About Gill Ports Hoste LLC · Chicago
Gill Ports Hoste LLC is a Chicago personal injury and medical malpractice trial law firm headquartered at 321 N. Clark Street in downtown Chicago. Formed in March 2025 through the merger of Gill Ports, Ltd. and Leahy Hoste Alkaraki, the firm carries on more than 100 years of combined attorney experience and exclusively represents injury victims and grieving families against some of America's largest corporate defendants. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis, assigning two lawyers to every case, and is widely recognized for multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, including six verdicts exceeding $10 million. It serves clients throughout Illinois and accepts select cases in other states, with bilingual (English/Spanish) service available.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC is a small but trial-focused Chicago personal injury firm with deep roots in Illinois plaintiff-side litigation. According to a March 4, 2025 announcement by founding partner Michael T. Gill on LinkedIn, the firm was created when Gill Ports, Ltd. merged with Leahy Hoste Alkaraki, bringing together five lawyers and four non-lawyer staff 'to represent those injured or killed by the negligence of others.' The firm's name partners — Michael T. Gill, Matthew D. Ports, and Peter D. Hoste — together with attorneys Alexander J. Marsh and Michael Alkaraki, bring more than a century of combined courtroom experience to bear on catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, product liability, trucking, car, birth injury, sexual assault, and wrongful death cases. Gill Ports Hoste has prevailed against a roster of major corporate defendants that includes Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Northwestern Medicine, OSF Healthcare, Advocate Healthcare, Unity Point Methodist, Pekin Hospital, NorthShore Health System, University of Chicago Medicine, Carle Health, Springfield Clinic, Rush University Medical Center, Ascension, Duly Health and Care, and Franciscan Health. The firm is selective in its caseload, charges a flat one-third contingency fee (with no higher percentage for going to trial), and prepares every case as if it will be tried before a jury — an approach that has produced verdicts and settlements over $10 million and a total of more than $500 million recovered for clients. The Chicago Bar Association profile highlights that the firm is 'one of only a handful of Illinois law firms that has obtained six verdicts of more than $10 million.' Individual attorneys have earned recognition from Martindale-Hubbell (AV rating), Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers '40 Under 40,' Lead Counsel Verified status, and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The firm is headquartered in Chicago and routinely serves clients throughout Illinois, with named service locations in Cicero, Evanston, Peoria, Pekin, Schaumburg, and Waukegan.
- In business
- Current firm Gill Ports Hoste LLC formed in March 2025; predecessor firm Gill Ports, Ltd. has roots extending back more than 20 years under founders Michael T. Gill and Matthew D. Ports.
- Owner
- Michael T. Gill (founding partner); name partners also include Matthew D. Ports and Peter D. Hoste; additional attorneys Michael Alkaraki and Alexander J. Marsh.
- Serves
- Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Peoria, Pekin, Schaumburg, Waukegan, and all of Illinois; select cases in other states.
About the Firm
Gill Ports Hoste LLC is a Chicago personal injury and medical malpractice trial law firm. According to the firm's website and its Chicago Bar Association profile, the firm is selective in the cases it accepts, assigns two lawyers to every case to prevent delays, and treats every matter as if it will go to a jury. The Chicago Bar Association profile specifically notes that 'Gill Ports Hoste, LLC is one of only a handful of Illinois law firms that has obtained six verdicts of more than $10 million.' The firm works on a contingency fee basis, charges reasonable flat fees, and does not charge clients a higher percentage if the case proceeds to trial, to appeal, or post-appeal — a deliberate contrast with firms that raise their contingency to 40–50% once suit is filed. Lawyers at the firm have over 100 years of collective experience and have prevailed against some of America's most prominent corporate defendants, including Ford, GM, and several of the largest hospital systems in Illinois.
- Founded March 2025 via merger of Gill Ports, Ltd. and Leahy Hoste Alkaraki (per Michael T. Gill LinkedIn announcement, March 4, 2025).
- Headquartered at 321 N. Clark Street, Suite 930, Chicago, IL 60654.
- Five lawyers and four non-lawyer staff.
- Over $500 million recovered for injury clients (firm-reported).
- Six verdicts in excess of $10 million (per Jury Verdict Reporter, as cited by the Chicago Bar Association).
Practice Areas
The firm concentrates its practice on plaintiff-side personal injury and wrongful death work. The practice areas menu on the firm's website lists Personal Injury, Birth Injury, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Sexual Assault, Truck Accidents, and Wrongful Death. The Chicago Bar Association profile additionally describes work in pedestrian accidents and workplace accidents, with the medical malpractice docket covering birth injuries, medication errors, anesthesia errors, misdiagnoses, and surgical errors.
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Product Liability
- Catastrophic Injury
- Sexual Assault
- Wrongful Death
Meet the Attorneys
The firm's attorney roster is led by three name partners and supported by two additional lawyers. Each brings significant courtroom experience and professional recognition.
Michael T. Gill
Founding partner and trial lawyer with 30+ years of experience, focused on medical malpractice, product liability, and serious auto accident cases. He previously served as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Admitted in Illinois and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois. Recognized with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, selection to Super Lawyers, and membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates. Per his LinkedIn profile, he previously practiced at Pfaff, Gill & Ports, Ltd. and Gill Ports, Ltd.
