Thomas E. Stewart

Thomas E. Stewart is a trial attorney who represents children and families in social services negligence, abuse, neglect, and institutional misconduct cases. His work includes claims involving DCFS and private contractors, along with personal injury, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse matters. He helps families pursue accountability when failures cause serious harm. His approach combines careful investigation, strong courtroom preparation, and focused advocacy for vulnerable clients facing difficult losses and trauma.

Thomas earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, graduating magna cum laude and earning admission to the Order of the Coif. He also earned his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University. His law school work included service on the Chicago-Kent Law Review. This education supports detailed research, persuasive writing, case analysis, and trial preparation in complex claims involving children, families, agencies, medical evidence, and institutional duties and responsibilities.

Thomas has helped secure more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for clients. His trial work includes more than $55 million in jury verdicts, including a $12 million social services negligence verdict. He has also helped recover major settlements involving abuse, neglect, and institutional misconduct. His experience shows skill in high-stakes litigation, damages presentation, witness preparation, expert issues, and negotiations with opposing parties in complex civil cases and appeals.

Thomas E. Stewart also has appellate experience in state and federal courts. His appellate work has helped produce favorable legal changes that strengthen protections for injured children and families. He aims to secure compensation while creating accountability that may prevent future harm. Through trial advocacy, appeals, and careful client service, he helps families pursue justice after abuse, neglect, medical negligence, or institutional failures affecting children and loved ones enduring losses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gallagher & Kosner Law, LLC
• Member, Illinois Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Michigan State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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