Olivia Sarmas-Ford

Partner, Trial Attorney

Olivia Sarmas-Ford is a passionate and relentless senior trial attorney at Kaveny + Kroll, focusing on personal injury law. Her background includes medical malpractice and product liability, making her a standout advocate in these areas. Olivia is known for her dedication to her clients and her significant achievements in the field.

One of her most notable successes is a medical malpractice case she handled in Lake County, Illinois. Olivia secured a $1.4 million recovery for her client, showcasing her skill and commitment to achieving justice. She believes every client’s story deserves to be told with accuracy and care, which drives her to build close relationships with those she represents. This personal approach helps her navigate the complexities of each case and support her clients through difficult times.

Olivia also plays an active role in the legal community. She is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. In addition, she provides pro bono services through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. Olivia was co-chair of the Chicago Bar Association Tort Litigation Committee for the 2019-2020 term, further demonstrating her leadership and influence in the field.

She earned her law degree from IIT Chicago-Kent School of Law, where she received three CALI Excellence awards, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Illinois. Outside of her professional life, Olivia enjoys spending time with her husband, who is also a Chicago attorney, and their families. She also loves exploring new travel destinations whenever possible.

Academics

J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law. 2014
B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 2011

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

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OLIVIA SARMAS-FORD PARTNER

KAVENY + KROLL, LLC

Chicago area native Olivia Sarmas-Ford, a partner at Kaveny + Kroll, is an accomplished personal injury and medical malpractice attorney with more than a decade of experience advocating for clients’ rights. Her mission is to seek justice for personal injury victims, many who share one thing in common–they never imagined it would happen to them. “There is a misconception that being seriously injured by someone else’s negligence is something that happens to other people. But no one is immune,” she explains. “It can happen to you or someone you love, and when it does, it turns your world upside down.” With deep roots in the community, Sarmas-Ford, dedicated her career exclusively to personal injury and medical malpractice soon after graduating from law school in 2014. Over the years, she has successfully represented numerous clients, securing favorable outcomes and significant settlements. “Litigation can be grueling–full of obstacles, delays, and moments of doubt. But persistence matters,” explains Sarmas-Ford, whose expertise ranges from complex medical malpractice claims to catastrophic personal injury lawsuits. “The path to justice isn’t always smooth, but I’ve found that showing up, pushing forward, and not losing sight of the goal often makes all the difference for the people counting on you.” For this reason, she is undeterred from taking little-to-no-offer cases to trial. Sarmas-Ford has chaired six trials since 2023, each one of them resulting in hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars in verdicts, when the defense has offered essentially nothing prior to trial. A tireless devotion to her clients, combined with a deep understanding of the law, make her a trusted advocate for those in need of legal representation. But for Sarmas-Ford, the most rewarding part is helping people get answers. “In the middle of uncertainty and pain, clarity can be powerful,” she adds. “Helping clients understand what happened and why, especially when the truth has been buried or denied, means everything.”

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