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Meet Bret Franco

Bret Franco is a Chicago-based personal injury attorney who spent over a decade as a Cook County prosecutor and defense-side partner before dedicating his practice entirely to representing injured people. He has tried more than 100 cases over his career and recovered over $16 million for clients in the past three years alone.

Bret represents clients harmed by negligent drivers, property owners, employers, medical providers, and corporations, pursuing full recovery for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Why Bret

20+ yrs
Trial experience, both sides
$16M+
Recovered in three years
100%
Plaintiff representation
$0
Fees unless he wins
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Legal Associations

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$1.3 Million
Recovered for a family struck by a driver who crashed through the wall of a Culver's restaurant.
Motor Vehicle Collision
$1.2 Million
Recovered for a couple injured in a motor vehicle collision.
Motor Vehicle Collision
$525,000
Recovered for a motor vehicle crash victim who required shoulder surgery.
Motor Vehicle Collision
$500,000
Recovered for a bicyclist who sustained facial fractures due to a negligently placed roadway sign.
Bicycle Accident
$225,000
Arbitration award recovered for a passenger involved in a motor vehicle collision.
Motor Vehicle Collision
$173,790
Jury verdict recovered for a motorcyclist who was struck by a police officer.
Motorcycle Accident

Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future case. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.

A Fighter in Your Corner from Day One

Bret Franco brings over 20 years of legal and trial experience to every case he handles, including more than 100 trials as a Cook County prosecutor and years spent defending Fortune 500 companies, rideshare giants, and insurance carriers in high-exposure, catastrophic injury cases. Having seen the system from every side, he made a deliberate choice: to dedicate his practice entirely to representing injured plaintiffs instead.

That means when you hire Franco Injury Law, you get Bret—not a junior associate or a paralegal. Bret personally handles every aspect of your case, from the initial investigation through negotiation and, if necessary, litigation and trial. Additionally, he is a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law and a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. Before law school, Bret attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he obtained a degree in legal studies. Bret grew up in Buffalo, New York, but is a proud Chicagoan who has called Chicago home for most of his life.  He lives in the Logan Square neighborhood with his family.

  • "Bret was wonderful to work with from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and always took the time to clearly explain the process and answer my questions. I truly appreciated his guidance and professionalism throughout my case and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about his clients."

    — HT, Former Client

  • "I couldn't be happier with my experience. Bret represented my interests fairly, was incredibly communicative throughout the process, and spent time explaining to me what to expect. Cannot recommend his services enough!"

    — CB, Former Client

  • "I’ve referred people I know to Bret and he’s done an excellent job with their cases. His clients have told me he was very communicative, thorough, and hard working. They were happy with the results and I’ll be referring more matters to Bret in the future."

    — DL, Former Client

Ready to Talk to Bret?

A free consultation costs you nothing. Whatever kind of injury brought you here, Bret Franco can personally review your case and help you find the best possible path forward for you.

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