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Joseph F. Janas is an associate and intellectual property lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP where he advises clients on intellectual property issues including U.S. and foreign patent prosecution and patent risk management. He has experience in a number of technical fields, including mobile telephones, medical imaging systems, smart energy devices, agricultural systems, fluid control devices, childcare products, oil drilling systems, firearms and ammunition, financial systems, and internal combustion engines. Mr. Janas is a member of the firm’s Mechanical & Electromechanical Technologies Practice and Technology Industry Team.. Before joining Foley, Mr. Janas was a patent attorney with Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, L.L.C. His legal experience also includes serving as a summer associate and law clerk with Patterson Thuente Christensen Pedersen, P.A.. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Janas worked as a mechanical engineer with Motorola, Inc. in their Powertrain and Chassis Controls Division (now Continental AG). His experience at Motorola includes design and development of electronic transmission control modules, finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics simulations, and component failure analysis.

Jordan Matyas founded the law firm to provide legal counsel and government relations services to individuals and businesses. Jordan’s choice for the firm name pays homage to the state where he was born, grew up, and has lived most of his life. 1818 is significant as the year that the great State of Illinois was admitted to the Union.. Jordan’s keen insight into business operations benefits clients who need assistance with both routine and complex matters. Whether a client requires help resolving a dispute or developing a solution to a particular business or legal issue, Jordan dedicates himself to finding the best possible resolution, while being mindful of the client’s overall goals and interests.. Jordan is a registered State and City lobbyist and helps clients with government relations goals, legislative and policy concerns, and other public affairs opportunities. Jordan also works with clients who have existing government contracts or who are looking to learn about the government procurement process.. As a lobbyist and lawyer, Jordan is uniquely qualified to help clients that have administrative law matters. He assists clients with regulatory issues, enforcement actions, investigations, and other administrative law concerns arising in both state and local agencies.. Many clients retain Jordan because of his previous work and knowledge with financial and professional licensing at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. While some IDFPR matters are relatively routine, others have the potential to significantly impact a client’s life and livelihood.. EXPERIENCESAll aspects of Jordan’s practice at ize on his more than twenty years of professional experience in and around government. His tenure as Chief of Staff at the Regional Transportation Authority, his role as Illinois State Director and Legislative Consultant for theHumane Society of the United States, and his experience as Supervisor and Counsel for the Division of Financial Institutions and Supervisor of the Consumer Credit Section at IDFPR all contribute to the knowledge and skill that Jordan now draws on to serve his clients.. Jordan’s broad experience also includes time working in the state legislature and City of Chicago Law Department, as well as at private law firms and as a clerk in the Cook County Circuit Court. Jordan also spent a few years working in the White House during the ClintonAdministration and as Press Office Manager in the Office of the Vice President Al Gore.

Joni Andrioff is a shareholder in the Chicago office of Littler Mendelson PC, the largest labor and employment law firm in the U.S. She has practiced in the area of employee benefits and executive compensation for over 25 years as an attorney in both the large international law firm and Big Four accounting and consulting settings.

