Managing Partner
Daniel R. Mitchel
Jonathan leads the firm's catastrophic injury practice, shaping case strategy from intake through verdict. He's built a career on forcing insurance companies to pay what they owe — not a fraction of it. Raised in a working‑class Chicago neighborhood, he learned early that the legal system doesn't level itself. He became a lawyer to push back.
He has tried over 40 cases to verdict and negotiated settlements exceeding $300 million in lifetime client recoveries. Opposing counsel know that when Jonathan Reyes walks into a courtroom, the case is going to trial unless the offer is real.
Practices
11 Years
daniel@gmail.com
Direct Phone
+1 (212) 555-555
About
Jonathan leads the firm's catastrophic injury practice, shaping case strategy from intake through verdict. He's built a career on forcing insurance companies to pay what they owe — not a fraction of it. Raised in a working‑class Chicago neighborhood, he learned early that the legal system doesn't level itself. He became a lawyer to push back.
He has tried over 40 cases to verdict and negotiated settlements exceeding $300 million in lifetime client recoveries. Opposing counsel know that when Jonathan Reyes walks into a courtroom, the case is going to trial unless the offer is real.
About
Jonathan leads the firm's catastrophic injury practice, shaping case strategy from intake through verdict. He's built a career on forcing insurance companies to pay what they owe — not a fraction of it. Raised in a working‑class Chicago neighborhood, he learned early that the legal system doesn't level itself. He became a lawyer to push back.
He has tried over 40 cases to verdict and negotiated settlements exceeding $300 million in lifetime client recoveries. Opposing counsel know that when Jonathan Reyes walks into a courtroom, the case is going to trial unless the offer is real.
About
Jonathan leads the firm's catastrophic injury practice, shaping case strategy from intake through verdict. He's built a career on forcing insurance companies to pay what they owe — not a fraction of it. Raised in a working‑class Chicago neighborhood, he learned early that the legal system doesn't level itself. He became a lawyer to push back.
He has tried over 40 cases to verdict and negotiated settlements exceeding $300 million in lifetime client recoveries. Opposing counsel know that when Jonathan Reyes walks into a courtroom, the case is going to trial unless the offer is real.
Practice Areas
01
Personal Injury
02
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
03
Trucking & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
04
Medical Malpractice
05
Product Liability
Practice Areas
01
Personal Injury
02
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
03
Trucking & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
04
Medical Malpractice
05
Product Liability
Practice Areas
01
Personal Injury
02
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
03
Trucking & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
04
Medical Malpractice
05
Product Liability
Notable Cases
01
$14.2M settlement
Trucking collision resulting in permanent spinal injury. Uncovered falsified driver logs and safety violations .
03
$6.1M verdict
Product liability case against a national auto manufacturer. Jury found the airbag defect was known and concealed.
02
$8.7M settlement
Medical malpractice birth injury. Proved the hospital ignored clear signs of fetal distress for over 90 minutes.
Notable Cases
01
$14.2M settlement
Trucking collision resulting in permanent spinal injury. Uncovered falsified driver logs and safety violations .
03
$6.1M verdict
Product liability case against a national auto manufacturer. Jury found the airbag defect was known and concealed.
02
$8.7M settlement
Medical malpractice birth injury. Proved the hospital ignored clear signs of fetal distress for over 90 minutes.
Notable Cases
01
$14.2M settlement
Trucking collision resulting in permanent spinal injury. Uncovered falsified driver logs and safety violations .
03
$6.1M verdict
Product liability case against a national auto manufacturer. Jury found the airbag defect was known and concealed.
02
$8.7M settlement
Medical malpractice birth injury. Proved the hospital ignored clear signs of fetal distress for over 90 minutes.
Experience
LexEdge – Founding Partner
2010 – Present • Chicago, IL
Built the firm from a two‑person office into a nationally recognized trial practice. Leads the catastrophic injury team and personally handles a select caseload of high‑exposure matters. Sets the strategic direction for every major case the firm accepts.
