Joseph Comer
PartnerMr. Comer concentrates his practice in civil litigation with an emphasis on representing health care institutions, physicians, and nurses. He has successfully defended his clients in a variety of types of civil litigation in both State and Federal court, including medical negligence, construction negligence, general liability, civil rights litigation and appellate litigation. He has particular experience in cases involving complex and catastrophic losses. Mr. Comer also has a particular interest and experience in appellate litigation and has had considerable success representing clients in Illinois Appellate Courts. He teaches appellate argumentation at DePaul University College of Law, where he also coaches law students competing in Appellate Moot Court competitions. His prior experience also includes municipal liability defense and real estate transactions.
Mr. Comer is admitted to practice in Illinois, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Mr. Comer is an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University College of Law where he teaches Legal Analysis, Research and Communication. He is a member of the DePaul Moot Court Alumni Board and actively coaches and trains law students in effective appellate argumentation. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Appellate Lawyers Association.
Mr. Comer received his law degree from DePaul University College of Law. While at DePaul, he served as President of the DePaul Moot Court Society and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, a national honors society for oral advocacy. He received his B.A. from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
- Medical Documentation in Anticipation of Litigation
- Navigating The Hospital Licensing Act’s Important and Broad Exception to the Petrillo Doctrine
- Appellate Practice
- Construction Law
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Pharmacist Liability
- Premises Liability