Jon F. Erickson has been a successful lead trial attorney in some of Chicago’s most challenging courtrooms for the past 24 years. As an author, litigator and advisor, Jon F. Erickson has developed an expertise in criminal defense and civil rights law and is considered a leader in DUI defense.. Jon F. Erickson has handled over 127 federal civil rights cases, 42 USC Sec. 1983, in the in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and has secured millions of dollars in damage awards for his civil rights clients.. Jon F. Erickson has obtained not-guilty verdicts in hundreds of criminal criminal cases -- many high profile cases. In November of 2010, Erickson & Oppenheimer, Ltd. obtained a Not Guilty on 1st Degree Murder for U.S.A. National Boxing Champion, Semajay Thomas and has since won a Not Guilty Jury Verdicts  in an “unheard-of” 3 consecutive 1st Degree Murder trials.. Jon F. Erickson has represented thousands of criminal defendants and has served as lead trial cousnel in thousands of bench and jury trials. Jon F. Erickson has obtained not-guilty verdicts in hundreds of criminal defense cases -- many high profile cases. In November of 2010, Erickson & Oppenheimer, Ltd. obtained a Not Guilty on 1st Degree Murder for U.S.A. National Boxing Champion, Semajay Thomas and has since won a Not Guilty Jury Verdicts  in an “unheard-of” 3 consecutive 1st Degree Murder trials.. Erickson honed his DUI trial skills as a lawyer with the Cook County Public Defender's Office where from 1991 to 1993 he handled thousands of DUI cases.     Since then, he has successfully defended hundreds of people accused of DUI, including the high-profile federal Section 1983 civil suit for false DUI arrest against Chicago DUI cop Richard Fiorito.  Erickson's work resulted the removal of the officer from the street, the mass dismissal of over 134 DUI cases in 2009, and a settlement of $450,000.. In a federal drug conspiracy trial in Western Michigan, Erickson represented a man who a United States Federal District Judge Gordon J. Quist called “… probably the biggest drug dealer in the United States of America.”. Erickson served as a legislative aide to Illinois State Representative Larry McKeon, specializing in criminal and civil rights legislation and in 2003, served on Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Transition Team and advised General Madigan on civil rights and domestic violence issues. He has guest-lectured on Illinois’ Hate Crime laws at the annual Illinois Victim’s Assistance Academy.. Erickson served on an advisory committee on civil rights issues to then Congressman Rahm Emanuel and from 2009 to the present, has served Congressman Mike Quigley in the same capacity.. Erickson is currently working with state legislators to eliminate the iniequities in Illiniois's TASC and Drug Probation statutes.

John Yetter finished Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, earning University Honors and NCAA Academic All-American status. He graduated in 1996 from the University of Dayton School of Law, earning University awards for his studies in Advocacy and Property Law while also giving time to the tax and disability law clinics.. Mr. Yetter’s practice is dedicated to complex litigation and appeals. In the last twenty years, he tried over forty jury trials as first chair counsel in addition to over one hundred bench trials and numerous administrative and regulatory hearings. This history includes capital, complex financial, transactional, health care and anti-trust cases.. He has written and argued dozens of appeals to Illinois Appellate Courts, the Illinois Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit Court. In 2007 he was the lead author of a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Yetter is a member of the Illinois Bar (1996), the U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois Trial Bar (2001), Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (2003), and the United States Supreme Court (2005). He has been admitted, pro hac vice, in Indiana, Wisconsin and New Mexico.. An active member of the Chicago, Illinois and Kane County Bar associations, Mr. Yetter has written and presented Continuing Legal Education seminars on topics including jury selection, administrative hearing procedures and appellate practice.

John opened The Law Offices of John A. Conniff in 2015 after previously practicing family law at another elite family law litigation firm in Chicago. John graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law.. Prior to pursuing family law, John completed a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Paul P. Biebel, Former Presiding Chief Judge of the Cook County Criminal Division.. Prior to becoming an attorney, John served as a law clerk, during which he acquired a wealth of knowledge on the many facets comprising the practice of family law.  During this time John also cultivated a deep appreciation for the value of alternative dispute resolution and mediation in divorce proceedings.. John is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and is currenlty the President of the Michigan State University College of Law Alumni Association Chicago Chapter.

John Kay has been practicing law in Illinois for more than 20 years. Since 2001, he has focused his practice on complex family law.  John began practicing family law exclusively as he enjoyed the opportunity to help clients achieve a positive outcome during what can be an extremely difficult time in their lives.. John is known as a powerful litigator and tireless advocate for the interests of his clients.  John has not only earned the respect of clients but that of opposing counsels, and Judges throughout the Chicagoland area. John handles cases for his family law clients in the Chicagoland area that range from complex financial issues and extensive martial estates, to high conflict custody matters. Proficient at negotiating settlement agreements as well as aggressively pursuing litigated outcomes, John also handles straightforward family law cases, post judgment cases, and pre- and post- nuptial agreements.. John uniquely understands the importance of providing clients with compassionate service while handing each case with strong leadership and integrity.  John states, ‘I practice family law because I am dedicated to assisting each client through a turbulent time in their life by providing reliable legal advice and guidance. I recognize that each client’s case must be treated differently and I tailor my approach to those specific needs, taking great care in handling every aspect of the case.’ John prides himself on the positive relationship that he maintains with clients. ‘One of the biggest complaints that I hear from clients is how they are unable to speak with their lawyer and that their lawyer never returns a call. I pride myself in keeping an open line of communication with all clients and that is something we stress at HRK.’. John works to provide clients with positive forward momentum and direction recognizing that he is helping clients to shape a new direction in their lives. ‘Every client needs to find a way to move forward in life once their divorce case is concluded. Clients rely on my skills and experience to help them achieve a hopeful and positive future. I devote considerable energy to making sure each of my clients receives superior legal advice and representation at all times.’. John grew up in the suburbs of Chicago where he continues to reside today with his wife, who is a prominent psychologist in the Northwest suburbs, and two daughters.  He received his undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School.

John J. Perconti is a highly-acclaimed Illinois attorney and co-founder of Levin & Perconti. For over 25 years, he has devoted his practice to advocating for people and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases.  In 1992, he merged his practice with Steven Levin, and now the firm employs over twenty lawyers and has obtained over $520 million in verdicts and settlements for clients.. John has an excellent record of success representing clients in injury, elder abuse and wrongful death cases.  He is nationally recognized as one of the country’s leading medical malpractice attorneys because of his extensive experience in federal and state courts. He possesses an in-depth knowledge of complex medical issues that has allowed him to achieve record-setting multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients.. John obtained a $14 million record failure to diagnose cancer verdict in Illinois for a woman whose doctor delayed her diagnosis of lung cancer. He also obtained a $7.5 millions record Illinois Jones Act settlement  for a boat worker who was injured in a boat explosion in Alton, Ill.. In a birth injury case, John reached a $6.5 million settlement for a young girl who suffers from cerebral palsy as a result of an inexperienced physician’s failure to perform a timely c-section.  John also achieved a $5.77 million Federal Tort Claims Act bench trial verdict against a Veteran’s Administration and a $5.35 million against a Chicago hospital for the family of an 18-year-old woman who died when hospital staff failed to diagnose her with postpartum cardiomyopathy.. John is regarded as one of the leading nursing home negligence lawyers in Chicago for his work on behalf of victims of abuse and neglect.  John achieved a $3 million Illinois record nursing home pressure sore settlement for a client.  In 2011 he recovered a $1 million settlement in a nursing home fall case.. John also has experience in all types of injury and accident cases.  He achieved a $10 million settlement for a 5-year-old boy who lost his leg when he was run over by a fire truck. In 2010, John obtained a $6.5 million settlement for the family of a 32-year-old woman who was killed in a trucking accident. This settlement was a record-high settlement for a Kane County wrongful death claim . Additionally, John negotiated a $6 million settlement for two families who lost six children in an apartment fire, and in 2008, he reached a Jones Act settlement for $4.5 million for a deckhand whose leg was injured on a barge and required an above-the-knee amputation. He also settled a $3 million medical malpractice lawsuit against Advocate Brommen Hospital in Normal, IL.. John is an active member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Society of Trial Lawyers, The Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America and The Justinian Society of Lawyers, and has been a strong voice against tort reform. He is also a member of The National Trial Lawyers, an organization composed of The Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state, and is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.. John was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 in the field of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He has received an “AV” rating from the Martindale-Hubbell American Law Directory, indicating preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards. He has also been named one of Illinois’ top litigators by Leading Lawyers Network and achieved a Lead Counsel Rating in Elder Law .. In 2013, 2014, and 2015 John was included in  Chicago Magazine's  Illinois: The Top 100 list , a listing of lawyers who topped the Illinois Super Lawyers nomination, research and review process. He has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer every year since 2005.. John was born and raised in Chicago and resides in suburban Chicago with his wife, Toni, and daughters Morgan and Paige.

John Carlin began practicing Bankruptcy law in 2003 after working as a research associate for Lexis Nexis®. He quickly was promoted to a Managing Attorney at one of America's largest consumer  Bankruptcy law firms. During this time, he filed thousands of petitions and gained significant understanding and experience of Consumer Bankruptcy Law. He has deep compassion for his clients and a strong commitment to their needs.. Since the formation of Chang and Carlin, LLP, John Carlin has handled significant litigation in the United States Bankruptcy Court. He has successfully discharged thousands of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases and confirmed hundreds of Chapter 13 reorganization plans. John and his Associates represent every part of their clients' Bankruptcy matters and are always available for assistance.. John Carlin has taught Continuing Legal Education Seminars to fellow attorneys on the Bankruptcy process. He has forced creditors to pay thousands of dollars in sanctions penalties for violations of his clients' rights. John is an aggressive attorney who relishes in the ability to improve the lives of his clients.

