Mr. James H. Canel This is Me

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1. 1. James H. Canel: Chicago Lawyer, Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Medical Negligence Attorney

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   Published on: 5/4/2003   Last Visited: 9/19/2005

   James H. Canel
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   James H. Canel James H. Canel joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard's of counsel in January, 2004. Mr. Canel brings over 30 years of extensive trial experience; he is a great asset to the firm.
   
   For more than three decades, Mr. Canel has served as counsel to victims of medical negligence. He is acknowledged by his peers, both colleges and opponents alike, as a pioneer and a leader in the prosecution of medical negligence cases. Mr. Canel now brings that hard-earned expertise and experience to Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard where he will advise on complex litigation matters.
   
   Mr. Canel completed his undergraduate work at Washington University in St. Louis and he earned his J.D. from De Paul University in 1968. He has practiced law in the areas of probate, real estate and appellate practice. In 1975 he established his own firm and became primarily involved with trial work and in 1978 he incorporated. Since then, Mr. Canel has practiced as a trial lawyer with particular expertise in the areas of neonatal and perinatal medicine representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases. His special area of interest is representation of families whose children have suffered birth injuries. He has been successful both in the trial and appellate courts of Illinois as evidenced by his multiple multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.
   
   Mr. Canel has written and lectured on the aspects of proof in medical negligence cases to members of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He is currently a sustaining member of The Society of Trial Lawyers, where he has served on the board of directors. He is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Chicago Bar and Illinois State Bar Associations.
   
   Martindale Hubbell American Law Directory has given James H. Canel the "Highest Rating for Legal Ability and General Recommendation". As early as 1985, he was recognized in Town and Country Magazine, a national publication, in their survey of personal injury, malpractice and product liability lawyers. There he was named as one of the 91 outstanding lawyers in the country. Only 5 attorneys were named from Illinois.
   
   "Jim is truly an exceptional trial attorney, his past verdicts and settlements are quite impressive," said Patrick A. Salvi.