Richard Levin is a partner at Levin, Riback & Adelman. He represents people in serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and trucking cases. Rick has recovered numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients across Illinois. Clients count on him to fight for justice in the courtroom and provide honest guidance along the way. In addition to his legal work, Rick teaches trial advocacy at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law to help train the next generation of lawyers. He has been teaching Trial Advocacy for 30 years.
Rick’s practice focuses on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. He takes on clients facing some of the hardest moments in their lives and works to hold others accountable for the harm they caused.
He has secured millions of dollars for clients in cases involving:
Rick gives every client his full attention. He listens, responds quickly, and makes a point of keeping people updated. His clients always have access to him via phone, email and text. His clients never need to wonder where their cases stand or whether someone cares. Rick stays available day and night because he knows medical and legal problems don’t always happen during business hours. He believes the best lawyers build trust by showing up and staying honest. He sees the person behind each case filed and takes pride in speaking up for those he represents.
Rick Levin has recovered more than 25 multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. He has taken on hospitals, government agencies, trucking companies, and major institutions—and won. Many of these cases had been turned down by other top firms in Chicago, but Rick didn’t back down.
Below are some of Rick’s recent case results.
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Traumatic Brain Injury
Sexual Abuse
Complex Injury Cases
Rick teaches trial advocacy to law students at Northwestern University and was the recipient of a Chair in Trial Advocacy. He also teaches attorneys at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). Rick selects and coaches Northwestern’s top trial students and has helped them win two national championships along with more than 20 regional competitions. He helps his students build confidence and skill through support, not pressure. His students speak highly of his teaching and guidance, and many now work as partners at the largest firms in the United States, as prosecutors for the Federal Government and some have even gone on to teach and coach advocacy at other law schools. Rick takes real pride in shaping the next generation of trial lawyers through hands-on mentorship.
Rick often speaks to lawyers, law students, and medical professionals about legal topics. He has lectured at the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State University, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and national legal groups. In his talks, Rick has covered subjects like tort litigation, brain injuries, police pursuits, and medical malpractice. He has also trained lawyers on motion practice, deposition strategy, trial practice and working with expert witnesses. Rick believes in sharing what works, not just theory. He gives clear, useful advice based on the real courtroom experience he has gained over the years. He has even spoken to doctors about how malpractice cases unfold so they can understand the process from both sides.
Rick earned his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1986. Before that, he studied business at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1983 with a double major in Insurance and Real Estate. He uses both his legal and business training to think through complex cases and fight for fair results. Rick holds a license to practice in both Illinois and the U.S. Federal Courts. He strives to meet the highest standards for trial practice and continues to build on his skills through ongoing training, teaching, and legal work.
Rick has earned many honors for his work as a trial lawyer and teacher. Northwestern University named him “Most Outstanding Adjunct Professor” for six years. The Chicago Law Bulletin listed him in its “40 Attorneys Under 40 to Watch.” Illinois Super Lawyers named him to its annual list for more than 15 straight years. The Leading Lawyers Network ranked him among the top 5 percent of lawyers in the state for over a decade. These awards reflect how Rick’s peers, students, and clients view his work. He keeps the focus on doing the job right and letting results speak for themselves.
Rick is a member of several respected legal groups. He belongs to the Chicago Bar Association and served as Co-Chair of its Trial Techniques Division for the Young Lawyers Section. He also belongs to the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Through these groups, Rick shares ideas, keeps current with legal trends, and works to improve the broader legal field. He also speaks at bar events and leads legal education sessions for other attorneys.
If you or someone you care about needs legal help with a serious injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, or abuse case, contact Rick Levin now for a free consultation. He’ll take the time to listen, answer your questions, and explain your options.