John C. Coyne is a highly experienced trial attorney who has represented clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases across the United States, including Illinois, New York (all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester County), New Jersey, Florida, Ohio, New Mexico, Indiana, Wisconsin and Arizona.  His many cases tried to a jury range in diversity from wrongful death, products liability, medical malpractice, construction negligence, criminal and trucking/transportation to premises liability, employment/professional liability, intentional tort, traumatic brain injury, automobile and civil rights.. Since beginning his career as a trial lawyer as a criminal prosecutor in Chicago, John has focused on perfecting his ability to represent clients in the courtroom. On the plaintiff's side, he has been co-trial counsel in cases, where there was zero offer or a negligible offer to settle, tried to verdicts of well over a million dollars - leading to his recognition as an Illinois Super Lawyer, and as a Top Legal Achiever.  John practiced for several years with the highly-respected Chicago personal injury firm of Motherway & Napleton, and with an established civil litigation firm in New York City before returning to Chicago to start his own firm.  On the defense side, John was elected partner with a 120-attorney top-trial firm after only three years of civil experience.  He was also selected to represent a Fortune 500 company in its catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout the United States. In addition to his state and federal court trial experience, John has represented clients on the appellate level and presented oral argument before courts of appeals numerous times.  John has also lectured before the Chicago Bar Association on how to try a trucking case in Illinois.  He is licensed in Illinois, New York, Arizona and Ohio, as well as the federal district courts in Chicago, New York City (both the Southern and Eastern districts), Cleveland, Hammond, IN and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.. Prior to beginning his career as a trial lawyer, John taught Logic and Philosophy on the college level for several years.  He has also offered his legal services to four-legged clients, by volunteering on behalf of numerous animal welfare organizations, including the Humane Society of the United States.  Prior to starting law school, John's competitive spirit manifested itself in the boxing ring, where he won the Golden Gloves boxing tournament in the heavyweight division.. Should your wrongful death or personal injury matter require the expertise of an aggressive and highly experienced trial attorney, please contact John C. Coyne directly through the information provided on the Contact page.  In light of his experience and legal contacts across the country, do not hesitate to contact John should you have a legal matter elsewhere in the United States.

Joel Gould has more than 30 years of experience defending clients in the Chicago-land area and surrounding counties against a wide range of criminal charges, including DUI, gun crimes, drug crimes, and felonies.  Mr. Gould is an experienced trial attorney who has handled thousands of cases and more than 400 trials.  In 2014, he was named by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the "Top 100 DUI Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers." Membership into The National Trial Lawyers is by invitation only and extended to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership in their respective state. In 2013, Mr. Gould was also named as one of the “Top 100 DUI Attorneys in the State of Illinois” by the National Advocacy of DUI Defense. The National Advocacy for DUI Defense recognizes and selects those it has determined are the nation’s best private DUI attorneys in the nation.   In addition to criminal law matters, Mr. Gould also handles cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and worker's compensation.  He has helped recover millions of dollars for his clients and their families in cases ranging from motor vehicle and construction accidents to nursing home abuse and wrongful death.. Mr. Gould is a graduate of the John Marshall Law School and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1981. He is married and has three sons.  For a free consultation, contact Joel Gould at his downtown office at 205 W. Randolph Street or his neighborhood office on Belmont Avenue.

