Leon Stone
Evanston Workers Comp Law
Evanston, Illinois · 27 Years Experience
About Leon Stone
Leon Stone is a board-certified workers' compensation specialist with 27 years of experience serving clients in Evanston and throughout Illinois. His firm handles all types of work injury claims from initial filing through appeals, and he offers free consultations to all prospective clients.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- FMLA
- ADA Compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Leon Stone works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Illinois. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Leon Stone handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Illinois, including Healthcare Worker Injuries, Needlestick Injuries, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In Illinois, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Leon immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Leon Stone's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 27 years of experience in Illinois workers' comp law, Leon knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Leon Stone primarily serves clients in Evanston and the surrounding Illinois area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Illinois and were injured at work, contact Leon's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. Temple University School of Law
- Bar Illinois State Bar, admitted 1999
- Mbr Illinois Workers' Compensation Bar Association