Our Story
Jim Coyne and Mark Reinke joined forces in 2011 to form Coyne Reinke Law. Prior to that, both Jim and Mark won significant settlements and awards for their personal injury and workers’ compensation clients at their respective firms.
Coyne Reinke Law has proudly served the Chicago community for over 12 years, providing top-notch legal representation for personal injury and worker’s compensation cases. Both Jim and Mark have unique qualifications that inform their practice, and a combined experience in excess of 50 years.
Coyne Reinke Law is a boutique firm that values each client equally, regardless of the size of their claim, and strives to keep our clients in the loop at all times.
We are confident in our ability to effectively advocate for our clients. If you have suffered an injury at work or due to the negligence of others, know that you are not alone. Let us put our experience and skills to work for you and help you obtain the justice and compensation you deserve. We are here to fight for you every step of the way.
About Jim Coyne
Jim Coyne has been skillfully representing personal injury clients and injured workers throughout his career. For personal injury clients involved in auto accidents, he has received judgments in excess of $2.9 million and $1.7 million. He settled a product liability case for a total value in excess of $1.8 million and a premises liability case with a total value in excess of $1.7 million. For workers’ compensation clients, he has resolved multiple cases for $500,000.00. Jim has had exceptional success for his clients.
Admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2001, he received his Juris Doctor from DePaul College of Law. Jim initially began his career as a defense attorney at one of Chicago’s largest defense firms specializing in personal injury litigation. After several years as a defense attorney, having handled an extensive case load of motor vehicle, construction negligence, medical malpractice and premises liability lawsuits, he refocused his career to fight for the rights of individuals as a Plaintiff’s attorney. Jim founded Coyne Law Offices, LLC in 2007, a firm strictly focused on representing individuals in personal injury and workers’ compensation claims.
While Jim has been practicing law since 2001, he has also been a member of Iron Workers’ Local #1 Union for over 15 years and has extensive personal experience working on construction sites. This experience gives him a unique perspective compared to other trial attorneys when it comes to understanding the details of construction site accidents and understanding the needs of injured workers. His experience has proven to be extraordinarily beneficial throughout his career litigating construction negligence and workers’ compensation claims.
Jim is dedicated to meeting the needs of his clients by constantly keeping them informed and making himself available at all times. He understands how important a claim is to each of his clients. He has fought to recover millions of dollars for his clients through settlements and successful verdicts.
About Mark Reinke
Mark W. Reinke is a partner in Coyne Reinke Law and has been practicing law since 1985.
Mr. Reinke is a 1980 graduate in Education from the University of Wisconsin, and obtained his Juris Doctor in 1985 from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He has been admitted to practice in the State of Illinois as well as Wisconsin and Michigan. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin, Western District of Michigan, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He also maintains professional affiliations with the Illinois and Chicago Bar Associations.
Since 1987, Mr. Reinke has been in private practice in Illinois concentrating in both insurance defense litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury. He has been involved in Federal Appellate practice, having presented oral argument before the United States Court of Appeals. He has tried numerous cases and obtained favorable verdicts for his clients as both defense and plaintiff’s counsel.
Why Choose Us
Full Service
We understand the physical, financial, and emotional strain that comes with a personal injury, which is why we strive to alleviate their clients’ burdens by handling all aspects of the legal process.
Detailed
Coyne Reinke works tirelessly to investigate and gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and fight for our clients’ rights in court.
Knowledgeable
Choosing Coyne Reinke means gaining a supportive and knowledgeable legal team that will work tirelessly to ensure your peace of mind and the most favorable outcome possible.
Cost Effective
We accept personal injury cases on and workers’ compensation claims on contingency, which means we only get paid if we win the case. The client doesn’t have to pay upfront fees, and we take a percentage of the compensation received. This arrangement lessens the financial burden on clients who may already be paying medical bills and experiencing missed work.
Full Service
We understand the physical, financial, and emotional strain that comes with a personal injury, which is why we strive to alleviate their clients’ burdens by handling all aspects of the legal process.
Detailed
Coyne Reinke works tirelessly to investigate and gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and fight for our clients’ rights in court.
Knowledgeable
Choosing Coyne Reinke means gaining a supportive and knowledgeable legal team that will work tirelessly to ensure your peace of mind and the most favorable outcome possible.
Cost Effective
We accept personal injury cases on and workers’ compensation claims on contingency, which means we only get paid if we win the case. The client doesn’t have to pay upfront fees, and we take a percentage of the compensation received. This arrangement lessens the financial burden on clients who may already be paying medical bills and experiencing missed work.
