Attorney Profile
Peter D. Corti

Peter D. Corti

Peter Corti

Corti, Aleksy & Castaneda
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2910
Chicago, IL 60601
Contact Contact Peter D. Corti
T: 312-782-8372
F: 312-782-7672

Visit: www.workcompguys.com
Practice areas: Workers' Compensation (100%)

Profile

With more than 35 years of experience as an attorney, Peter Corti has distinguished himself within the legal and insurance communities of Illinois. A respected authority in the fields of workers' compensation, disability determination and related aspects of injury law. He has briefed and argued cases before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts of Cook and surrounding counties, the Federal District Court of the Northern District of Illinois and the State Appellate Court.

Selected to:

Illinois Super Lawyers 2009
Illinois Super Lawyers 2008
Illinois Super Lawyers 2007
Illinois Super Lawyers 2006
Illinois Super Lawyers 2005

About Peter Corti

Admitted: 1971, Illinois

Professional: www.workcompguys.com/pages/peter_d__corti/24.php

Honors and Awards: Throughout his career, Mr. Corti has received notable recognition for his exemplary work within the legal profession. Additional honors include membership in the Leading Lawyers Network, a division of Law Bulletin Publishing Company recognizing "the most respected and experienced lawyers" as recommended by other attorneys. He has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America, "the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession" since 1995 through 2009. Martindale-Hubbell, "the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession," has rated Mr. Corti AV® (very high to preeminent) for both legal ability and professional ethics.
Bar/Professional Activity: Among his many professional affiliations, Mr. Corti is a current member of the Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association and has served as its past president, vice president, treasurer and board member. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and has been elected to the Association's Assembly for Cook County. In addition, Mr. Corti is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and has been a member of the Justinian Society of Lawyers since 1974.
Verdicts and Settlements: Reported Cases:  Rosemary Pancotto v. Sociedade de Safaris de Mocambique422 F.Supp.405Area Transportation Company v. Industrial Commission123 Ill.App.3d 1096, 465 N.E.2d 533Material Service Corporation v. Industrial Commission97 Ill.2d 382, 454 N.E.2d 655Joseph R. Bertini v. State Farm Mutual48 Ill.App.3d 851, 362 N.E.2d 1355
Educational Background: A graduate of Long Island University, Mr. Corti earned his Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from Long Island University, and received his Juris Doctorate degree from DePaul University. He was admitted to the Illinois State Supreme Court and the Northern District of Illinois in 1971, the Seventh Circuit Court in 1972 and the US Supreme Court in 1976.
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