Mark Dym is a Shareholder, founding lawyer and member of the management committee of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd. His practice concentrates on catastrophic personal injury claims and complex litigation. Mr. Dym is AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, which is the highest rating for attorneys in both legal ability and ethical standards given by that company.

Mr. Dym has been selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers®, been named a Leading Lawyer by Leading Lawyers Magazine, and was recognized for his achievements as a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, which is comprised of the top one percent of lawyers in America.

Mr. Dym and his group represent individuals and companies in a variety of legal settings. Mr. Dym has recovered millions of dollars for injured persons and their families in claims throughout the country. His practice involves wrongful death claims, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, quadriplegia, paraplegia, loss of eyesight and hearing, serious disfigurement and other devastating injuries.

Mr. Dym is currently leading the litigation for a Canadian family who lost a loved one in the Ethiopian Airlines crash against Boeing and others. See the firm’s news article here. He is also on the Steering Committee for the cases proceeding from this crash pending in the Northern District Court of Chicago.

Mr. Dym and his team are also handling several other high profile cases including the Mercy Hospital shooting. Read the press release for Less v. Mercy here.

Mr. Dym is one of the lead lawyers for the Estate of Daniel Prude against the City of Rochester and certain police officers for the death of Daniel Prude.

Mr. Dym also counsels clients throughout the world . Mr. Dym has provided legal services for many professional athletes over thirty years. He has served as legal counsel to the City of Chicago for the 1994 World Cup matches. He represented Soccer International in promoting and hosting the Opening Ceremony for the 1994 World Cup soccer matches.

Read Mark Dym’s featured interview in Leading Lawyers Magazine.

Watch Mark Dym talk about some of the most Frequently Asked Questions.

EDUCATION

• George Washington University National Law Center (J.D. 1982)
  • With high honors
• University of Virginia (B.A. 1979)
  • With high distinction
• The Hill School (1975)

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Illinois (1982)

COURT ADMISSIONS

• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

• AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
• Included on the Illinois Super Lawyers® list (2010-2017)
• Illinois State Soccer Association Special Service Award
• Leading Lawyer — Illinois Leading Lawyers Network
• Top 100 Civil Plaintiff’s Lawyer — The National Trial Lawyers

MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS

LEGAL

• Member, American Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Past Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association

CIVIC/COMMUNITY

• Mr. Dym is involved in a number of charitable and civic organizations and fundraisers. He has served as a volunteer attorney with the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services since 1985.
• Mr. Dym was recognized as Honorary Chairman by the Dusable Museum of African American History Women’s Board in recognition of his support for the organization.

SPEECHES AND PRESENTATIONS

• Mr. Dym lectures on negotiation skills and employment issues.