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I am a managing member of an nine attorney family law firm in downtown Chicago and Hinsdale, IL.  We help our clients navigate the most difficult moments of their lives, handle cases in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will Counties, and work with the independent law office of Isabelle Gandonniere in Lyon, France for purposes of handling international family law matters.. I treat my clients the way I would want to be treated.  Attentive listening, straight talk, respect, and prepared representation are qualities I offer my clients.  If you would like additional information, please visit my web site or give me a call at.  Correspondence is welcome at my firm in English, French, and Spanish.

I am a litigator with substantial trial experience in a variety of complex matters. My focus is on work related injuries, personal injury and criminal defense. I also have substantial experience handling business litigation and transactional work incuding representing clients in both residential and commerical real estate deals and representing clients in the purchase and sale of their business.

I am a life-long Chicagoan who has represented the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce as General Counsel.  Representing the business and legal interests of the city has been particularly rewarding.  My family is active in the civic community and this is a great shared interest.

I am a licensed Illinois Attorney since 2009, practicing in Cook, Lake, Du Page, Kendall, Kane, and Joliet counties. I am a member of the Chicago Bar Association Editorial Board, as well as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.

I am a graduate of the highly ranked University of Michigan Law School.  My legal education laid the foundation for my career as a criminal defense attorney.  I have specialized in criminal defense for over 35 years.  In that time I have tried thousands of cases, both bench trials and juries, and litigated hundreds of motions. My experience includes Illinois state and federal courts.

I am a full time trial attorney who represents persons who have been injured or family members of persons who have been killed as a result of the negligent or wrongful conduct of others.

I am a full time trial attorney that exclusively represents individuals who have been severely injured or family members of individuals who have been killed as a result of the negligent or wrongful conduct of others.

I am a founding partner of Stephan Zouras, LLP.  I represent people from all walks of life in class and individual civil litigation. Specifically, I've helped thousands of clients recover damages in cases involving unpaid overtime, employment disputes, business litigation, products liability and personal injury. I have successfully tried cases to verdict including obtaining a $9,000,000 verdict on behalf of 200 employees who were misclassified and denied overtime pay.. I have served as lead or co-lead counsel on numerous complex class and collective action cases involving wage and hour matters and have helped recover damages for tens of thousands of wronged employees. In these cases, I helped establish precedent in wage and hour law, forced major corporations to change unlawful employment practices and helped recover tens of millions of dollars in unpaid wages for clients.  I have also led cases that have been featured on Good Morning America, Fortune, ESPN, Fox News, The Guardian, The New York Times, Think Progress, USA Today and Vice Sports.. In addition, for the past six years, I have been recognized by Chicago Magazine’s Super Lawyer Section as a a Rising Star and Super Lawyer, a distinction given to no more than 5% of Illinois lawyers.

I am a founder and principal of Stephan Zouras, LLC, a Chicago-based law firm concentrating in representing people throughout the United States in class and collective wage and hour litigation, biometric privacy, data privacy and cybersecurity rights, consumer fraud, catastrophic personal injury, and other complex litigation.. During my 28 years of practice, I have been appointed lead or co-lead counsel in more than 100 complex wage and hour class and collective actions which have collectively resulted in a recovery of more than $500 million for hundreds of thousands of individuals nationwide. My published cases exceed 250 decisions from jurisdictions in at least 14 states. I have tried over a dozen major jury trials on behalf of plaintiffs and argued as lead counsel in at least 20 appeals in federal and state courts, including four before the Illinois Supreme Court. In addition to my admission to numerous trial and appellate courts, I am a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.. I am frequently invited as a speaker at national class action litigation and trial seminars, have testified before legislative bodies, and worked on legislation designed to protect worker rights.. I have been named an Illinois "Super Lawyer" in every consecutive year since 2009, a distinction given to no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state.. I serve as co-chair of the Consumer Privacy Committee of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA).. In 2023, the Illinois Bar Foundation recently honored me and my firm with its Champion Award, which is given each year to an attorney “whose professional and public careers set an example to which others aspire.”. Also, I regularly mentor younger and aspiring law students.

I am a former prosecutor with over 25 years of experience handling thousands of cases including speeding and traffic tickets, DUI, and more serious misdemeanor and felony offenses. I am now here to apply my vast knowledge and experience in the criminal justice system to your case.I am licensed to handle all cases across the states of Illinois, Indiana and Florida.. I pride myself on my ethics, my connections and my experience! I listen to my clients, determine what their legal issues may be and then explain in a straightforward manner what penalties or punishments they may be facing and what their options are to resolve their case. I am a seasoned litigator and am not afraid to fight for my clients in and out of the courtroom. I return all client phone calls within the same business day and set very reasonable fees on all matters.

