Chelsea L. Caldwell

Chelsea is an experienced and zealous litigator who, in her short career, has already performed well beyond her years. She was the sole attorney at a local branch of a nationally recognized personal injury firm where she successfully managed a tremendous caseload and obtained millions of dollars for her clients.

Chelsea gravitated toward personal injury law because she is passionate about helping people in their hour of need. She advocates in and out of court to obtain fair and just compensation for her clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Chelsea works closely with her clients to understand their specific circumstances and to build the strongest case possible for each one.

Chelsea demonstrates core values of compassion, knowledge, and persistence. Hitting the ground running, she immediately secured hundreds of thousands of dollars in settlements and a six-figure jury verdict in DuPage County.

She enjoys musical theater, the performing arts, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Illinois

Supreme Court of Illinois

Since 2014

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Since 2015

Attorney

Goldberg & Dohan, L.L.P (Florida)

2016 - 2018

Tender demand packets Negotiate a settlement with adjusters and lien holders Handle Court calls, motions, and hearings in Kane County, DuPage County, Will County, and Cook County Propound and answer written discovery Take depositions, prepare and present clients for deposition Prepare for and try cases at arbitration and trial

Associate Attorney

Loren B. Siegel & Associates, LLC

2015 - 2016

Tried a case in front of a twelve person jury with a verdict returned in favor of the client Negotiated with opposing counsel and claims adjusters to obtain favorable settlements for clients Handled cases both independently and with partner’s assistance

Associate Attorney

Law Office of Scott D. DeSalvo

2015 - 2015

Attended various court calls in both Law Division and Municipal Drafted motions, pleadings, and all manner written discovery primarily in the area of personal injury law, in a high volume fast-paced setting

Associate Attorney

Elman Law Group, LLC

2014 - 2015

Tried over twenty cases at mandatory arbitration; prepared and presented clients for numerous depositions; and appeared at court calls and motions in both Cook County and DuPage County Attended pre-trial and settlement conferences Drafted motions, pleadings, and answered all manner written discovery primarily in the area of personal injury law, in a high volume fast-paced setting

Legal Intern, Civil Clinic

Valparaiso University Law Clinic

2013 - 2014

Provided legal representation to indigent clients in guardianship, adoption, debt collection harassment, and consumer protection cases Conducted client interviews; researched various issues including guardianships, consumer protection, debt collection, and same-sex adoption; and, prepared and filed petitions, answers, and motions

Student Clerk

Porter County Juveinle Court

2013 - 2013

Researched and drafted bench memorandums on juvenile delinquency, welfare, and paternity law Observed hearings and discussed decisions directly with Magistrate Judge

Intern, Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division

City of Chicago, Law Department

2013 - 2013

Participated extensively in both written and oral discovery Drafted motions and responses, including motions in limine and motions for summary judgment Prepared clients and witnesses for depositions and trial testimony

Legal Intern

Empire Today

2012 - 2012

Drafted memorandums regarding specific class actions and relevant anti-trust law Advised senior partners on attorney work product protections applied in the context of litigation Conducted licensing research and drafted correspondence on corporate transactional matters

Honors Research Fellow

Valparaiso University

2012 - 2012

Director, Illini Union Board Spring Musical

University of Illinois

2010 - 2011

Valparaiso University School of Law

J.D. (2014) | Law

2014

Honors: Juris Doctor cum laude - 2014 Honors: Honors Program, Dean’s Fellow, Honors Research Fellow Honors: Chairperson and Coach, Trial Advocacy Team Honors: Law Clerk to Porter County Juvenile Court, the Honorable Gwenn Rinkenberger Honors: Certified Legal Intern, Civil Clinic

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

B.A. (2011) | English Literature

2011

Honors: B.A. - 2011 Honors: Director, Assistant Director and Actor, Illini Union Board Musicals

State Bar of Illinois  # 6317881

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Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)

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DuPage County Bar Association (DCBA)

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DuPage County Inns of Court

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