limited use of my right arm & shoulder & a steel plate in my elbow. Mr. Purcell handled the case in an efficient & professional manner which resulted in a settlement which was satisfactory to all parties involved. He kept us informed during the entire process & was available every step of the way.

anonymous
February 10, 2022

I am so grateful I found Spiros Law firm. My case was difficult but they never gave up. They kept fighting and negotiating to get me the most. They were patient with me and empathetic even during the times I became frustrated. They were easily accessible and available. I was always kept informed in the process of my case which put my mind at ease. Great Team!!! Thank you Andrew Purcell..

Sara
February 3, 2022

Andy Purcell helped to make my entire situation better. He explained everything to me in terms I could understand and put in the extra effort to make sure nothing was let unturned. He made my experience hassle free. I would definitely recommend Andy Purcell to entire in need of an attorney

Mackenzie
January 14, 2022

Andy Purcell the and law firm were very helpful professional kind understanding caring etc I was lucky to have Andrew Purcell on my case he went above and beyond did more than what his job required him to

Roderick
January 5, 2022

Mr.Purcell helped me with my case..He and his team did and good job providing me with information that I didn't no.Keep up the good work!!

Nathan
October 22, 2021

Mr. Purcell was very persistent and punctual with his timing in contacting me during the whole process. Any changes or news from the other party was promptly related to me and his advice on our next moves were very beneficial to me. 10/10 for my rating. I would definitely recommend Mr. Purcell to anyone looking for an attorney specializing in his area of law. Thank you to Mr. Purcell and his staff for all the work they provided.

Lindsay
September 22, 2021

Andy Purcell is very reliable and honest, gets great results for you and makes it extremely convenient for you to continue with your work and personal life while he works hard for you. I highly recommend Andy and his team and will continue to use his services for anything I need again!

Vicky
June 8, 2021

Andy was very diligent even during Covid to get my claim taken care of. He always took the time to explain things to me and kept me in the loop every step of the way. I highly recommend Andy and his team!! Thank You Sir for all you have done for me!!

Maureen
February 9, 2021

I highly reccomend Mr. Purcell. He is a very professional and knowledgeable lawyer who will work hard for you. He is always willing to answer any questions you may have and explains everything to you thoroughly.

Chuck
August 31, 2020

I was injured on the job, never had anything happened like this in my life. I jumped through all the hoops a company can make you do. In the end it was suffering on top of suffering and finally surgery. I was very reluctant to seek legal help, didn't know if I was entitled to compensation in the matter. I can't express enough how happy I was I made the call to Spiros Law. Even during this time of pandemic they made everything a piece of cake. Mr Purcell is highly professional, extremely law knowledgeable and overall a very freindly and down to earth person. He helped me in my case 100%. In the end like I said if you are unsure about legal injury help please don't hesitate and call for Andrew Purcell. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and thank you again personally.

anonymous
November 19, 2019

Mr. Purcell was very impressive in the handling of my case. I suffered a nasty fall in a restaurant resulting in limited use of my right arm & shoulder & a steel plate in my elbow. Mr. Purcell handled the case in an efficient & professional manner which resulted in a settlement which was satisfactory to all parties involved. He kept us informed during the entire process & was available every step of the way.

anonymous
February 10, 2022

I am so grateful I found Spiros Law firm. My case was difficult but they never gave up. They kept fighting and negotiating to get me the most. They were patient with me and empathetic even during the times I became frustrated. They were easily accessible and available. I was always kept informed in the process of my case which put my mind at ease. Great Team!!! Thank you Andrew Purcell..

Sara
February 3, 2022

Andy Purcell helped to make my entire situation better. He explained everything to me in terms I could understand and put in the extra effort to make sure nothing was let unturned. He made my experience hassle free. I would definitely recommend Andy Purcell to entire in need of an attorney

Mackenzie
January 14, 2022

Andy Purcell the and law firm were very helpful professional kind understanding caring etc I was lucky to have Andrew Purcell on my case he went above and beyond did more than what his job required him to

Roderick
January 5, 2022

Mr.Purcell helped me with my case..He and his team did and good job providing me with information that I didn't no.Keep up the good work!!

