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About John LaMantia

John LaMantia has more than 30 years of experience as a trial attorney. He earned his B.A. from Fordham University in 1989 and his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School (now University of Illinois Law) in 1993, admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1994. He has tried more than 38 civil jury cases in trucking and construction accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, and civil rights cases throughout Illinois. He has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers for Medical Malpractice and Trial Attorney in 2025 and 2026, and as a National Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers in 2022-2026.

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Education

The John Marshall Law School (University of Illinois Law)
J.D., 1993
Fordham University
Undergraduate, 1989

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Illinois, admitted 1994

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