I am a financial services lawyer, focusing on securities and commodities regulatory issues.  I cut my teeth at Enron, after its collapse, managing the government investigations.  Since then, I have worked on and tried a number of high-profile securities and commodities matters, including Global Crossing and MF Global.  As a studen of the capital markets, I deal with issues involving cryptocurrency, the blockchain, and complex derivatives and options trading.  I also frequently try cases involving corporate disputes or issues arising from mergers and acquisitions.. As part of my work, I am regularly retained by individuals who may have been involved with companies deemed by the SEC or CFTC to be operating in a fraudulent manner.  In such cases, I assist clients in ascertaining defenses to both liability and, where applicable, disgorgement of funds obtained in connection with the allegedly fraudulent enterprise.. In addition, I am a SuperLawyer in Illinois, and have been since 2013.. Read more: ?nbioID=c0-49d7-9622-26e00377a572&ajax=no

I am a criminal defense lawyer that has specialized in criminal defense  since I graduated law school, over 22 years. I have practiced criminal defense both in Houston, Texas and in the Chicago area, where my main focus is federal law.. I attended the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in 2000 and have been returning as faculty since 2004.  I am  Board Certified  by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the area of Criminal Law and Criminal Apellate law.. I have always have had a passion for defending people accused by the government and believe that a strong defense is a personalized defense based upon the needs of the individual representing.  I strive to combine my knowledge of the law and my understanding of my client to formulate a defense strategy that best serves each individual I represent.. In addition to the law, I enjoy running marathons, cycling, triathalons and completed tough mudder event in Austin Texas.  I have recently started playing the piano again after 20 years.

I am a Criminal Defense Attorney with experience from both sides of the courtroom. My experience as a prosecutor has helped prepare me to provide the best legal representation for individuals who have been arrested. I handle all types of criminal matters ranging from Murder cases to simple traffic matters. I have tried several hundred felony bench trials and many felony jury trials.

I am a 62 year old husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and trial lawyer. My job is to obtain justice for people who have been harmed using their right to trial by jury, truth and the law. My professional credentials can be seen at .

Hurt at work? I have been successfully handling workers' compensation claims since 2005. My firm only handles work accidents. Call me today for a free consultation -.

Howard Huntington is a partner of Franco Moroney Buenik, LLC. He focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He also has extensive experience in the areas of construction, product liability, professional liability, transportation litigation, toxic torts and civil rights litigation. Mr. Huntington has successfully represented large and mid-market corporations, family-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and municipalities in a wide variety of civil litigation in both Illinois and Indiana.. In regard to commercial litigation matters, he has litigated breach of contract matters and disputes under the Uniform Commercial Code representing corporate buyers and sellers. He represents businesses in litigation involving claims of failure to pay for goods and services, failure to deliver conforming goods and services, and unfair business practices. He has represented contractors and distributors in construction defect litigation. He also has defended retailers and wholesalers in federal actions alleging false advertising, product disparagement, and other business torts.. Mr. Huntington has defended numerous construction contractors, subcontractors, motor freight companies, hotels, casinos, and retailers in catastrophic injury and wrongful death suits. He appeared before the Indiana Supreme Court for a products matter on behalf of a manufacturer of helicopters. In the employment area, Mr. Huntington has defended municipalities and public entities in Title VII discrimination cases, Section 1983 public employee cases, and employment contract disputes. He argued before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and prevailed in an equal protection matter.

Highly experienced, responsive, skilled and talented attorney specializing in not only all significant aspects of Divorce and Family Law, but in other areas of the law as well.

Hello- I am Robert Edens and I  am here to help people navigate the complexities of the legal system. On your behalf, I will aggressively pursue your interests and protect your rights. With over 20 years of experience, I have resolved thousands of cases; relieving clients of the anxiety caused by the financial burden and uncertainty that often accompanies their case.. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or for a free case evaluation.  .

