Brian S. Shallcross

Brian S. Shallcross is a Chicago senior associate attorney at Morici, Longo & Associates who has spent 21 years representing people hurt by someone else's negligence, from car crash victims to patients harmed by medical mistakes. Admitted to the Illinois bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2005, Mr. Shallcross focuses on negligent driving, poorly maintained property, construction site safety, and health care negligence, and he has secured jury verdicts of $3.51 million, $5 million, and $5.95 million.

Mr. Shallcross won a $3,510,000 jury verdict in a trucking negligence case for the family of a 20-year-old man killed in a wrongful death crash. The offer before trial was $150,000. He also won a $5,950,000 jury verdict in DuPage County for a man who suffered a torn iliac artery and permanent nerve damage in his leg after an improper stenting procedure, when the offer before trial was $1,000,000. In another medical negligence case, a jury awarded $5,000,000 to a woman who had an unnecessary hysterectomy after childbirth, at the time the largest verdict in Illinois history for an unnecessary hysterectomy.

Mr. Shallcross was named one of the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch and has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer for multiple years, including 2026. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association, and he is a former member of the Chicago Bar Association's Judicial Evaluation Committee. He has also presented a Continuing Legal Education program for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association on medical provider liens.

Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Shallcross worked as a public benefits screener for DCFS wards and assisted lawyers with appeals when SSI benefits were denied. Seeing the struggles of disadvantaged people in the legal system motivated him to become an attorney and help underdogs navigate it. Dealing with insurance companies was stressful and overwhelming for him even before he practiced law. That experience made him want to fight back for people who have been pressured into unfavorable deals.

Mr. Shallcross earned both his B.A. in Political Science and his J.D. at DePaul University and the DePaul University College of Law. Outside of work, he serves as an unpaid Chancellor at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

What sets Mr. Shallcross apart is that he wants clients to feel the legal system is for them, not just for others. He wants to know every detail of how an injury has affected a person so he can pursue all available compensation to help restore their life, and he often stays friends with former clients for years after a case ends. If you were hurt in a car or truck crash, a fall on poorly maintained property, a construction site accident, or by a medical mistake, contact Morici, Longo & Associates to talk with Brian S. Shallcross.

Practice Areas

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Premises liability and property maintenance
• Medical negligence
• Construction site safety violations

Education

• J.D., DePaul University College of Law
• B.A., Political Science, DePaul University

Awards & Honors

• 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch, Law Bulletin Publishing Company
• Super Lawyers, multiple years including 2026
• Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2012–2015
• The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers

Professional Memberships

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association (former member, Judicial Evaluation Committee)
• American Bar Association
• American Association for Justice

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Brian S. Shallcross, and what cases does he handle?

Brian S. Shallcross is a senior associate at Morici, Longo & Associates in Chicago, Illinois. For 21 years, he has represented people hurt by negligent driving, poorly maintained property, construction site safety problems, and health care negligence.

How much experience does Brian Shallcross have?

Mr. Shallcross has 21 years of experience. He was admitted to the Illinois bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2005, earned his law degree from DePaul University College of Law, and has won jury verdicts of $3,510,000, $5,950,000, and $5,000,000.

What jury verdicts has Brian Shallcross won?

He won a $3,510,000 verdict in a trucking wrongful death case, a $5,950,000 verdict in a DuPage County medical negligence case over an improper stenting procedure, and a $5,000,000 verdict in a medical negligence case over an unnecessary hysterectomy. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome, since every case depends on its own facts.

What should I do after a car accident in Chicago?

Call 911 and get checked by a doctor, even if you feel fine, since some injuries show up days later. Take photos, exchange information with the other driver, and get the names of any witnesses. Avoid guessing about fault, and talk with a car accident lawyer before giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company.

What can a family do after a fatal trucking accident?

The personal representative of the deceased person's estate can file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the surviving spouse and next of kin, generally within two years of the date of death. Trucking companies often begin investigating right away, and evidence such as driver logs and electronic data can be lost, so it is important to contact a lawyer quickly.

What is medical negligence, and how long do I have to file a claim in Illinois?

Medical negligence happens when a health care provider's care falls below accepted standards and harms a patient. In Illinois, you generally must file within two years of when you knew or should have known about the injury, and no more than four years after the negligent act. Illinois also requires a health professional's review of the case before a medical malpractice lawsuit can move forward, so speak with a lawyer early.

What is a medical provider lien, and how does it affect my settlement?

Under Illinois law, doctors and hospitals that treat you can place a lien on your settlement or verdict to be repaid for their reasonable charges. The Health Care Services Lien Act generally limits the total of these liens to 40% of your recovery. Mr. Shallcross has presented a Continuing Legal Education program on medical provider liens for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

Should I accept the insurance company's first offer?

Not before talking with a lawyer. Early offers are often far lower than a case is worth. In two of Mr. Shallcross's cases, the offers before trial were $150,000 and $1,000,000, and the juries awarded $3,510,000 and $5,950,000. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

What if I was hurt on poorly maintained property or at a construction site?

Property owners and occupiers in Illinois must use reasonable care to keep their property safe for people who are lawfully there, so a hazard they ignored may support a premises liability claim. If you were hurt on a construction site, workers' compensation is usually your only claim against your own employer. Still, you may be able to sue other companies whose negligence played a part. Deadlines for these lawsuits are generally two years.

How do I schedule a consultation with Morici, Longo & Associates?

Contact Morici, Longo & Associates via the contact form or call (312) 779-0366 to talk with Brian about your case. It helps to have the date and location of the incident, any medical records or bills, and any photos or reports on hand.