John Joseph Malm

John Joseph Malm is a highly experienced personal injury attorney and the founder of John J. Malm & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers in Naperville, Illinois. With three decades of trial experience, he focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation. John has represented clients across DuPage, Kane, Cook, and Will counties, helping victims recover compensation for auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents, defective products, and nursing home abuse cases.

John earned his J.D., cum laude, from Valparaiso University School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor for the Valparaiso University Law Review and competed in Moot Court. He received his B.A. from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. His strong academic foundation and commitment to excellence have shaped his distinguished career as a respected trial lawyer and advocate for injury victims.

Before founding his firm in 2001, John began his legal career at Clausen Miller, P.C., where he handled complex tort cases involving catastrophic injuries, fires, and explosions. Today, his firm is dedicated exclusively to personal injury law, securing millions in verdicts and settlements for clients. He has argued and won cases in Illinois trial and appellate courts and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer for over a decade, John Joseph Malm has earned numerous professional honors for his leadership and legal skill. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the DuPage County Bar Association. With compassion and determination, John continues to provide trusted, results-driven representation for clients seeking justice and recovery after serious injuries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, John J. Malm & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, DuPage County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Augustana College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Glenbard West High School

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