Associate

Jennifer M. Labus

Chicago, IL

(312) 422-0931

labus@dbmslaw.com

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Biography

Credentials

Experience

Biography

Jennifer Labus focuses her practice on the defense of hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice lawsuits in both state and federal court. Additionally, she represents clients in other general tort matters including premises liability cases.

Ms. Labus joined the firm in 2017 following her graduation cum laude from the John Marshall Law School where she received a student attorney license and represented legal aid clients in a variety of legal matters. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Labus worked at a Chicago personal injury firm where she gained significant litigation experience in medical malpractice and other general negligence actions. Since joining the firm, Ms. Labus has obtained favorable results for her clients throughout all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation to jury verdict.

Credentials

Education

J.D., The John Marshall Law School, cum laude, 2017
• Recipient of CALI Awards for Academic Excellent in torts and professional responsibility
• Dean’s List
• Herzog Scholar
• AAJ Trial Advocacy Team Competitor

B.A. in paralegal studies, Kaplan University, 2014

Awards

Recipient of CALI Awards for Academic Excellent in torts and professional responsibility
The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch 2023 (Medical Malpractice Law – -Defendants)

Affiliations

Illinois, 2017
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2017
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, 2020

Experience

Practice Area

DBMS Successfully Defends Chicago Area Hospital

May 22, 2023 Client:

Hospital

Outcome:

Defense Verdict.

Stetson Atwood and Jennifer Labus successfully defended a Chicago area hospital in a medical malpractice lawsuit involving allegations that negligent nursing care caused a patient’s death. The plaintiff alleged that ...

Plaintiff v. Defendant Railroad Company

Client:

Defendant Railroad Company

Outcome:

Appellate Court Victory for Defense.

DBMS secured a victory on behalf of a railroad company before the Illinois Appellate Court. Correcting its earlier ruling, the appellate court ruled that the Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA), ...