Jill Welytok is a registered patent attorney and CPA, and currently represents over 200 patent and trademark clients including federal government research entities, diversified manufacturing corporations and entrepreneurial start-ups which have obtained investment capital.. Jill is the author of several internationally published books on intellectual property, tax and technology related topics, which have been recognized by members of the U.S Senate and the former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.. Her most recent books are The Entrepreneur's Guide to Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade secrets and Licensing (Penguin/Putnam Press 2004) and Sarbanes-Oxley for Dummies (Wiley & Sons 2006).. Jill's areas of expertise include:. Ms. Welytok has participated in copyright litigation matters involving the music and movie industries. She holds a J.D. from DePaul University in Chicago, where she was on the Law Review, and a Masters Degree in Computer Science from Marquette University. Ms. Welytok also holds an LL.M. in Taxation. She was formerly a tax consultant with the predecessor firm to Ernst & Young. She speaks on corporate and nonprofit governance issues and on taxation issues relevant to intellectual property transactions. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. District Tax Court and in Wisconsin and Illinois.. Ms. Welytok is currently co-authoring the Independent Inventor with Louis Foreman, the producer of the Emmy Award winning Everyday Edisons television show.. The Independent Inventor: Bringing Innovations to Market in Tough Economic Times (Workman Publishers, expected release date: February 2009)Sarbanes-Oxley for Dummies (Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006)Entrepreneur's Guide to Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets and Licensing (Penguin/Putnam Press July 2004)QuickBooks Bible (Wiley & Sons Publishers) Bestseller List, 1999, 2002, 2004The Online Investing Bible (IDG Books Worldwide Publishers, 2001)Opening Your First Online Investing Account (IDG Books Worldwide Publishers, 2001)MGI PhotoSuite IV for Dummies (IDG Books Worldwide Publishers, 2000)PCAnywhere for Dummies (IDG Books Worldwide Publishers, 2000)How to Do Everything With Your Scanner (McGraw Hill Publishers, 2002)Teach Yourself TurboTax in 24 Hours (Macmillan Publishers, 1999) Bestseller list

Jeremy S. Baker is a Chicago-based construction attorney. From 2006-2019, he served clients at Schiff Hardin LLP, where he was a partner and a member of its national Construction Law practice. Previously, he was an attorney at Cozen O’Connor PC. Jeremy founded Baker Law Group LLC in 2019. An Adjunct Professor of Law at The John Marshall Law School, he taught an elective Construction Law course though the Center for Real Estate Law (Fall Semesters 2016, 2017, 2018). Jeremy helps his clients to complete challenging projects by emphasizing dispute avoidance and early, cost-efficient resolution of claims. He represents developers, lenders, design professionals, owners, and contractors in all aspects of design and construction. Jeremy’s practice involves project structuring across many project delivery methods, plus contract review and negotiation. Jeremy has prosecuted and defended lawsuits in well over 30 state and federal court venues – but he prefers to resolve disputes using cost-efficient alternative dispute resolution. Jeremy is a graduate of the Tulane University Law School and the University of California, Santa Barbara. He can be reached at or.Link to website bio:

