Cecilio L. Franco IV
Concentrating his practice on complex and catastrophic litigation, Mr. Franco frequently defends designers and manufacturers of consumer and industrial products in cases involving wrongful death or serious injury and large property losses. In addition to product liability claims, Mr. Franco also defends contractors, construction managers, developers, commercial property managers, owners and occupiers in construction-related accidents. His practice also focuses on the defense of retailers, hotels, restaurants, bars and commercial vehicle fleets, covering a wide range of issues from general negligence and premises liability to motor vehicle accidents and cases involving foodborne illnesses and assault and battery. Mr. Franco has successfully defended cases to final judgment or verdict in both state and federal courts and has defended and argued cases before the Illinois Appellate Courts. He is a member of the Illinois Association of Defense Counsel, the Illinois Bar Association and was formerly vice-chair of the Trial Techniques Committee of the Chicago Bar Association.