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Shawn Kasserman is a founding member of Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC.  Prior to founding TKK, Shawn was a partner with the Chicago Personal Injury law firm of Corboy and Demetrio.. Shawn’s success as a leading Chicago personal injury attorney has earned him many honors and great recognition. Shawn has been named one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Illinois on multiple occasions, and in 2009, was the youngest of only 17 personal injury lawyers to be named to the list of the Top 100 Super Lawyers. In 2013 Shawn was inducted as Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellowship into the College is by invitation only and Membership is limited to one percent of the total lawyer population of the state in which the lawyer practices.

Mr. Napleton is a name partner of Motherway & Napleton. He was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois and is a product of the south side of Chicago. He graduated from Brother Rice High School in 1981 and Loyola University Chicago in 1985. He went on to attend Loyola University Chicago’s Law School (J.D. 1988) during which time he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge James E. Murphy of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division. During law school, he also worked as a law clerk for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office in Markham, Illinois.. On June 1, 1987, Bob started his career at Motherway & Glenn as a law clerk for Nick Motherway and Bob Glenn. In November 1988, he began working at the firm as an associate attorney specializing in handling catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, with a concentration in medical malpractice, product liability, and automobile negligence cases. About 50 percent of his caseload is devoted to the prosecution of medical malpractice cases against local physicians and hospitals. Bob is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association, where he served as a member of the Board of Governors from 1994 to 2000. He has been a member of the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association since 1997.. In 2000, he was named by his peers as one of the “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch.” He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, whose membership is by invitation only and is limited to no more than 1% of the bar. In 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2015, Bob was named to the Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers® list.. Bob has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, including a record $14.6 million jury verdict in Livingston County, Illinois, a record $15 million medical malpractice settlement against Cook County Hospital, and a record $27.6 million jury verdict in Cook County in a lawsuit against Joseph T. Ryerson & Sons, Inc. arising out of a truck crash on Interstate 80.  With interest and costs assessed against Ryerson, the total amount received by the plaintiffs was Thirty-Four (34) Million Dollars which ranked as the #1 personal injury settlement in Illinois according to the Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s 2015 Annual Settlement Survey.  His most recent verdict was a medical negligence verdict in the amount of $7.8 million against a local anesthesiologist.

Melanie K. Fairman practices in all areas of personal injury law on behalf of plaintiffs, with an emphasis on medical malpractice, products liability, vehicular collisions and general negligence.  One hundred percent of her practice is devoted to litigation, including both trial and appellate work.

In 2018, Mr. Brooks was selected by Leading Lawyers in the areas of personal injury law and civil rights litigation. From 2013 through 2018, Mr. Brooks was selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers list in the area of personal injury law. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is an exclusive, unbiased rating service of outstanding attorneys from business and consumer practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The honor is limited to no more than 5% of the attorneys in the State of Illinois who have distinguished themselves and demonstrated excellence in the practice of law. In 2015 and 2017-2018, Brooks was selected among the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Asociation of Distinguished Counsel.  During the years 2008-2009, he was selected by the American Trial Lawyers Association as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers."  As an advocate of victims' rights, Mr. Brooks has been successful in obtaining verdicts and settlements for his clients in excess of $45 million dollars.. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Brooks began his legal career on the south side of Chicago where he joined the Law Office of Benjamin E. Starks. In 1986, he furthered his litigation skills at the Cook County Public Defender’s Office representing indigent clients.  After serving for several years in the Felony Trial Division, in 1991, Mr. Brooks made a transition from criminal practice to civil litigation when he joined the City of Chicago Law Department.  While at the City, he quickly moved through the ranks holding the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel, Chief Assistant and then the position of Deputy Corporation Counsel.. Prior to taking on the role of Managing Partner for The Cochran Firm Chicago, Mr. Brooks was partnered with the firm of Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith, & Montgomery, and formerly associated with the personal injury firm of Costello, McMahon & Burke, Ltd., handling cases involving construction negligence, police misconduct, products liability and medical negligence.