Jeremy L. Geller is a Partner at Trapp & Geller.   He concentrates his practice on automobile negligence, premises liability, medical malpractice and serious personal injury matters. Mr. Geller graduated from the University of Wisconsin and the John Marshall Law School.  Jeremy has received numerous honors and awards for his practice and success including. $1,910,000  - settlement on behalf of a 46 year old man injured on a construction site when he fell off ladder.  Client suffered wrist, ankle and shoulder injuries.. $1,500,000 - settlement on behalf of a client who was severely injured at a local music venue.. $1,300,000 - recovery for estate of 80 year old woman killed in car accident.. $1,240,000 - settlement on behalf of construction worker who suffered neck and foot injury when a hoist malfunctioned and materials fell on the worker.. $1,220,000 - settlement for brother and sister injured in a motor vehicle crash with a construction truck.   Clients suffered head injury and neck injury.. $1,122,487 - verdict on behalf of 52 year old man who suffered torn rotator cuff in a car accident.   Defendants made no offer to settle case and insurance suggested a $5, verdict at trial.   This case was on front page of the Chicago Law Bulletin on October 24, 2017. $1,100,000 - A young mason was working at a construction site when a concrete wall fell and collapsed causing serious injuries.   Jeremy's client suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder and required surgery.   Jeremy was able to establish that the General Contractor should have had additional fall protection and additional support for the wall.   The case settled for $1,100, in Kane County.. $1,000,000 -  settlement on behalf of a Metra Carman who was injured while pulling a tarp on the job.   In this FELA case, the Carman injured his lower back and required a disc replacement surgery.   Metra denied any liability and denied that the worker was injured.   Metra failed to offer any money for 3 years the case was prepared for trial. The case settled 4 days before trial was set to begin.. Confidental - Jeremy was successful in achieving a confidential settlement on behalf of the family of a 13-year old boy who was killed as a result of negligence by a local municipality and a local landscaping company. The boy was fatally injured when he was riding a wheelchair through an open field and caused to fall and suffer catastrophic injuries from a concealed hole in the ground.. $986,000 - Mr. Geller proceeded to trial against the City of Chicago where a Chicago Police Officer collided head-on with our client resulting in serious back injuries. The City and Police Officer vigorously denied that the accident was their fault and never offered a penny to settle the case. At trial, Mr. Geller obtained an award of nearly one million dollars for his client.. $950,000 - settlement for a laborer who was injured at a Train Derailment when he was impaled by a metal pole.  The client suffered serious abdominal injuries.. $875,000 - recovered for  a construction worker who was injured when he fell from a ladder at a construction site.  The ladder was only 4 feet tall.   The injured client did not seek any medical treatment for more than a month after the fall.   The case settled a month before the trial.. $800,000 - recovery for a woman who slipped an fell on a cement parking barrier that was sitting in the middle of a city sidewalk.  An XSport gym owned the barrier and investigations revealed that the barrier was frequently being pushed by cars parking at the gym into the sidewalk.   The woman tripped over the barrier injuring her shoulders and neck.  The settlement will pay the woman and her family a structured payout for the remainder of her life.. $750,000 - settlement on behalf of FELA railroad employee injured in a METRA elevator.. $750,000 - settlement on behalf of woman who tripped over an extension cord at a MEIJER store and suffered low back injury requiring surgery.   Client had previous surgery to her back years ealier.. $590,000 - settlement on behalf of 79 year old woman who was struck by FEDEX delivery van driving 1 mile per hour.. $500,000 - policy limits settlement on behalf of woman who suffered fractured wrist and had surgery as a result of a car accident.. $500,000 - successfully negotiated a settlement of $500, on behalf of a woman who slipped and fell on ice on driveway in DuPage County.   The woman suffered a fracture to her ankle and required surgery.  Even though it had snowed and rained for 4 straight days before the accident, Jeremy was able to establish that the ice was an "unnatural accumulation" which caused the injury.   This case settled for the insurance policy limits without a lawsuit even being filed.. $400,000 - policy limits settlement on behalf of 60 year old man who suffered a neck injury and required surgery.  There was a 2 month wait until after accident until client began receiving treatment for his injuries.. $350,000 - verdict on behalf of a 55 year old woman who injured her knee as she was walking on a city sidewalk and fell into a hole on Rush's property which was concealed by trash and vegetation.   Despite there being no written complaints about the hole, Jeremy was able to establish that Rush knew about the hole on their property and that they were responsible.  Rush denied the woman was injured and only offered $8000 to settle the case.   This verdict was reported on the front page of the Jury Verdict Reporter. $325,000 - settlement in NURSING HOME case where client fell and broke her hip.. $300,000 - policy limits settlement for client hit by a drunk driver.. Mr. Geller has always been a zeoulous advocate for his clients and is readily available to keep his clients informed as to the status of their case.   He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice and is an active member of the community.

Jennifer Santoro works to aggressively and proactively resolve complex workers’ compensation matters for insurers, third-party administrators, and clients in a diverse range of industries, including construction, transportation, commercial distribution, employment agencies, food processing, medical organizations, and more. Her extensive experience in Illinois includes appearances before Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission review panels and in the state's circuit and appellate courts. She also resolves matters through arbitration.. Clients seek Jennifer’s counsel for her top-to-bottom, hands-on approach to handling workers’ compensation claims, which helps minimize risk, lends clarity to the litigation process, and ultimately results in cost-effective case management and closure. At intake, Jennifer performs a thorough investigation, then works directly with the client to create a tailored litigation strategy — that evolves and adapts as matters progress — to best suit their individual needs.. Jennifer is also well-equipped to help clients deal with Medicare compliance, which has become an increasing concern that complicates all aspects of litigation management.  She is experienced in conditional payment issues, mandatory insurer reporting under Section 111, analyzing the need for Medicare Set-Aside (MSAs) arrangements, and the preparation of those MSAs.  Jennifer is a Medicare Set-Aside Consultant, certified through the International Commission on Health Care Certification.. Jennifer is a frequent author and lecturer on issues pertaining to workers’ compensation claims and Medicare compliance best practices.

