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Dov Apfel

Partner

  • 46 yrs experience
  • Chicago, IL
DA
Bar admissions
  • Illinois
  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
Education
B.S.
American University Washington College of Law1979
Undergraduate
Queens College, City University of New York1976
Awards and recognition
  1. 01Dan Cullan Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award (2011)
  2. 02Super Lawyers (2008-2026)
  3. 03Best Lawyers in America (2007-2026)
  4. 04Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Publications
  • Extensive publication record on birth trauma litigation and electronic fetal monitoring

Background

Dov Apfel is a Partner at Levin & Perconti in Chicago and a nationally recognized authority in birth injury litigation, particularly cases involving cerebral palsy and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). With over 40 years of experience handling complex medical malpractice claims nationwide, his notable results include a $29 million settlement for catastrophic HIE, a $27 million recovery following a $20 million jury verdict, and an $18 million birth injury settlement. He is widely recognized for his expertise in electronic fetal monitoring and establishing causation in cerebral palsy cases.

Notable cases

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    $29M settlement for catastrophic HIE

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    $27M recovery following $20M jury verdict

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    $18M birth injury settlement involving cerebral palsy

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