Joel J. Block

JOEL J. BLOCK is a Partner at GWC.

Born and raised in Chicago, Joel is the son of a member of the Teamsters Union and a ten-year police department veteran. He attended The John Marshall Law School while working as a full-time police officer, earning his JD degree in January 1986. Joel was hired shortly thereafter as a prosecutor for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.

After leaving the State Attorney’s Office in 1990, Joel went into private practice. In February 1995, Joel joined GWC, where he focuses on the area of Workers’ Compensation.

Since coming to GWC, Joel has been able to negotiate settlements in hundreds of cases in the range of $150,000.00 to $400,000.00 for some of his most seriously-injured clients. He has consistently made it his practice to maximize the value of his clients’ cases, whether that is accomplished through settlement, trial, or appeal.

In addition to being licensed to practice law in the States of Illinois and Arizona, Joel has also been licensed by the Federal Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He is a member of the Federal Trial Bar and was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme.

Bar Associations

Illinois State Bar Association
Arizona State Bar Association
Federal Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Federal Trial Bar
United States Supreme Court

Education History

The John Marshall Law School, 1986

Recognition

Joel Block Leading Lawyers 2025 badge

Practice Areas

Workers’ Compensation

Our Offices

Chicago

111 E Wacker Dr Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60601

(312) 999-9999

Burr Ridge

1000 Burr Ridge Pkwy #203
Burr Ridge, IL 60527

(630) 300-3026

Libertyville

31290 U.S 45
Libertyville, IL 60048

(847) 984-3830

Rockford

6820 Mill Road
Rockford, IL 61108

(815) 315-4698

What Our Clients Are Saying

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Working with Mr. Elliott was a Breeze. not only was he concise and honest, he was also very knowledgeable and explained everything Very easy.

Also i might add, his supporting staff Amy and Crystal make sending and receiving documents so good and hassle free. I have worked with GWC in the past and will called them first every time too. One last thing, i have Had success referring GWC to my Coworker's and friends and also Family too.and I always will !Thank You GWC .

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.

Michelle Schmidt 5 star rating