Jeffrey Schwartz has worked at Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz since 2006, first as a law clerk and currently as an associate attorney. Jeff’s practice is dedicated to representing victims in medical malpractice, automobile negligence, and premises liability litigation. He has obtained outstanding results in counties throughout the state of Illinois, resulting in millions of dollars recovered on behalf of his clients. His trial experience includes cases involving medical malpractice, automobile collisions and declaratory judgment regarding the applicability of insurance coverage. Additionally, Jeff has successfully briefed and argued a case before the Illinois Appellate Court. As a result of his achievements, Jeff has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star, a recognition given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois under the age of 40.. Jeffrey grew up in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and received his B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and his J.D. from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2010, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 2012.. Listed are many of his notable cases:

Jeanette “Sam” Samuels has a proven track record of fighting for justice.  A distinguished trial attorney, Sam has achieved a remarkable degree of success in state and federal courtrooms throughout the midwest.. As a first year associate, Sam was part of the litigation team that settled a case with the City of Chicago for $650 thousand, vindicating the rights of a family who had been harassed and mistreated by several members of the police department. Months later, Sam’s team settled another case for $100 thousand with the City of Chicago on behalf of a client who had been falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted when police officers claimed the salt rocks they found in the cuffs of his pants was methamphetamine. Since becoming licensed, Sam’s practice has focused almost exclusively on enforcing individual liberties, with a special emphasis on civil rights and police misconduct. Aware that discrimination permeates all areas of the law, Sam expanded her practice to represent criminal defendants. As the intersection between civil rights and sports has peaked, Sam’s team now works proactively to represent the interests of athletes by providing legal representation to emerging players, competitors, and coaches.. With the support of community leaders and friends, Sam founded Samuels & Associates, Ltd., to provide affordable, quality legal representation to Chicago’s underserved industries and communities. She was a member of Executive Board for the Cook County Bar Association, is on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Chicago, and provides pro bono legal advice to various Chicago-area community organizations and associations.. When not working, Sam regularly speaks to students and community organizations on a number of topics, including civil rights, voting, and the importance of social advocacy.

Jean has worked at The Law Offices of Stuart B. Handelman, P.C. - with attorneys Stuart B. Handelman & Kelly Smith - for over 20 years. The law firm is a boutique, 3-attorney, experienced team that specializes in creating effective options & solutions (both bankruptcy & non-bankruptcy) for people dealing with debt.. Jean, together with her colleagues Stuart & Kelly, have helped thousands of people through stressful, financial situations - to achieve effective debt relief.. Jean is proud of the environment that she and her colleagues have created - one that provides a personal approach, in a no-pressure, no-judgement atmosphere.. Jean concentrates primarily on Chapter 13 cases, working with clients during the life of the Chapter 13 cases, and representing clients at 341 meetings and in Bankruptcy Court.. In terms of her education & volunteer work:  Jean obtained her undergraduate degree, a B.A. in Political Science, from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She obtained her J.D. degree from Loyola University Chicago, School of Law in 1998.. Jean has also volunteered at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, the Abuse and Neglect Division at Cook County Department of Children and Family Services, and at Pro Bono Advocates, a clinic that obtains emergency orders of protection for victims of domestic violence.

Jay Paul Deratany, licensed in Illinois and Florida, has won some of the largest single verdicts in the Chicago-land area for people who have been seriously injured or victimized by medical negligence,foster care or adoption negligence. He is part of the Million dollar advocates; member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association;  featured in Chicago Magazine and listed as Chicago's "Top Lawyer 2007, 2008 and 2009" ; featured in Jett Magazine, Adoption magazines, stories in USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Sun Times etc.

