Areas of Practice
Industries
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1978
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1978
- Federal Trial Bar, Northern District of Illinois, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 1984
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1995
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2000
Education
Boston University, J.D., cum laude
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, A.B., cum laude
Ian M. Sherman is a trial lawyer and has handled the defense of cases involving medical malpractice, professional discipline, professional responsibility and ethical matters, HIPAA issues, social work & school litigation, commercial litigation, construction accidents, products liability, general torts, toxic torts, false arrest and imprisonment, defamation, employers liability, occupational diseases, as well as insurance coverage and declaratory judgment actions.
One of his important trial successes was described in Medical Economics, “Will Your HMO Pull You Into a Malpractice Suit?,” and two others appeared in OB/GYN Malpractice Prevention “Uterus and Bladder Rupture During VBAC” and “Were Residents or On-Call OB Liable for Fatal Dystocia?" Mr. Sherman was a guest on the Business Newsmakers television show on Channel 23 (WCIU) to discuss “Telemedicine Law”.
Since 1983, he has performed pro bono cases for the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Institute and has also done pro bono work for the American Jewish Congress (Midwest Region), now JUF Community Legal Services, since 1992.
Mr. Sherman is also an associate general counsel in Dykema's Office of General Counsel. He was previously Chairman, Associates Training Committee for 10 years at Rooks Pitts.
Mr. Sherman was an adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School in 2016 and 2017.
Significant Decisions
- Carus Chemical Co. v. Calciquest, Inc., 793 N.E.2d 931 (Ill. App. 3rd Dist. 2003). Violation of Trade Secrets Act claimed. Preliminary injunction reversed on appeal in favor of firm’s client. Case subsequently dismissed.
- Daley/Ruff v. Dr. Smith, et al., No. 1-13-0225 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. (4/5/15). Jury verdict in favor of firm's client physician in medical malpractice death case affirmed on appeal.
- Sullivan v. Wojick, No. 1-13-1333 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. (9/2/2014). Jury verdict in favor of firm's clients physician and hospital in medical malpractice stroke case affirmed on appeal.
- Giannini v. Dr. S., No. 1-03-3709 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. (9/30/04). Summary judgment for firm's client physician in medical malpractice death case affirmed on appeal.
- Western States Insurance Co. v. Wisconsin Wholesale Tire, Inc., 184 F.3d 699 (7th Cir. 1999). Declaratory judgment for insurer (firm’s client) affirmed. Insured’s alleged misappropriation of competitor’s customer lists neither “advertising” nor “slander” or “libel” within meaning of insurance policies.
- Western States Insurance Co. v. Bobo, 268 Ill.App.3d 513, 644 N.E.2d 486 (5th Dist. 1995). Declaratory judgment for insurer (firm’s client), reversing lower court. No coverage under exclusion for intended bodily injury, regardless of insured’s subjective intent, where alleged insured committed sexual crimes against children.
- Banes v. Western States Insurance Co., 616 N.E.2d 1021 (Ill.App. 2nd Dist. 1993). Declaratory judgment for insurer (firm’s client), reversing lower court. Insurer entitled to setoff of payment to insured by tortfeasor’s insurer, even though insured’s injuries exceeded limits of both tortfeasor’s policy and insured’s underinsured motorist coverage.
Seminars & Speeches
- Illinois Rules Changes: Professional Conduct and Evidence, Presented at Dykema Gossett PLLCDecember 10, 2015
- Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct: 2010 Changes Revisited, Presented at Dykema Gossett PLLCMay 12, 2011
- Principles Regarding Medical Records and Confidentiality; AIDS-Confidentiality and Access Issues, Lorman Education Services, Medical Records Law in Illinois Seminar, Alsip, ILNovember 20, 2008
- Confidentiality of Medical Records in Illinois, Lorman Education ServicesApril 2, 2002 & December 5, 2002
- The Law of Telemedicine in Illinois, National Business InstituteAugust 29, 2000
- Speaker at fifteen (15) other seminars/lectures on various legal topics since 2000
Publications
- "Will You Be Sorry You Said 'I'm Sorry?'"June 2011Legal Health Update in Chicago Hospital News
- "Can Advertising Create Hospital Liability for Acts of Independent Physicians?"November 2010Legal Health Update in Chicago Hospital News
- "With Malpractice Case Settled, My Worries Are Over—Right?"December 2008Legal Health Update in Chicago Hospital News
- "Case in Point: Histories and Testing Vital in Problem Pregnancies"May 1993Illinois Medicine
- "Contribution from Employers: Availability, Good Faith Settlements and What the Future May Hold"June 1987Illinois Bar Journal
Press Releases
- 13 Attorneys Earn “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 15, 2018
- January 25, 2018
- 10 Attorneys Receive “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 15, 2017
- January 13, 2017
- 14 Attorneys Receive “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 15, 2016
- January 11, 2016
- 12 Attorneys Receive “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 18, 2015
- January 13, 2015
- Firm Receives 10 “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 18, 2014
- Nearly One in Four Dykema Practitioners Earn Distinction; Seven Merit “Lawyer of the Year” HonorsAugust 16, 2013
- More Than One in Four Dykema Practitioners Earn DistinctionAugust 23, 2012
- February 7, 2011
- September 8, 2010
- January 25, 2010
- January 26, 2009
Memberships & Involvement
- The Society of Trial Lawyers, Illinois
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Chicago Bar Association, Medical-Legal Relations Committee, Past Chairman, 2001-2002; Health Law, Tort Law and Professional Responsibility Committees, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Committee on Professional Conduct, Past Member; Tort and Health Law Sections, Past Member
- American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Past Member
- Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, Past Member
Community/Civic Activities
- Winnetka Park Board, Commissioner, 2001-2009; Vice President, 2002-2003 and 2007-2009
- Winnetka Environmental & Forestry Commission Member, Ex-Officio, 2008-2009
- Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago, Board of Directors, 1987-1990; President, 1988-89
- Winnetka, Illinois, Cub Scout Pack 18, Cubmaster, 1997-1998 & Den Leader, 1991-1995,
- Kenilworth-Winnetka Baseball Association, Volunteer coach, 1993-1999
- Winnetka Park District and Winnetka Community House Youth Basketball Programs, Volunteer coach, 1991-2001
- Youth Motivation Program in Chicago Public Schools, Participant, 1982
Awards & Recognition
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Insurance Law, 2013-Present. Copyright by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC
Recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers® for Healthcare, Medical Malpractice; Personal Injury Defense, and Professional Liability Defense, 2011-2018
Recognized in Law & Politics as an Illinois Super Lawyer for Medical Malpractice; Personal Injury Defense, 2005-2010
Named an Illinois Leading Lawyer in Medical Malpractice Defense Law and Insurance Law by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2005-2017. Law Bulletin Publishing Company
Recipient of an AV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, 1997-2018
Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award, 2018
Who's Who in American Law, 2001, 2005-2016
Who's Who in America, 2003-2015
Who's Who in the World, 2004, 2008-2018
Who's Who in the Midwest, 2009-2015
Madison Who's Who in the World, 2008-09
The National Registry of Who's Who, 2000
Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America, 1987
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Institute, Distinguished Service Award, 2018, 2003; Certificate of Appreciation, 1983
American Jewish Congress, Pro Bono Publico, 1982
JUF Community Legal Services 2018 Volunteer of the Year; Certificate of Appreciation; 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi