Sam Panger Jr., Esq., is a Senior Trial Attorney at Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers, a firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of everyday working people across the Chicago metropolitan area. With a career spanning decades in the courtroom, Mr. Panger has earned a well-deserved reputation as a relentless advocate for his clients — securing millions of dollars in compensation across personal injury, medical negligence, trucking accident, and civil litigation cases.
Sam Panger Jr. received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Carthage College in 1973, followed by his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in 1976. He furthered his litigation skills through the Fred Lane Trial Technique Course — a commitment to excellence that has defined his practice ever since. From the very beginning of his legal career, Mr. Panger brought a relentless work ethic and a fighter’s mentality to every case he took on.
Over the course of his distinguished career, Mr. Panger has tried and settled cases in both Illinois Circuit Courts and Federal Court, handling matters from intake all the way through trial and appeal. He has successfully resolved trucking accident cases for $1.8 Million and $500,000, secured a $1.7 Million settlement for a client who underwent a below-the-knee amputation due to medical negligence, and obtained a $1.5 Million settlement for a bricklayer who sustained a brain injury after falling from a scaffold. His courtroom victories extend to defending clients against serious charges, including successfully obtaining not guilty verdicts in jury and bench trials, and defending an attorney against a Federal False Claims Act suit for a fraction of the amount sought.
Mr. Panger’s breadth of experience is a true asset to his clients. He has represented injured workers, medical negligence victims, motor vehicle accident survivors, and individuals facing criminal charges — always with the same dedication and precision. His work has appeared in published appellate decisions, including Grandi v. Shah, 261 Ill. App. 3d 551 (1994), a Medical Negligence case in which he both tried the case and briefed the appeal, ultimately securing a reversal in favor of his client.
Sam Panger Jr. is committed to advocating for the hardworking, blue-collar residents of the Chicago area. He understands that when someone is injured — whether in a workplace accident, a trucking collision, or through a doctor’s negligence — the stakes couldn’t be higher. Mr. Panger approaches every case with the same intensity and preparation, whether it is a mediation, a bench trial, or a jury trial in Federal Court.
Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers is renowned for its authentic, client-first approach — combining decades of litigation experience with a genuine commitment to the people of Chicago. Sam Panger Jr. embodies that mission every day, bringing his legal expertise, tireless work ethic, and deep respect for his clients to bear on every matter he handles.
