Overview

Elizabeth A. Bruer focuses her practice in the representation of hospitals, physicians, nurses and other health care providers. Since joining the firm in 2002, Elizabeth has tried jury trials in medical negligence, product liability and transportation matters. Most recently, in 2016, Elizabeth was part of the team that achieved a not guilty verdict on behalf of a hospital after plaintiff asked the jury to award damages of $84 million.

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, (2026)
    • Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
  • Law Bulletin Media, “Illinois Leading Lawyers,” (2021, 2024-2025)
  • Illinois Super Lawyers®, “Rising Stars,” (2012-2017)
  • Law Bulletin Media, “Illinois Leading Lawyer – Emerging Lawyers,” (2015)

  • “Medical Malpractice: An Attorney’s Perspective,” American College of Radiology Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., May 2015
  • “Anatomy of a Medical-Legal Case,” Chicago-area Perinatal Hospital Network, June 2014