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Deptula, Melissa G.
Myers & Miller LLC
Suite 2200
30 North LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 377-9585 (Direct Dial)
Fax: (312) 345-7251
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Summary
Current Employment Position(s)
Associate, since 2008
Lawyer Overview
Ms. Deptula has significant experience in the area of healthcare law, including a primary focus on defending medical negligence claims against hospitals, physicians, and nurses throughout the Chicagoland area, including Cook, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, and Winnebago counties. In addition to her experience in all phases of civil litigation, Ms. Deptula has counseled hospitals and physicians on a variety of issues including the Illinois Medical Studies Act, physician credentialing, and HIPAA.
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Deptula was a risk manager at a major academic medical center located in Downtown Chicago where she was responsible for investigating adverse events and worked closely with senior leadership and hospital management to minimize risk and future liability through systems and process improvement. She also provided risk management advice and education on liability issues to physicians, nurses, and hospital staff.
Areas of Practice
- Nursing Home and Healthcare Insurance Defense
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Education
- John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois,
1999
J.D. - DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois,
2003
LL.M. - Northwestern University, Evanston, IL,
1994
B.A. - Political Science
Office Information
Address
Suite 2200
30 North LaSalle
Chicago, IL 60602
Phones
(312) 377-9585 (Direct Dial)
Faxes
(312) 345-7251