25 Years In Numbers
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we reflect with gratitude on the people, cases and accomplishments that have shaped Black & Jones over the years.
For 25 years, we've proudly served the Northern Illinois region—helping injured workers secure the benefits they deserve. Since our beginning, we have established our practice as a trusted resource for community members navigating some of life’s most important and complex legal matters—and remain committed to providing dedicated advocacy and trusted guidance for years to come.
A Look at the Numbers
Our proven results and commitment to client service have earned the trust of thousands of clients and continued word-of-mouth referrals.
Cases Handled
- 22,000 Workers’ Compensation cases
- 9,000 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) cases
Total Dollars Recovered or Protected for Clients
- $75 million+ for Workers’ Compensation clients
- $25 million+ for SSDI clients
Favorable Settlements or Verdicts
- 98% Success Rate for Workers’ Compensation cases
- 75% Success Rate for SSDI cases
Results Earned
We’re extremely proud of the meaningful results we’ve achieved for our clients across the Rockford region, recovering and protecting millions of dollars with a commitment to taking on even the most complex cases.
Behind the Scenes
At the heart of everything we do is our dedicated team of legal professionals who deliver exceptional client service day in and day out. To meet evolving client needs, we’ve expanded and refined our practice areas and branched out when needed to four other office locations.
Years of Legal Experience
- Combined, the team at Black & Jones has more than 70 years of experience.
Time Spent Per Client
- We’ve logged hundreds of hours on each and every case, with the average case lasting 2.5 years.
Community Support
- Pro Bono Hours Donated: 1,000+
- Community Organizations Supported: 30+
- Scholarships, Sponsorship & Volunteer Events Supported: 25+
Number of Late Nights/Weekends Worked
- Countless. Attorney Tracy Jones hasn’t taken an entire day off work since one Wednesday in 2022, and before that, it was 2016.
- Probably too many, but the attorneys at Black & Jones are willing to do what is necessary for our clients!
Cups of Coffee Consumed
- 109,500 (that’s at least 3 cups of caffeine per day per attorney for 25 years)
Miles Traveled for Our Clients
- 400,000+ miles to court
- 300,000+ miles to depositions
- 100,000+ miles to meet clients and attend settlement conferences
Celebratory Lunches
- Our favorite! We celebrate after big wins—every chance we can!
It’s been a privilege to serve the residents of Northern Illinois with strong advocacy, deep legal knowledge and personalized support. We are beyond proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past 25 years, but we are even more excited about what’s ahead.
For more information, contact Black & Jones at (815) 967-9000 or fill out our online form.