Nathan
October 22, 2021

Mr. Purcell was very persistent and punctual with his timing in contacting me during the whole process. Any changes or news from the other party was promptly related to me and his advice on our next moves were very beneficial to me. 10/10 for my rating. I would definitely recommend Mr. Purcell to anyone looking for an attorney specializing in his area of law. Thank you to Mr. Purcell and his staff for all the work they provided.

Lindsay
September 22, 2021

Andy Purcell is very reliable and honest, gets great results for you and makes it extremely convenient for you to continue with your work and personal life while he works hard for you. I highly recommend Andy and his team and will continue to use his services for anything I need again!

Vicky
June 8, 2021

Andy was very diligent even during Covid to get my claim taken care of. He always took the time to explain things to me and kept me in the loop every step of the way. I highly recommend Andy and his team!! Thank You Sir for all you have done for me!!

Maureen
February 9, 2021

I highly reccomend Mr. Purcell. He is a very professional and knowledgeable lawyer who will work hard for you. He is always willing to answer any questions you may have and explains everything to you thoroughly.

Chuck
August 31, 2020

I was injured on the job, never had anything happened like this in my life. I jumped through all the hoops a company can make you do. In the end it was suffering on top of suffering and finally surgery. I was very reluctant to seek legal help, didn't know if I was entitled to compensation in the matter. I can't express enough how happy I was I made the call to Spiros Law. Even during this time of pandemic they made everything a piece of cake. Mr Purcell is highly professional, extremely law knowledgeable and overall a very freindly and down to earth person. He helped me in my case 100%. In the end like I said if you are unsure about legal injury help please don't hesitate and call for Andrew Purcell. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and thank you again personally.

anonymous
November 19, 2019

Mr. Purcell was very impressive in the handling of my case. I suffered a nasty fall in a restaurant resulting in limited use of my right arm & shoulder & a steel plate in my elbow. Mr. Purcell handled the case in an efficient & professional manner which resulted in a settlement which was satisfactory to all parties involved. He kept us informed during the entire process & was available every step of the way.

anonymous
February 10, 2022

I am so grateful I found Spiros Law firm. My case was difficult but they never gave up. They kept fighting and negotiating to get me the most. They were patient with me and empathetic even during the times I became frustrated. They were easily accessible and available. I was always kept informed in the process of my case which put my mind at ease. Great Team!!! Thank you Andrew Purcell..

Sara
February 3, 2022

Andy Purcell helped to make my entire situation better. He explained everything to me in terms I could understand and put in the extra effort to make sure nothing was let unturned. He made my experience hassle free. I would definitely recommend Andy Purcell to entire in need of an attorney

Mackenzie
January 14, 2022

Andy Purcell the and law firm were very helpful professional kind understanding caring etc I was lucky to have Andrew Purcell on my case he went above and beyond did more than what his job required him to

Roderick
January 5, 2022

Mr.Purcell helped me with my case..He and his team did and good job providing me with information that I didn't no.Keep up the good work!!

Nathan
October 22, 2021

Mr. Purcell was very persistent and punctual with his timing in contacting me during the whole process. Any changes or news from the other party was promptly related to me and his advice on our next moves were very beneficial to me. 10/10 for my rating. I would definitely recommend Mr. Purcell to anyone looking for an attorney specializing in his area of law. Thank you to Mr. Purcell and his staff for all the work they provided.

Lindsay
September 22, 2021

Andy Purcell is very reliable and honest, gets great results for you and makes it extremely convenient for you to continue with your work and personal life while he works hard for you. I highly recommend Andy and his team and will continue to use his services for anything I need again!

Vicky
June 8, 2021

Andy was very diligent even during Covid to get my claim taken care of. He always took the time to explain things to me and kept me in the loop every step of the way. I highly recommend Andy and his team!! Thank You Sir for all you have done for me!!