Contact Information

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(312) 372-1655

Legal Associations and Involvement
  • Executive Board and Board of Regents for ATAA for the Academy of Truck Accidents Attorneys
  • Executive Board for the AAJ’s Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
  • Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois
  • Hispanic National Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Timothy M. Whiting

FOUNDING PARTNER

Timothy M. Whiting is a Nationally board-certified truck accident* trial attorney. Tim and his team fight hard for the full measure of justice for his clients’ who have been harmed by the negligent conduct of trucking companies, drivers and other entities involved in the transporting chain. He cares about the hardship his clients endure and works hard to reduce the stress of seeking justice – so his clients can focus on their health and their families.

Tim is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School and is licensed to practice in both Illinois and Wisconsin. As a personal injury trial lawyer, Tim has represented victims of trucking accidents, auto accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases across the country, winning jury verdicts and settlements in over 10 counties across four states.

Since 2019, Tim and his firm has committed their time solely to the representation of individuals or their loved ones who have been harmed in trucking crashes.

70% of the goods delivered to our stores, workplaces, and homes are transported by semi-trucks and trailers. Because of this, Tim and his firm understand the importance of our trucking industry. We support the carriers and drivers who are committed to efficiently and safely delivering the goods necessary for our economy. We are however, devoted to working tirelessly to hold trucking companies and drivers accountable when they cause wrecks by failing to follow the safety regulations designed to keep the public safe when sharing the roadways with these large tractor-trailers.

Commercial Drivers License

To further his own understanding in representing victims of truck accidents, Tim obtained a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). After passing intense testing and driver training, Tim is legally qualified to drive a 18-wheeler tractor-trailer. This experience has allowed Tim to have a better understanding of how to safely operate a semi-truck and trailer and what may have gone wrong that led to his clients or their loved ones being harmed in a trucking accident.

Board Certified Truck Accident Attorney

Tim has received Board Certification in Truck Accident Law from The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). To qualify for this prestigious certification, Mr. Whiting was required to demonstrate extensive legal experience in truck accident law, as well and meet rigorous objective quality standards as required by the NTBA. This prestigious board certification is proof of Tim’s hard work, dedication and success in representing clients who are victims of trucking accidents across Illinois, Wisconsin and other states across the country.

“If someone hires a board certified truck accident attorney, they can now rest assured that this lawyer’s credentials have been fully vetted and their knowledge has been thoroughly tested,” explains Joe Fried, ATAA co-founder. 

“Finally, there is an objective way for truck accident victims to choose a lawyer that does not rely on lawyer advertising or web pages.” ATAA co-founder Michael Leizerman adds about Board Certification in Truck Accident Law: 

Refer a Case or Co-Counsel

Due to Tim’s success and commitment in handling serious truck wrecks in Illinois, Wisconsin, and other parts of the United States, he is regularly sought out by other lawyers around the country to co-counsel or consult on their respective clients’ cases who were harmed in serious trucking accidents. For a free review of your case, Please contact us to discuss how we can help you win your next trucking case.

Awards and Accolades

As a result of his accomplishments in representing victims of truck accidents and serious personal injury, in 2018, Tim was named as one of the – Top 10 trucking accident trial lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers Association, for his tireless work and proven success in protecting the rights of those injured or killed in truck crashes. Tim has also been recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association since 2008.

In 2015, and in 2020 he was named a Leading Lawyer for Personal Injury Law, an honor earned by fewer than 5% of attorneys in Illinois.

Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, a top legal publication rating lawyer’s abilities, ranked Tim AV Preeminent, the highest rating a lawyer can receive for Legal Ability and Success in personal injury. (AV Preeminent is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.)

Previously, Tim had been named by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under Age 40 in Illinois.

Board Membership on Trucking Trial Organizations

Tim has been appointed to the Executive Board, the Board of Regents, and the chair of the New Lawyers Division for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA). ATAA is a trucking organization comprised of the top trucking accident attorneys from around the country. The purpose of ATAA is to promote training and education so as to increase a lawyer’s knowledge in handling and winning trucking crashes for their clients. ATAA also works to support the passing and enactment of safety legislation to promote safer roads for our communities.

Tim also serves on the Executive Board of the American Association of Justice (AAJ) Interstate Trucking Litigation Group. Members of the Trucking Litigation Group handle cases involving motor-carrier and owner-operator liability. The Group provides members the tools and resources necessary to successfully litigate their trucking cases. Group members network and discuss legal cases and strategies on the Group’s plaintiff-only list server and at regular meetings, including AAJ Conventions and Education seminars on trucking cases.

Trucking Publications and Speaking Engagements

As a leading truck accident trial attorney, Tim regularly is asked to write in national trial lawyer magazines and speak at national trial lawyer conferences.  Please see our news page for more information.

Charitable and Volunteer Activities

Tim serves on the Board of Catholic Charities and its Legal Advisory Committee. He is also active in the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois by fundraising and raising awareness about kidney disease and live kidney donation. He serves on the Advisory Council for the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Transplant Center to promote and advance the mission of transplants to save lives. Tim is also committed to his local communities by personally supporting a number of local organizations and their efforts to provide for the homeless and underprivileged people of Chicago.

Disclaimer

The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law and the certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.