John J. Malm is a highly experienced trial lawyer with three decades of expertise in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. His practice spans DuPage, Kane, Cook, and Will counties, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
John leads a focused personal injury law firm, concentrating on cases involving:
- Automobile and truck accidents
- Pedestrian and motorcycle accidents
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Sports injuries
- Defective products and product liability
- Nursing home abuse and sexual abuse claims
- Uninsured motorist claims
John’s firm has secured millions in compensation for clients and their families, achieving successful outcomes in Illinois trial courts and appellate courts.
Background and Education
John was born on May 27, 1966, at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Key West, Florida, and grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1984. He holds a J.D., cum laude, from Valparaiso University School of Law (1993), where he served as Articles Editor of the Valparaiso University Law Review and was active in Moot Court competitions. He earned his B.A. from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, in 1988.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Illinois, 1993
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1993
John has also been admitted pro hac vice in cases across Alaska, New Mexico, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Texas.
Professional Achievements
John has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyer from 2014 to 2024, a testament to his dedication and success in personal injury litigation.
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- DuPage County Bar Association
Appellate Decisions
In Re the Estate of Ann L. Cuneo, 334 Ill.App.3d 594, 780 N.E.2d 325 (2nd Dist. 2002).
Nicholson v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co., No. 2-08-0639 (filed 3/23/10; corrected 4/14/10) (2nd Dist. 2010). See section 143a–2 of the Illinois Insurance Code [215 ILCS 5/143a–2 (West 1998)].
Published Articles
Confronting the “Contacts Sports” Rule in Sports Injury Litigation against Organizational Defendants, ITLA Journal, Volume 18, No. 2, Summer 2016.
Lectures
Settling the Case: A Plaintiff’s Perspective, Civil Law MCLE Meeting, DuPage County Bar Association, March 6, 2019.
Anatomy of a Disputed Documents Case, Estate Planning & Probate Section MCLE Meeting, DCBA, April 12, 2016.
Reviewing Medical Records and Bills for Injury Litigation, Paralegal Studies, College of DuPage, 2014.
Legal Career
John began his career at Clausen Miller, P.C., where he handled complex tort litigation in state and federal courts, focusing on plaintiff’s side catastrophic fire and explosion cases. In 2001, he founded the Law Offices of John J. Malm & Associates. The firm is exclusively dedicated to personal injury law. With its offices located in Naperville and St. Charles, the firm focuses on representing individuals and families impacted by personal injuries and wrongful death, seeking justice and meaningful compensation for their losses.
Philosophy
John’s professional philosophy is rooted in one guiding principle: to provide clients with the highest level of professional service to help them achieve meaningful recoveries after an injury or loss.
Community Involvement
John serves on the Chicago Advisory Board of the Concussion Legacy Foundation (“CLF”), advocating for brain research and athlete safety.
John has lived in Batavia, Illinois for the past 25 years. He is actively involved in his community, supporting organizations such as American Youth Foundation, UNICEF, Heifer International, the Batavia Interfaith Clothes Closet, the Batavia Food Pantry, Batavia United Way, and Tri-City Family Services. He has proudly served as a volunteer coach in Tri-Cities Soccer Association, Batavia Youth Baseball, and Batavia Youth Football.
Personal Life
John has been married to his wife, Sara, for 36 years, and they have four adult sons. His interests include travel, sports, skiing, boating, photography, history, architecture and design, cooking, off-road trail riding and classic cars.
Areas Served
John represents personal injury accident victims throughout Northern Illinois, including the following localities: DuPage County, Kane County, Cook County, Will County, DeKalb County, LaSalle County, Lee County, Ogle County, Stephenson County, Winnebago County, and Grundy County. John also serves the following communities: Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Elgin, North Aurora, DeKalb, Sycamore, Rochelle, Rockford, Freeport, LaSalle, Oswego, Ottawa, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, and Joliet.
Contact info:
john@malmlegal.com
Phone: (630) 527-4177