Amanda L. Brasfield

Amanda L. Brasfield is a seasoned personal injury trial lawyer known for guiding clients through complex cases involving medical malpractice and serious accidents. She builds each claim with care, focusing on facts, evidence, and accountability to help individuals and families secure fair outcomes after life-altering injuries and losses.

Amanda earned her B.A. from the University of Illinois in 2006 before completing her J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2010. Studying while working full-time as a paralegal/law clerk strengthened her understanding of medical records, trial preparation, and litigation strategy, laying the groundwork for her future advocacy.

Amanda has been recognized throughout her career, including honors such as Emerging Lawyers by Leading Lawyers in 2015 and 2016, Rising Stars by Super Lawyers from 2017 to 2020, and the Elite Lawyer distinction beginning in 2018. These achievements reflect her persistence, courtroom skill, and commitment to clients facing difficult medical and injury disputes.

Amanda has handled numerous medical malpractice matters involving birth injuries, cerebral palsy, surgical errors, failures to diagnose life-threatening conditions, and other preventable medical harms. She examines protocols, expert findings, and treatment timelines to understand where lapses occurred and pursues accountability that helps clients obtain answers as well as financial recovery.

Amanda also litigates significant personal injury cases involving construction negligence, trench and lift collapses, trucking and auto crashes, premises incidents, childhood sex abuse, police misconduct, and police shootings. She investigates each event thoroughly, coordinating expert analysis and witness testimony to present clear, fact-driven arguments that support responsibility and damages.

Amanda gained valuable experience even before becoming an attorney by assisting on medical malpractice and complex injury trials, including matters involving severe surgical injuries and a major police shooting verdict. This background shaped her ability to prepare compelling cases, manage high-stakes evidence, and approach trial work with confidence and precision.

Amanda L. Brasfield continues to advocate for injured individuals with steady focus and determination. She draws on hundreds of resolved cases and substantial verdicts to guide clients through demanding legal processes. Her writing, bar association involvement, and extensive trial experience help people pursue justice and compensation when preventable negligence causes profound harm.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Jambois
• Member, American Association For Justice
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Fellow, Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
• Member, Women’s Trial Lawyer Caucus

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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