Overview
Anton Marqui is a versatile litigator commended by clients for his calm demeanor and efficient approach.
Mr. Marqui guides a diverse clientele. He defends hospitals, long-term care facilities, physicians, dentists, and other healthcare providers in malpractice actions. He also represents contractors in construction negligence matters and commercial disputes, and he advocates for corporations and individual owner-operators in transportation liability claims.
He excels in providing objective analysis and thoughtful strategy at the outset of litigation. He deftly manages all phases of civil litigation with successful results, from early dismissal to defense verdicts at trial. He has also achieved favorable outcomes through arbitration and mediation.
Away from the courtroom, Mr. Marqui counsels his clients on a variety of industry-specific issues, including risk management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Education
- DePaul University, J.D., 2005
- Marquette University, B.A. in Criminology & Law Studies; History, 2002
Admissions & Affiliations
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Practices
Results
- Medical malpractice/nursing home care act. Represented nursing home in failure to prevent pressure wounds. Settled during motions in limine. (Cook County Law Division, 2025)
- Construction negligence/traumatic brain injury and chronic pain. Admitted negligence. $38 million indicated; settled before closing arguments. (Cook County Law Division, 2025)
- Medical malpractice/wrongful death. Represented hospital in failure to diagnose cardiac condition. Settled following jury selection. (Cook County Law Division, 2023)
- Medical malpractice/wrongful death. Represented hospital in failure to diagnose aortic dissection. Settled during motions in limine. (Will County, 2020)
- Medical malpractice. Represented hospital in failure to prevent pressure wounds. Settled during motions in limine. (Will County, 2018)
- Represented third-party defendant hospital on negligent spoliation of evidence claim. Obtained summary judgment during motions in limine. (Cook County Law Division, 2015)
- Dental malpractice (second chair). Represented dentist in high profile oral cancer case. Dismissed on first day of trial. (Cook County Law Division, 2011)
- Construction negligence/lower back injury (second chair). Hung jury; settled post-trial. (Lake County, 2010)
- Medical malpractice/wrongful death (second chair). Represented hospitalist in failure to diagnose and treat pneumonia. Not guilty. (Cook County Law Division, 2009)
- Premises/municipal liability involving traumatic brain injury (second chair). Not guilty. (Lake County, 2009)
- Automobile accident. Plaintiff asked for $100,000; award approximately $18,000. (Cook County Law Division, 2009)
- Medical malpractice/wrongful death (second chair). Represented primary care physician in failure to recognize and workup cardiac condition. Not guilty. (Cook County Law Division, 2008)
- Automobile accident. Plaintiff asked for $30,000; award approximately $2500. (Cook County Fifth Municipal District, 2007)
- Automobile accident. Plaintiff asked for $45,000; award approximately $10,000. (Cook County Fifth Municipal District, 2007)
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Insights
News
Publications
- Contributing author, Long-Term Care Litigation, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2023).
- Contributing author, Long-Term Care Litigation, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (2020).
