Title: Partner

Company: Tarpey, Jones & Schroeder, LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

CHICAGO, IL, February 24, 2015, Richard J. Schroeder, Partner with Tarpey, Jones & Schroeder, LLC, has been recognized by Elite American Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in personal injury law.

Mr. Schroeder has garnered a reputation of distinction and prominence over the past 11 years for his commitment to quality service and support on behalf of his client base. He has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Trial Attorneys in the field of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury” by the National Trial Lawyers Association in the state of Illinois, and he was also recognized as one of the “Top 40 attorneys under 40” in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Schroeder was acclaimed on five occasions as a Super Lawyer “Rising Star” in Illinois, and he was also inducted into the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association, and he is a Center for Disability and Elderly Law Young Professional Board Member, a member of the International Club at the Drake Hotel, and a Worldwide Who’s Who Member.

Mr. Schroeder was inspired to follow in the footsteps of his family members and embark on a professional journey in the legal field, continuing on the legacy of those before him. He has remained abreast of trends and developments in his field after earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois Champaign and graduating Cum Laude from ITT Chicago-Kent College of Law, as he enjoys building on his ever-emergent skill set, and learning and growing on a continued basis.

Mr. Schroeder has been able to stand out amongst his professional peers because he’s not afraid to try to tackle a difficult case. One of the biggest highlights of his career, to date, would be his being one of the youngest people ever to be named a “Special Prosecutor.” This was a period during which he served as a prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office where he rapidly ascended through the ranks.

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