Meet Cole R. Hawkins

Cole R. Hawkins started at Hurley McKenna & Mertz in March of 2024. Prior to joining Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C., Mr. Hawkins was a law clerk and an associate attorney at another prominent Chicago plaintiff’s personal injury firm.

Mr. Hawkins graduated from the University of Indiana in Bloomington, Indiana, where he majored in Law and Public Policy and minored in Sports Marketing and Management. Mr. Hawkins graduated from DePaul University College of Law in May of 2023, where he focused on all aspects of trial work.

Mr. Hawkins concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, nursing home abuse & neglect, sexual abuse, and product liability. Mr. Hawkins’ past experiences give him a unique perspective and dedication in his representation of his clients.

Mr. Hawkins is currently a member of the American Association for Justice, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. He continues to dedicate himself to fighting for justice for his clients who have been seriously injured.