John P. Scanlon

John P. Scanlon is a top-rated lawyer in Chicago, Illinois. For more than 30 years, he has helped people who were hurt by defective products, medical mistakes, workplace injuries, and nursing home neglect. He is known for his success in personal injury cases and has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year from 2006 to 2025.

Mr. Scanlon’s education prepared him for a strong legal career. He graduated with honors from Illinois Benedictine College and earned his law degree from the College of Law at DePaul University. He has been a licensed attorney in Illinois since 1990 and is also admitted to the Trial Bar of the United States District Court.

Over the years, Mr. Scanlon has won many significant cases in product liability, medical malpractice, and personal injury law. He secured $24 million for a young man paralyzed by a defective product, $21 million for a mother and daughter harmed by a faulty minivan, and $4.6 million for an older woman injured by medical malpractice. More recently, he obtained $18.9 million for a ski worker who lost his arm in an accident and $7.5 million for a patient hurt during surgery.

In addition to his work in the courtroom, Mr. Scanlon has served in many leadership roles. He was the 64th President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and Vice Chair of the Illinois Supreme Court Jury Instructions Committee. He has also led groups focused on product liability and tort law within the Illinois State Bar Association.

John P. Scanlon is committed to helping injured people get justice. He uses his knowledge of the law and years of experience to fight for fair compensation for his clients. His dedication makes him a trusted advocate for those in need.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Healy Scanlon Veugeler Gannon
• Vice Chair, Illinois Supreme Court Jury Instructions Committee
• 64th President, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

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

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