I've dedicated my entire career to helping people, since joining the law firm started by Ike Skelton more than 30 years ago.  I'd love to talk with you about your potential lawsuit.  My firm's case evaluations are always free, with no obligation.  I have seven kids and enjoy sports and travel.  I am active in the Catholic church and am a proud sponsor of many educational organizations, from law school to elementary.

I have been handling civil jury trials for 40 years.  The highest level of compliment that I have received over these years has come from clients that express their gratification of the work that I have done on their behalf.  I have a collection of notes and letters from individuals who have gone out of their way to thank me and my staff for a job well done. Those notes and letters remain the highest level of praise for my devotion to clients and in helping them solve their issues and concerns. I truly cherish those compliments.. Whether I am helping someone on the phone solve an issue or doing pro bono work, I sincerely enjoy helping people.  In my practice I come in contact with people from all walks of life.  This includes experts in technical and sophisticated areas of science or medicine. I have represented truck drivers, factory workers, house wives, the unemployed, the disabled, children of all ages, engineers, cab drivers, bike messengers and business executives and professionals. I believe that I treat all of my clients with respect and show each of them that I am responsible, reliable, honest and forthcoming.  I am also tenacious and hardworking when it comes to the cases I handle for my clients.

Eileen M. Letts graduated from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1978 and received the degree of Juris Doctor. She was admitted to practice before the Illinois Bar and the Federal Bar. She received her Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University in 1975. Ms. Letts prior employment includes serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Glenn T. Johnson, Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court from 1978 – 1980. In January of 1990, Ms. Letts and Martin P. Greene left another Chicago law firm to form Greene and Letts.. Ms. Letts has practiced law since 1979 and has extensive experience in litigation. Ms. Letts’ litigation experience includes dozens of jury trials and over 100 bench trials.  She has successfully defended scores of complex tort litigation matters and handled medical malpractice cases.  She has also tried contract disputes and construction litigation claims. She is a frequent presenter at continuing legal education seminars and panel discussions of the American Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education. She currently serves on ABA Section of Litigation, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the ABA’s Commission on IOLTA. Ms. Letts is the recipient of numerous awards. She is listed as a Super Lawyer and has an AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell. She is a member of the American Bar Association, National Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association and the Black Women Lawyers Association.

Anastasia concentrates her practice on representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death matters, including those stemming from medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability. 100% of her practice is devoted to litigation.. Anastasia grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, just minutes from the border of Northwest Indiana. She attended Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois before heading north to obtain her B.A. from St. Norbert College in DePere, WI. She returned to Chicago to attend Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she obtained her J.D.. It was at Loyola that Anastasia discovered her passion for trial advocacy. As a member of the Loyola University Mock Trial Team, through the Phillip H. Corboy Fellowship in Trial Advocacy, Anastasia devoted countless hours to learning this craft. She was a National Trial Champion, a Midwest Regional Champion and a Best Advocate Nominee during her two years in the program. She was also awarded a Certificate in Trial Advocacy.. Anastasia served as Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy and head instructor for the Loyola University Chicago School of Law mock trial teams until 2013. She was actively involved in the Serbian Bar Association of America, having served as the 2010-2011 President. Anastasia has been selected as a 2012-2019 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star.

ALAN J. BRINKMEIER has written numerous articles for the DuPage County Bar Association in the  DuPage County Bar Association Brief, Illinois Bar Journal, Chicago Bar Association Record and the Aviation Litigation Reporter and other publications.  He practices in the areas of aviation law, products liability, insurance, municipal liability, civil rights and appellate practice. He is a frequent lecturer as well.. Mr. Brinkmeier received his B.A. degree from Elmhurst College and his J.D. degree from DePaul University. He is a member of the Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois State and American bar associations, the Defense Research Institute and the Appellate Lawyers Association.  He was appointed and has served continuously for well over a decade as a Commissioner for the City of Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission. He has also served since the mid-1990s as a trustee for the Elmhurst College Board of Trustees.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.