About the Law Firm

Since 1983, Attorney Peter F. Ferracuti has been listed in several editions of the national publication, “Best Lawyers in America”, being 1 of only 18 civil litigation attorneys similarly recognized from the State of Illinois in that publication. Attorney Peter F. Ferracuti has had extensive experience in the labor law field, currently representing several unions. The major clientele of his firm are working people, with the firm essentially representing individuals rather than corporations or insurance companies. He is an active member of the American Association for Justice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers of America.

Attorney Peter F. Ferracuti graduated in the upper 3% of his class from the University of Illinois, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with a double major in Political Science and Psychology. Thereafter, he received his law degree from the University of Illinois Law School. Immediately thereafter, he was licensed to practice in the State of Illinois. Attorney Peter F. Ferracuti is married to Janis Ferracuti and is the father of three children.

The LAW OFFICES OF PETER F. FERRACUTI employs approximately 35 persons, including a staff of 7 lawyers with emphasis in Civil Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation litigation. Attorney Peter F. Ferracuti is certified to practice before the United States Supreme Court, as well as in all of the major courts in the Northern District of Illinois and several other Federal courts. His law office practice involves him in all the major counties in Illinois, including Cook County. Click here for information about our dedicated staff.

The LAW OFFICES OF PETER F. FERRACUTI are located in its own office building, Fox River Center, in Ottawa and currently occupies two entire floors of approximately 15,000 square feet.The LAW OFFICES OF PETER F. FERRACUTI also has a satellite office in Peru for your convenience. The firm has adapted and uses the very latest in communication technology and research aids in the legal field with its paralegal staff and accounting department.

Attorney Peter F. Ferracuti and his staff are involved daily in extensive trial litigation, as well as appeal work, having participated in numerous Appellate Court decisions. Many of these decisions have resulted in significant pronouncements in the fields of Workers’ Compensation and Civil Personal Injury law, advantageous to workers and injured persons.

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