Ted McNabola
About
Edward (Ted) McNabola was selected as one of the top 100 consumer attorneys in Illinois in a survey of Illinois attorneys conducted by Law & Politics magazine. For the past 25 years, Ted has been awarded an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is its highest rating for ethical standards and legal ability. He has repeatedly been selected by his peers as an Illinois Super Lawyer and a member of the Leading Lawyers Network.
Ted has successfully prosecuted thousands of cases on behalf of victims of personal injury, trucking negligence, medical negligence, wrongful death, defective products and class actions.
Exceptional Qualifications
In addition to obtaining his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University of Chicago, Ted McNabola attained a Masters Degree in political science with an emphasis on jury deliberation. He also studied law in Rome, Italy and London, England. He completed a course about the history of the Supreme Court taught by United States Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist in Innsbruck, Austria.
Ted was admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts.
Ted was elected President of the Society of Trial Lawyers. This designation is received only by Chicago’s most prominent trial attorneys that maintain the highest ethical standards.
Ted McNabola was also elected President of the Celtic Legal Society of Chicago.
A Strong Track Record of Success
Ted won all five of his most recent trials and achieved verdicts in excess of $30 million.
Ted recently obtained a favorable verdict of $9.7 million against the City of Chicago even though the opposing attorneys only offered a settlement in the amount of $300,000. Ted also obtained a verdict of $7.5 million for the family of a man who died as a result of medical negligence.
Other results include:
- $9.7 million obtained against the City of Chicago
- $9.5 million obtained for a victim of medical negligence.
- $8.5 million recovered for a victim of a defective product.
- $3.15 million settlement for a Chicago Police Officer who suffered an injury to his eye resulting in partial loss of vision
- $3.7 million for the family of a young woman who died as a result of negligent medical care
- $2.5 million settlement in a trucking negligence case
He and his colleagues at McNabola & Associates have obtained $125 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured clients. Ted has published extensively about trial practice and is a frequent speaker at legal education seminars. He has also contributed to the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) legal textbook by writing a chapter on liens — titled “Liens” and coauthored by Attorney Terry Nofsinger.
Ted and the attorneys of McNabola & Associates have obtained $125 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of its clients. Ted has published numerous articles about trial practice and is a frequent speaker at legal education seminars. He also contributed to the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) legal textbook by writing a chapter on liens — titled “Liens” that was coauthored by Attorney Terry Nofsinger.
Ted was selected to receive a membership in 2020 from Leading Lawyers, which is a prestigious group of highly rated attorneys who meet rigorous criteria. The selection process involves sending surveys to attorneys throughout Illinois and campaigning for selections is not allowed. Ted has received this prestigious honor for the past fifteen (15) years in a row.
For more information about Ted McNabola's accomplishments, please refer to a recent article written about him in Leading Lawyers Magazine.
Achievements
- United States Supreme Court Bar, Member, 2008-Present
- President - The Society of Trial Lawyers, 2023.
- President - Celtic Legal Society of Chicago, 2023.
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Board of Governors, 2015-2020
- 100 Club Illinois, Board of Directors, 2010-Present
- American Bar Association, Member, 1992-Present
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member & Elected to General Assembly, 1992-Present,
- American Association for Justice, Member, 1992-Present
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1992-Present
- Chicago Bar Association, Member, 1992-Present
- Member, Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago, 2011-Present
- Chicago Bar Association, Medical-Legal Relations Committee, Committee Member, 2006-2010
- Chicago Bar Association, Moot Court Committee, Committee Member, 2006-2010
- Chicago Bar Association, Tort Litigation Committee, Committee Member, 2000-2009
- Illinois State Bar Association, Elected to General Assembly, 1999–2002
- Metropolitan Family Services, Board Member, 2000-2010
- Children’s Charities of Chicago, Member, 1996-2005
Awards
- Leading Lawyers, selected by peers in Personal Injury Law 2007-present
- Super Lawyers
- Top 100 Attorneys, Law Bulletin 2017
- Top 100 Super Lawyers in Illinois 2006-2007 & 2013-2017
- Top 100 Consumer Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
- AV Preeminent 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale - Hubble
- Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2019
- Avvo 10.0 Top Attorney
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Chicago, IL
- Juris Doctorate
- Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Master of Arts; Political Science (Judicial Politics)
- Bachelor of Arts: Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs and Political Science. Minor: Philosophy (Honors)
Adjunct Professor
- Northwestern University School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2000 - 2010
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 1995 - 2000
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy, former Faculty Member
Ted McNabola taught trial techniques for over a decade while serving as a faculty member of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. NITA is a service organization made up of a network of lawyers, judges, and esteemed advocates across the globe. Since 1971, NITA has provided the legal advocacy skills that allow the advancement of the legal profession and the pursuit of justice. He successfully completed the teacher training program at Harvard Law School and served as a NITA faculty instructor for the Midwest region between 2001–2009.
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Employment
- Northwestern University School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2000 - 2010
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 1995 - 2000
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy, former Faculty Member
Ted McNabola taught trial techniques for over a decade while serving as a faculty member of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. The NITA is a service organization made up of a volunteer network of lawyers, judges, and esteemed advocates across the globe. Since 1971, NITA has provided the legal advocacy skills that allow the advancement of people, the legal profession, and the pursuit of justice. He successfully completed the teacher training program at Harvard Law School and served as a NITA faculty instructor for the Midwest region between 2001–2009.
Community Involvement
- Loyola University School of Law, Board of Governors
- 100 Club of Chicago, Board of Directors
- Life After Innocence, Board of Directors
- The Center of Concern, Supporter
Ted McNabola serves on the Board of Directors for the 100 Club of Chicago, a charity dedicated to providing for the families of first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Attorney Ted McNabola was also elected to the Board of Governors at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
McNabola & Associates is proud to sponsor The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, the world’s largest charity motorcycle event. Owners of classic and vintage bikes gather in their best suits to ride in groups throughout more than 600 cities worldwide to support research for men’s health. The event takes place annually in September and our firm sponsors the Chicago fundraiser where we helped raise awareness of men's health issues. In 2019, the event raised almost $5 million.
For more information about this charity, visit gentlemansride.com.