Frank J. Bertuca

Experience

Frank J. Bertuca is an aggressive litigator with numerous trial and appellate victories on behalf of his clients. Frank joined Katz Friedman as a workers' compensation attorney in 1999. He proudly represents injured workers in the airline, automotive manufacturing, construction, law enforcement and fire protection industries. Frank also speaks to unions and professional organizations on the subject of work injuries. Prior to joining Katz Friedman, he practiced work injury law and pension litigation for several years.

Frank developed an interest in litigation and ethical standards early in his career. As an undergraduate student, he was privileged to clerk for the Hon. Ronald Dozier in McClean County Circuit Court, where he assisted in divorce and personal injury cases. He also worked on general civil law cases as a clerk for the Hon. James Knecht in the 4th District Appellate Court of Illinois.

In 1991, he earned his Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he was a member of Moot Court Society. As an undergraduate, he studied economics and graduated cum laude in 1988 from Illinois State University. He was a founding member of ISU's trial advocacy team. Frank is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association.