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Stetson F. Atwood

Biography
Credentials
Experience

Biography

Stetson F. Atwood has extensive litigation and trial experience with a primary focus on defending medical negligence claims against hospitals, physicians, and nurses. He also has successfully defended numerous matters involving home healthcare nurses, long term care providers and paramedics. Mr. Atwood had tried numerous cases to verdict in Illinois and Indiana which achieved excellent results for his clients.

Mr. Atwood is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.  He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Society of Barristers.  He was selected to Super Lawyers for 2016 – 2025. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.  Between 2013 – 2025, Mr. Atwood was named a Leading Lawyer.

 

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., Creighton University School of Law, cum laude, 1994
  • B.A., Syracuse University, 1989

Awards

  • Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Illinois Super Lawyer (2016 – 2025)
  • Leading Lawyer (2013 – 2025)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 – 2025 (Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants)

Affiliations

  • Illinois, 1994
  • Indiana, 1997
  • Illinois Society of Trial Lawyers
  • International Society of Barristers
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association

Experience

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