Craig P. Mannarino

Craig P. Mannarino has built a respected career as a personal injury trial lawyer, securing major results for people harmed by medical negligence, vehicle collisions, defective products, and other severe incidents. He has achieved numerous multimillion-dollar outcomes throughout Illinois, consistently guiding clients through high-stakes cases with clarity and determination.

Craig completed his academic foundation with a B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1991 before earning his J.D., summa cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law in 1996. His legal education included service on the DePaul Law Review, preparing him for the complex litigation work he would later undertake.

Craig has continued to secure meaningful recoveries for injured individuals, including significant verdicts for victims of medical errors, catastrophic accidents, and wrongful death. His work extends to pharmaceutical mass tort matters, including leadership roles in large consolidated litigation involving defective medications. Clients rely on him for steady guidance, detailed case preparation, and dedicated representation during challenging legal battles.

Craig has been honored with several professional recognitions that reflect his longstanding commitment to excellence. His distinctions include acknowledgment from Super Lawyers, selection among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, recognition as an Illinois Leading Lawyer, and inclusion in the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American Bar Foundation. Earlier in his career, he was named among Illinois’ Top 40 Under 40, highlighting his early impact in the legal profession.

Craig P. Mannarino continues to devote his practice to advocating for those facing life-altering injuries. He works to secure fair compensation, protect client rights, and promote accountability for preventable harm. Through extensive trial experience and a record of major results, he remains committed to helping injured individuals and families pursue justice with confidence and support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Jambois
• Member, American Association For Justice
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• DePaul University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wesleyan University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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