Jim and Pat formed the partnership of Coogan Gallagher in 2015. After these many years of experience, Jim understands that being injured does not make you a victim, but it can leave you feeling vulnerable, anxious, and uncertain about what to do next. That is why he is dedicated to understanding the details of your losses and working to secure your peace of mind once again. It is what fuels his enthusiasm for the hard work it takes to see a case through to securing a jury’s verdict–the ultimate statement of truth in the civil justice system. Jim practices in Chicago and throughout the State of Illinois on behalf of his clients.
Civic & Charitable Involvement: Jim serves as a Commissioner for the Park Ridge Planning & Zoning Commission, helping shape his community and helping it plan for the future. Jim has also raised money for Special Olympics of Chicago by dunking himself in the chilly February waters of Lake Michigan. Jim has been a Member of the Associate Board for the Greater Chicago Food Depository since 2015. Jim has also volunteered to support service projects around the city through his involvement in the Chicago Chapter of the Alumni Association of Boston College.
Media: Jim is a regular contributor as Legal Analyst The Ben Joravsky Show, presented by The Chicago Reader. Please see our Blog (Link) for links to past episodes. Jim has previously lent his legal expertise to radio listeners of Chicago’s WCPT 820 AM.
Personal: Jim lives with his wife and their mammals in Park Ridge, Illinois. He is an avid (though long-suffering) Bears fan and enjoys spending time with his family, learning, and yes, supporting the Bears.
Practice Areas
Education
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Boston College (2003, Recipient of the Bapst Philosophy Award)
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DePaul University College of Law, J.D. (2006)
Awards & Recognition
Bar Admissions
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State of Illinois Illinois Bar (2006)
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U.S. District Court–Northern District of Illinois (2006)
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Trial Bar (Admitted 2021)
Bar Associations
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Chicago Bar Association (2005-present) (Volunteers on CBA’s Judicial Evaluation Committee; 2011-present)
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Illinois State Bar Association (2006-present)
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (2007-present)
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American Association for Justice (2008-present)
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Workers’ Compensation Lawyers’ Association (2016-present)
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Consummate professional“Jim Coogan is a consummate professional and extremely detail-oriented. In short order, he was able to grasp a thorough understanding of the relevant facts and prepare an extremely well laid out demand letter which is all it took for both parties to reach an agreement and avoid cou… -
Would highly recommend“Choosing the right person and firm to represent you can be a difficult thing to do. From the first day that I spoke with Caroleann Gallagher, I felt very confident that I had made the right choice. Caroleann was always very professional, respectful, and responsive. She took the ti…
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Extremely professional team“I never heard of Dwyer and Coogan law firm, I was referred to them by my insurance agent. After meeting with partner Patrick Dwyer and discussing my possible injury case, I was extremely pleased with Mr. Dwyer and his staff of employees. All very professional, listened to my conce…
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I’m very grateful to Mr. Coogan“Mr. Coogan is a very compassionate Lawyer. He listens carefully to my concerns and responds with complete detailed answers. Mr. Coogan always made sure I completely understood his answers and what was going on in my case. My phone calls were always answered right away or returned …
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Ms. Gallagher is a top-notch attorney“A friend recommended Caroleann Gallagher and I understand why. Caroleann earned my trust. Not only did I have a much better than expected outcome, she methodically explained my options, translated complicated legal terms, and clearly gave me great advice. She kept me informed of p…
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I am so happy I called your office“Jim, thank you again so much for everything! I am truly grateful to you. Additionally, I am so happy I called your office and selected you as my attorney. You are truly a compassionate man and an intelligent attorney. I could not have pick a better candidate to handle this case.”
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Exceptionally professional“Life has many surprises, some of which are not pleasant and many time almost tragic. My 95 year-old Mother and I were involved in a very serious car accident, in which my car was totaled. We were ambulanced to the hospital in serious condition. Life also presents us with many impo…
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I highly recommend Coogan Gallagher“After I was struck by a car at a busy Chicago intersection, I had so many apprehensions and fears regarding my injury, surgery, recovery, and medical debt due to being out of work. On top of that I was worried over the other driver not wanting to acknowledge fault for going throug…
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Fought for us all the way to the end“We put our trust in Caroleann Gallagher and we were not disappointed , she fought for us all the way to the end of our case . We never were involved in a law suit before and Caroleann helped us through the process and kept us informed of every step. Over time she became more of a …
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Extremely thoughtful and helpful throughout“Coogan Gallagher was very responsive to every question I raised as the process ensued. They were extremely timely in communication and took the time to explain details in full. I would specifically like to recommend Carolanne as she was extremely thoughtful and helpful throughout …