The Firm
Purcell & Wardrope provides a broad range of legal
services while maintaining regular communication and
personal relationships with its clients. In their dedication to
providing the highest level of service, the attorneys at Purcell
& Wardrope go beyond the usual case-by-case approach to find
the optimum solution for the client’s greater needs. This
commitment is reflected in the attention given each case, as well
as the impact of the case on the client’s entire business.
Cases are assigned to a partner or to an associate with a designated
supervising partner. Each client receives a realistic, early appraisal
of liability and damage issues. The firm takes on these responsibilities
to provide you with the best possible, cost-conscious litigation
management. This level of service has resulted in rewarding, long-term
relationships between the firm and its clients.
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Founders
From its founding in 1968 by Edward C. Purcell
and John T. Wardrope, the law firm of Purcell & Wardrope has
been dedicated to providing quality, results-oriented service.
That commitment to quality, results-orientated service has continued
into the 21st century through the dedicated efforts of Purcell
& Wardrope’s attorneys who maintain long-term client
relationships through their efficient and responsive case management.
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Trials, Verdicts and Resolutions
Experienced Litigators Produce Favorable Trial and Settlement
Results

When you assign your case to Purcell & Wardrope, it is in the
hands of seasoned trial attorneys. Purcell & Wardrope’s
attorneys have the knowledge, insight, and strategic ability that
come only from experience. This experience means quality representation
for the firm’s clients in state and federal courts throughout
the United States, at all Illinois appellate levels and throughout
the federal circuit courts of appeals. Moreover, Purcell & Wardrope
recognizes that the overwhelming majority of cases are resolved
before trial. The firm is actively engaged in mediation and arbitration,
both court supervised and voluntary, throughout the country.
The long-term benefit of this excellence and experience is cost
containment by effective litigation management. Purcell &
Wardrope recommends at an early stage if a client should pursue
trial or settlement. The reputation, experience, and commitment
of Purcell & Wardrope’s trial lawyers maximizes the
negotiating position for its clients. Opposing attorneys realize
that if they do not settle, Purcell & Wardrope’s attorneys
are fully capable and committed to winning the case at trial.
That reputation and experience, combined with effective negotiating
skills, has resulted in consistently favorable pretrial resolutions,
saving clients both court costs and attorney’s fees. Therefore,
clients of Purcell & Wardrope reap the benefits of the firm’s
trial record, regardless of whether a particular case reaches
a judge or jury for ultimate resolution.
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Contact Us

Purcell
& Wardrope’s commitment to excellence in legal representation
and personal service set us apart from other law firms. Be assured
that our partners, associates, and the staff of Purcell & Wardrope
are ready to make the same dedicated effort to provide for your
legal concerns that they have given each of their clients during
the firm’s forty year history. Purcell & Wardrope
stands ready to serve you.
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Please contact us:
Telephone: 312-427-3900
Toll-free (866) 4-PURCEL
Fax (312) 427-3944
tbu@pw-law.com
Or write to us at Purcell & Wardrope, Chtd., 10 South LaSalle
Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60603.