Michael F. Henrick

Partner

Chicago, IL

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"My trial work offers a continuous opportunity to explore new and engaging subjects, tailored to the unique medical issues of each case."

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Michael F. Henrick

Partner

Chicago, IL

He/Him

"My trial work offers a continuous opportunity to explore new and engaging subjects, tailored to the unique medical issues of each case."

312-704-3115

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About Michael

Michael is a trial lawyer with substantial experience handling cases involving personal injury, professional liability, wrongful death, and health care. He also represents medical professionals in disciplinary actions brought by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Michael’s professional affiliations, such as his designation as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates, have afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with talented lawyers from around the country.

Michael has tried more than 60 complex jury trials to verdict.

Areas of Focus

Industries:

- Healthcare

Services:

- Litigation & Trial

Experience

Obtained a defense verdict for a Lake County hospital and its named nursing personnel in the death of a twin at birth. The plaintiff asked the jury for $7 million. The trial lasted three weeks.
Obtained a defense verdict for an orthopedic surgeon accused of making improper sexual advances to a female patient.
Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an internist who was alleged to have failed to diagnose a myocardial infarction when treating a patient in his office, leading to his death two days later. The trial of that case lasted one and a half weeks.
Obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a pain management physician after his patient had fallen from a procedure table in the process of an epidural. The co-defendant hospital was held liable on a $750,000 award.
Obtained a defense verdict for an orthopedic practice involving severance of the median nerve during carpal tunnel surgery.

Recognition

American Board of Trial Advocates, Chicago Chapter, Advocate
American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
llinois Super Lawyers, 2005 – 2020
Leading Lawyers, Medical Malpractice Defense Law; Personal Injury Defense Law: General
Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Peer Review Rating

Credentials

Education

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School), JD, with honors, 1974
Loyola University Chicago, BS, 1971

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Wisconsin

Court Admissions

US Supreme Court
US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Thought Leadership

Presentations

Michael has spoken on a variety of legal topics before client and firm groups, including:

"Jury Selection," in-house presentation, Medical Malpractice Specialty Group meeting, Chicago, Illinois

"Examination and Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses," Hinshaw’s Trial Advocacy Program, Chicago, Illinois
"Surgical and Anesthesia Claims," Illinois Providers Trust, Naperville, Illinois
"Attorney Training & Orientation Program," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois
"Examination and Treatment for Emergency Medical Conditions and Women in Labor Act and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act," Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company, Oak Brook, Illinois.

Hinshaw Newsletters

Medical Litigation Newsletter - Spring 2016 Edition, Jun 2, 2016
Medical Litigation Newsletter - December 2012 Edition, Dec 18, 2012
Medical Litigation Newsletter - July 2012 Edition, Jul 2, 2012
Medical Litigation Newsletter - March 2010 Edition, Mar 23, 2010

Press Release

Michael F. Henrick Inducted into the Chicago Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Dec 15, 2022

Interests

Did you know...

Michael swims over a mile every day.

Thought Leadership

Presentations

Michael has spoken on a variety of legal topics before client and firm groups, including:

"Jury Selection," in-house presentation, Medical Malpractice Specialty Group meeting, Chicago, Illinois

"Examination and Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses," Hinshaw’s Trial Advocacy Program, Chicago, Illinois
"Surgical and Anesthesia Claims," Illinois Providers Trust, Naperville, Illinois
"Attorney Training & Orientation Program," Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois
"Examination and Treatment for Emergency Medical Conditions and Women in Labor Act and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act," Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company, Oak Brook, Illinois.