A co-founder of the firm of Dudley & Lake, Mr. Dudley handles complex medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in counties throughout Illinois. Mr. Dudley serves on the Executive Committee for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and in 2021-2022 served as President of the Association. He has been recognized as one of the top 100 lawyers in the State of Illinois by both Illinois Super Lawyers and Illinois Leading Lawyers. He is one of a select group of lawyers who have obtained multiple jury verdicts in excess of $25 million.

EDUCATION

University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma

J.D. – 1993

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

B.S., Communications – 1989

Honors: Dean’s List

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (2016-present) Executive Committee
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association President (2021-2022)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Co-Chair Publication Committee (Trial Journal 2010 – Present)
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Lake County Bar Association
• American Association of Justice Leaders Forum