Corboy & Demetrio Recognized with National Ranking in Best Law Firms 2013 by U.S. News

CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News, which publishes U.S. News & World Report, has given Corboy & Demetrio a Tier 1 National Ranking in the area of medical malpractice law, the highest national ranking category by the media group in its 2013 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Annual List.

Corboy & Demetrio was given three Tier 1 Metropolitan Rankings for Chicago in the areas of personal Injury litigation-plaintiffs; medical malpractice law- plaintiffs; and commercial litigation.

In addition to rankings given to the law firm, five Corboy & Demetrio partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, 2013 Edition. The lawyers—all partners at Corboy & Demetrio—include: David R. "Chip" Barry, Jr., Philip Harnett Corboy, Jr., Michael K. Demetrio, Thomas A. Demetrio and Rene A. Torrado, Jr.

This is the 26th consecutive year Thomas A. Demetrio, a co-founding partner of Corboy & Demetrio, was named to the Best Lawyers list. He has been selected each and every year since the inception of the list in 1987.

Rene A. Torrado, Jr. has been selected for Best Lawyers each year beginning in 1999. This is the seventh consecutive year that Philip Harnett Corboy, Jr. made the list and the sixth consecutive year that Michael K. Demetrio has earned the designation. It's the second year in a row for David R. Barry.

The first-tier national rankings will appear in U.S. News & World Report's special Money issue on newsstands November 20. According to the announcement of the 2013 rankings by U.S. News Media Group, the rankings feature law firms given "consistently impressive performance ratings by clients and peers."

"Achieving a high ranking is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of expertise," according to the announcement.

About Corboy & Demetrio
Corboy & Demetrio is one of the nation's premier law firms. The personal injury law firm represents individuals and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases and is renowned for its achievements in the courtroom and for its contributions to the community. The rights and concerns of its clients are at the core of Corboy & Demetrio's practice. That commitment, dedication, compassion and relentless drive has resulted in exceptional service and exceptional results for its clients. The Chicago law firm has acquired more than $3 billion in settlements and verdicts and has attained almost 600 settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million. To contact a lawyer at our firm, call 312-346-3191 or toll free at 800-356-3191. We are available 24 hours a day. For more information about our law firm go to corboydemetrio.com.

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