Morrison & Cross LLP – Senior Trial Attorney
2002 – 2010 • Chicago, IL
First‑chair responsibility for 15 jury trials and managed a docket of 40+ personal injury and wrongful death cases. Recovered over $60 million in verdicts and settlements. Mentored junior associates and developed the firm’s trucking‑accident sub‑practice.
Cook County Public Defender’s Office – Assistant Public Defender
1998 – 2002 • Chicago, IL
Tried misdemeanor and felony cases starting on day one. Learned to cross‑examine police officers, read a jury, and build trust with clients who had every reason to distrust the system. Those years shaped everything he does now.
Experience
LexEdge – Founding Partner
2010 – Present • Chicago, IL
Built the firm from a two‑person office into a nationally recognized trial practice. Leads the catastrophic injury team and personally handles a select caseload of high‑exposure matters. Sets the strategic direction for every major case the firm accepts.
Morrison & Cross LLP – Senior Trial Attorney
2002 – 2010 • Chicago, IL
First‑chair responsibility for 15 jury trials and managed a docket of 40+ personal injury and wrongful death cases. Recovered over $60 million in verdicts and settlements. Mentored junior associates and developed the firm’s trucking‑accident sub‑practice.
Cook County Public Defender’s Office – Assistant Public Defender
1998 – 2002 • Chicago, IL
Tried misdemeanor and felony cases starting on day one. Learned to cross‑examine police officers, read a jury, and build trust with clients who had every reason to distrust the system. Those years shaped everything he does now.
Experience
LexEdge – Founding Partner
2010 – Present • Chicago, IL
Built the firm from a two‑person office into a nationally recognized trial practice. Leads the catastrophic injury team and personally handles a select caseload of high‑exposure matters. Sets the strategic direction for every major case the firm accepts.
Morrison & Cross LLP – Senior Trial Attorney
2002 – 2010 • Chicago, IL
First‑chair responsibility for 15 jury trials and managed a docket of 40+ personal injury and wrongful death cases. Recovered over $60 million in verdicts and settlements. Mentored junior associates and developed the firm’s trucking‑accident sub‑practice.
Cook County Public Defender’s Office – Assistant Public Defender
1998 – 2002 • Chicago, IL
Tried misdemeanor and felony cases starting on day one. Learned to cross‑examine police officers, read a jury, and build trust with clients who had every reason to distrust the system. Those years shaped everything he does now.
Education
J.D., University of Michigan Law School
Cum Laude
B.A., Northwestern University
Political Science
Licensed in Illinois, Tennessee, and the U.S. District Court
Northern District of Illinois
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Education
J.D., University of Michigan Law School
Cum Laude
B.A., Northwestern University
Political Science
Licensed in Illinois, Tennessee, and the U.S. District Court
Northern District of Illinois
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Education
J.D., University of Michigan Law School
Cum Laude
B.A., Northwestern University
Political Science
Licensed in Illinois, Tennessee, and the U.S. District Court
Northern District of Illinois
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Recognition
Best Lawyers in America®
— Personal Injury Litigation (2016–2026)
Super Lawyers®
— Top 100 Illinois (2019–2026)
Martindale‑Hubbell®
— AV Preeminent Rating
Lawdragon 500
— Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
— Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers— Top 100 Civil Plaintiff
Recognition
Best Lawyers in America®
— Personal Injury Litigation (2016–2026)
Super Lawyers®
— Top 100 Illinois (2019–2026)
Martindale‑Hubbell®
— AV Preeminent Rating
Lawdragon 500
— Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
— Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers— Top 100 Civil Plaintiff
Recognition
Best Lawyers in America®
— Personal Injury Litigation (2016–2026)
Super Lawyers®
— Top 100 Illinois (2019–2026)
Martindale‑Hubbell®
— AV Preeminent Rating
Lawdragon 500
— Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
— Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers— Top 100 Civil
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