Matthew D. Ports
Name partner and shareholder who devotes 100% of his practice to representing plaintiffs in product liability, medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death litigation. J.D. from DePaul University College of Law (1999); B.A. from University of Colorado at Boulder (1994). Illinois Super Lawyers honoree; 'Rising Star' 2009–2012; National Trial Lawyers '40 Under 40'; ABOTA inductee. Admitted in Illinois, U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, and U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit.
Peter D. Hoste
Name partner. J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law (1997); undergraduate degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (1994). Member of the Illinois Trial Attorneys Association, ITLA Amicus Curiae Committee, Illinois State Bar Association, and Chicago Bar Association.
Alexander J. Marsh and Michael Alkaraki
Additional attorneys of the firm. Michael Alkaraki moderated the opening session of the Illinois State Bar Association's May 8, 2026 Rule of Law Symposium ('Defending Democracy: Protecting Rule of Law') and has served as lead counsel on reported settlements, including a $1.8M trucking negligence settlement reached through mediation within a week of trial and a $1.4M medical malpractice wrongful-death settlement in Lake County, Illinois.
Case Results
The firm highlights representative verdicts and settlements across its practice areas. Examples called out on the website and Chicago Bar Association profile include multi-million-dollar outcomes in wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, and motor vehicle cases. The firm's verified case result announcements on LinkedIn confirm a $1.8M trucking negligence settlement and a $1.4M medical malpractice wrongful-death settlement involving a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) that resulted in injury to the Common Bile Duct and Left and Right Hepatic Ducts.
- $30,000,000 (firm-highlighted verdict)
- $27,000,000 (firm-highlighted verdict)
- $22,565,618 (firm-highlighted verdict)
- $19,200,000 (firm-highlighted verdict)
- $1,800,000 — Trucking Negligence settlement (Jan. 2026)
- $1,400,000 — Medical Malpractice wrongful death, Lake County, IL (Apr. 2026)
- Six verdicts exceeding $10 million (per Jury Verdict Reporter)
Notable Corporate Defendants
Per the firm's website, Gill Ports Hoste has prevailed against an extensive list of multibillion-dollar defendants, including auto manufacturers and many of the largest hospital systems in Illinois and the Midwest.
- Ford Motor Company
- General Motors
- Northwestern Medicine
- OSF Healthcare
- Advocate Healthcare
- Unity Point Methodist
- Pekin Hospital
- NorthShore Health System
- University of Chicago Medicine
- Carle Health
- Springfield Clinic
- Rush University Medical Center
- Ascension
- Duly Health and Care
- Franciscan Health
Fees and Approach
The firm works on contingency — clients pay nothing unless the firm recovers damages — and charges one-third of the amount collected regardless of whether the case resolves before suit, during trial, after trial, or after appeal. The firm explicitly rejects the industry practice of raising the contingency percentage once a lawsuit is filed or once an appeal is taken. Lawyers at the firm prepare every case for trial and are 'excited to try cases,' though they will recommend settlement when it is in the client's interest.
- No fee unless the firm wins.
- Flat one-third contingency — no higher trial or appeal surcharge.
- Two lawyers assigned to every case to prevent delays.
- Early trial dates pursued to speed client compensation.
- Available in person, virtually, by phone, email, hospital, or home visits.
Office Location and Hours
The Chicago office is located in the River North / Streeterville corridor at 321 N. Clark Street, Suite 930, Chicago, IL 60654. The firm's published office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. Several public parking options are within three blocks, including Self Park on Lake St, the Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage on E. Randolph, and Park 1 on E. Wacker Dr. Clients who are too seriously injured to travel are offered home or hospital visits to begin work on their case.
- Address: 321 N. Clark Street, Suite 930, Chicago, IL 60654
- Phone: (312) 372-8893
- Office Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Nearby parking: Self Park on Lake St, Wabash-Randolph Garage on E. Randolph, Park 1 on E. Wacker Dr
- Free initial consultations
Client Testimonials
The firm publishes a dedicated testimonials page featuring video and written reviews from former clients, drawn primarily from Google Reviews. Reviewers repeatedly praise Michael Gill and the team for transparency, communication, dedication, and successful case outcomes — including complex international cases (e.g., a Jamaica shuttle van crash with a timber truck) and a traumatic car accident requiring 15+ surgeries over 17 years.
- Yelena (Google Review): 'I thank you Michael Gill for your brilliant work.'
- A.S. (Google Review): credited with resolving medical debts and helping rebuild the family.
- P.S. (Google Review): 'I would strongly recommend Mike and his firm to anyone who has experienced personal injury.'
- S.F. (Google Review): 'They are very professional and honest and truly care about their clients.'
- Additional video testimonials from clients named Yelena, Ashley, Stephanie, Joanne, Dr. Trotter, Jenelle, and Kevin.
Service Area
The firm is headquartered in Chicago and serves clients throughout Illinois. Its website lists dedicated serving pages for Chicago, Cicero, Evanston, Peoria, Pekin, Schaumburg, and Waukegan. The firm will accept cases in other states on a selective basis. A Spanish-language site (En Español) is maintained at gphlaw.com/espanol/.
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Evanston
- Peoria
- Pekin
- Schaumburg
- Waukegan
- All of Illinois (and select out-of-state cases)
- Spanish-language services (En Español)