Jason’s practice is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for high net-worth individuals and their spouses in regards to complex divorce and custody disputes.  Jason is empathetic to the difficult emotions surrounding divorce and makes every effort to keep matters out of the courtroom.  As a trained mediator and former executive board member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, Jason’s extensive negotiation experience helps clients secure the future they envision.. Jason is also prepared to go to trial when necessary and is an assertive advocate for his clients.  He has experience trying numerous cases including successfully litigating termination of a maintenance obligation, obtaining sole custody for a Fortune 500 executive, and successfully vacating several orders of protection involving false abuse allegations.. Jason has given many lectures on various family law topics including trial techniques as they relate to business valuation experts, attorney assisted mediation, marriage and divorce planning, Collaborative Law, guardianship divorce actions on behalf of wards, prenuptial agreements, child custody disputes and domestic violence.. Jason graduated from the Indiana University School of Business in 2000 with a B.S. in Marketing and minors in Economics and International Business. As part of his B.S. program, Jason studied economics abroad at Erasmus University in Maastricht, Netherlands.. Jason lives in Oak Park and proudly balances being a lawyer, husband and father to his 7 year old daughter and newborn son.

Jason Metnick is a business litigator and trial lawyer. His practice is focused on representing corporate executives, officers and directors in litigation and business disputes. He regularly counsels companies with complex commercial disputes involving business transactions. His experience includes extensive representation and counseling of banks, financial institutions, and companies in the real estate, manufacturing, automotive, and logistics industries. Mr. Metnick has obtained favorable results and settlements in a high percentage of cases in Illinois state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He regularly defends companies and represents them in mediation and arbitration proceedings throughout the United States.

Jared Staver is the founder of Staver Accident Injury Attorneys, P.C. based out of Chicago. As a trial lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience within the Illinois legal system, Jared is well-versed in all areas of injury law. Since opening his practice in 2013, he has helped countless individuals after being injured due to someone else's fault resulting in significant settlements well into the millions of dollars for his clients. Staver represents individuals in car accidents, truck crashes, rideshare accidents, wrongful death claims, premises liability, medical malpractice, and brain and spinal cord injuries. Though Staver is capable of representing anyone who has been wrongfully injured, Staver focuses largely on car accident injuries. Whether you've been involved in a rear-end collision, side impact crash, head-on collision, work-zone or construction accident, you can rely on Jared Staver to represent your best interests and protects your future they way you deserve.. Jared realizes the pain and emotion that comes with a car crash or other life-changing injury - that's why he built a law practice that not only helps people but really listens to them too. Our experienced team of Chicago personal injury lawyers provides individualized and attentive legal representation to people who have been hurt due to someone else's negligence. We always answer our own phones, and you'll know exactly what's going on throughout the entire process.. Staver is heavily involved in the legal community and is a member of several prestigious state and local organizations including -

Janice Dantes is a solo practitioner focused on practice areas affecting families namely, estate planning, real estate, family law, and immigration.  As a proud Filipino-American lawyer with humble beginnings at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, she is committed to serving her fellow kababayan with their legal issues.  As a board member of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago (FALA), she hopes to continue promoting the interests of Filipino-American attorneys and also pave the way for young Filipinos interested in a legal career. Janice completed her undergraduate education at the University of Chicago and received her JD from DePaul University College of Law.  She is also a wife and mother to a wonderful little boy who accompanies her to many of her legal functions.   Janice can be reached by phone at or by email at

Janaan brings nearly 15 years of experience in the areas of criminal defense and civil rights law.  Janaan's civil rights work focuses on protecting constitutional and statutorily protected rights ranging from First Amendment law to Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its federal counterpart, the Rehabiliatation Act section 504.  In criminal defense, after working in the trial court and appellate levels, she now specifically focuses on helping people with criminal records use the tools available to remove those records of the past to help them meet their future goals.. Among the most consistent compliments Janaan receives are on her ability to explain legal concepts to her clients, her excellent communications with clients, and her legal acumen to reach her clients' goals.

Jamie Franklin is the Director of the Civil Litigation Clinic at Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she is a Clinical Professor of Law. Jamie is an advocate for employees, consumers, and other plaintiffs whose rights have been denied. She is dedicated to providing the highest level of legal representation to her clients in cases involving employment discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour law, whistleblower actions, consumer law, class actions, and other complex litigation.