Mary Scarpinato

Mary Scarpinato is an associate at Leach | King | Klinger Law in Chicago who represents individuals and businesses in a broad range of civil lawsuits and disputes. Her work spans pre-suit investigation, litigation strategy, trial preparation, and case resolution. She brings experience from workers’ compensation, subrogation, and judicial service, allowing her to evaluate disputes from multiple perspectives while developing practical approaches tailored to each client’s objectives.

Mary earned a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and a B.A. from Augustana College, where she graduated magna cum laude. In law school, she received the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, public service recognition, and several scholarships. She served as the inaugural Senior Online Editor for the Journal of Corporation Law and participated in the Jessup International Moot Court Competition and student leadership activities.

Mary previously practiced at Ganan & Shapiro, P.C., representing employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation and subrogation matters before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, circuit courts, and appellate courts. She handled expert and physician depositions, settlement negotiations, and litigation strategy. She later served as a judicial law clerk for Iowa’s 7th Judicial District, drafting opinions and orders in criminal and civil matters and conducting legal research for judges.

Mary Scarpinato is admitted in Illinois and remains active in the Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. She serves on the Augustana College Alumni Association Board of Directors. Her background in private litigation and judicial work supports careful case analysis, clear communication, and efficient dispute strategy. She focuses on helping clients understand the issues, assess litigation risk, and move matters toward practical resolution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, LKK Law LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Board Member, Augustana College Alumni Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Augustana College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Magna Cum Laude)

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