James J. Nawrocki

JAMES J. NAWROCKI is a Partner at GWC, where he plays a leading role in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation department.

jnawrocki@gwclaw.com
PH: (312) 999-9999

Jim is a native Chicagoan and the son of a union teamster. He earned a BA in European History from DePaul University in 1982 and a Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School in 1985. Jim proudly served in the US Navy JAG Corps from 1984 to 1990, distinguishing himself as the Navy’s top criminal defense counsel, 1989 – 1990. (One grateful client even named his firstborn son “James” following his acquittal.)

Jim joined GWC in 1995. He has been instrumental in successfully resolving some of the firm’s most challenging workers’ compensation cases. Jim’s natural habitat is the courtroom, where he has consistently litigated highly disputed and complex matters at both the trial and appellate levels.

Bar Admissions

Illinois State Bar
Workers’ Compensation Law Association

Education History

DePaul University, 1981
John Marshall Law School, 1985

Recognition

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Practice Areas

Workers’ Compensation

Jim handles cases in Chicago, DuPage County, Macon County, Sangamon County, and Morgan County. He regularly represents clients and their families in the weightiest workers’ compensation claims, including those involving death, paralysis, spinal injuries, and complicated medical causation issues.

Jim belongs to the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association. He has been honored as a “Leading Lawyer” every year since 2013.

Jim chose to practice law because he wanted to help other people by being their advocate. He takes pride in making a positive difference in someone else’s life with his concentration, zeal, attention to detail, and willingness to go the distance in support of a case. Jim believes that lawyers are the key to keeping a civil society civil through orderly dispute resolution. He also relishes training young attorneys at GWC.

In his spare time, Jim volunteers for the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association, and he enjoys world travel.

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Reymond Herrera 5 star rating

Harris Elliott of GWC Represented me in a Workman's compensation case. Not only was he very diligent, he was also very patient.

And took the time to make sure I understood everything that was going on and every procedure. Harris answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally. His assistant, Daisy was also very professional and when Harris was away from the office she did just as well as he did. She's the best!! If I every get hurt again, He will be the first person I call!!

Matt Fisher 5 star rating

Lou Cairo and GWC were the best to me and got me the maximum amount of compensation for my accident. Kate Kirwan Searls was my attorney and I could not have asked for better representation.

Kate killed it and got me what I deserved and then some. She was prompt, detailed, and excellent at communicating with me throughout the whole process. I will only be using GWC for any future cases, as well as only recommending them to any friends and family. If you want your case handled right, contact GWC!

Brandon Lucas 5 star rating

Mr. Harris Elliott is an amazing attorney! He helped me with my WC case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of.

He is very reliable and responded to my emails or phone calls within 24 hours. Upfront and helpful, Mr. Elliott explained everything in detail and made the process a better learning experience for me. I am really grateful for his services, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs a great friendly lawyer!

Farzana Yousuf 5 star rating

The whole team at GWC was amazing. Harris took on my case and answered all emails, calls, and texts quickly and professionally.

Everyone who I came into contact at the firm was also great. If I ever get injured again they will be the first people that I call.

Luke Bucko 5 star rating

GWC went above and beyond to help resolve an almost 5 year case. The financial and emotional frustration we endured after my husband's car accident was met with empathy and urgency for resolution.

Lou was professional and kept in constant communication throughout the entire process. He treated us like family and never gave up on fighting for a fair and prompt resolution. Our lives may be forever changed but Lou and his team made the utmost commitment to make sure we were taken care of. GWC has the best staff and I am positive if we had used another firm our financial compensation would not have been even close to what Lou & his team secured for us. We are forever grateful and would recommend GWC to anyone in a similar situation. Thank you again for changing our lives for the better.

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