Having spent my entire 42-year career in a law firm with a strong and prominent family law department, as well as a boutique commercial litigation group, I have been able to concentrate my practice in both areas. As matrimonial law has become more complex and often involves financial issues similar to what I deal with in the commercial arena, my experience in each area enhances the other. Beermann LLP has many skilled and dedicated attorneys who work with me on cases as needed.. Although I settle the vast majority of my cases (which is my main goal and usually in the client's best interest), I have extensive trial and appellate experience, including approximately 200 appeals in the state and federal appellate courts. Much of my appellate work involves referrals from other attorneys.. My family law practice includes prenuptial agreements and every aspect of parentage (paternity) and divorce, including complex financial cases, child custody and removal, and post-decree. I have represented clients nationwide in family law and other matters on a pro hac vice basis, as well as in international child custody and other family law disputes. In addition to traditional litigation, I represent clients in various Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods, including mediation and Cooperative Law to achieve fair settlements in an amicable and cost-effective way.. I am a Past President of the Appellate Lawyers Association of Illinois and have lectured and published widely on appeals, family law topics, and other legal subjects.. I am recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the categories of family law and appellate law; by the Leading Lawyers Network in family law and civil appeals; Marquis' Who's Who in America (2011); and as an Illinois Super Lawyer in family law in Chicago Magazine every year since 2005. I rated "AV Preeminent" under the Martindale-Hubbell ® Lawyer Rating System (5.0 out of 5), based on performance in the following key areas: legal knowledge, analyticial abilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience.

Harley Goldstein represents secured creditors, unsecured creditors, debtors, committees, bondholders, trustees, equity security holders, and other parties in all transactional and litigation aspects of bankruptcy cases. Mr. Goldstein also represents lenders and borrowers in out-of-court operational and financial restructuring matters and has represented various clients with respect to debtor-in-possession financing and cash collateral agreements, sales of assets in bankruptcy, reorganization plan structuring and confirmations, multinational insolvency proceedings, motions for relief from the automatic stay, dischargeability litigation, fraudulent conveyance and preference litigation, and other issues.. Mr. Goldstein, who has been noted for his skill as counsel in some of the nation’s highest profile corporate insolvency proceedings, was profiled as one of 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company (publisher of Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer), in which he was praised for his creative application of the Bankruptcy Code to accomplish his clients' goals. At the time he received this award, he was thirty-two years old – the youngest age of any recipient of that accolade for the year in which he received the honor. In addition, he was named as a Rising Star in the Illinois Super Lawyers magazine (from the publishers of Law & Politics and Chicago magazine) every single year of his eligibility since the award's inception. He was also bestowed with a Transaction of the Year award by the Turnaround Management Association’s Chicago/Midwest chapter, a Corporate Turnaround of the Year award by Turnaround Atlas Awards, and a Corporate Turnaround of the Year award by the Turnaround Management Association’s Chicago/Midwest chapter.. Mr. Goldstein has received dozens of national and local "Lawyer of the Year" accolades in Corporate Restructuring, Bankruptcy (both Transactional and Litigation), and Insolvency from numerous periodicals and organizations. In addition, Mr. Goldstein has been ranked by Chambers USA, citing, as an example, a client’s report that he "possesses the rare combination of a thorough command of the law and a high level of business acumen.". Prior to forming Goldstein & McClintock LLLP in order to build the most exclusive restructuring law boutique in the nation and to facilitate a broader practice free of the constraints of large-firm conflicts, Mr. Goldstein was an Equity (Senior) Partner at K&L Gates, LLP, one of the largest international law firms comprised of approximately 2,000 attorneys around the globe, where he led the Chicago office's bankruptcy and restructuring group. Prior to its merger with K&L Gates, Mr. Goldstein served as national chair of the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department of Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP, a coast-to-coast law firm and one of Chicago's oldest legal institutions.. Prior to practicing, Mr. Goldstein served as law clerk to the Honorable Erwin I. Katz, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.. Mr. Goldstein lectures regularly for nationally prominent organizations, such as the National Business Institute, Lorman Education Services, the American Law Institute/American Bar Association (ALI/ABA), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Illinois Certified Public Accountant Society (ILCPAS), the Commercial Finance Association (CFA), and the Young Presidents’ Organization/World Presidents’ Organization (YPO-WPO), where he has presented a variety of educational programs on bankruptcy law and procedure, creditors' rights, distressed acquisitions, distressed real estate, fraud and fraudulent transfer litigation, Ponzi schemes, debt collection, bankruptcy law amendments, ethics and professional responsibility issues, and Internet issues.. For many years, Mr. Goldstein also taught an introductory seminar to incoming law students at various local law schools as part of a program sponsored by the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Inc., a nonprofit legal advocacy and services organization working on issues that affect poor and minority communities.. Mr. Goldstein frequently writes about bankruptcy law topics and is often quoted regarding large bankruptcy proceedings. Most recently, he authored a chapter entitled "The Business of Bankruptcy: Realizing Restructuring Objectives Through Strategic Ingenuity" in the book Bankruptcy and Restructuring Strategies, published by Aspatore Books as part of its “Inside the Minds” series.. In addition, among the articles he has authored himself or in collaboration are: "Tips and Traps For Landlords under New Bankruptcy Amendment," published in The Newsletter of Corporate Renewal; "Can Ipso Facto Clauses Resolve the Discharge Debate? An Economic Approach to Novated Fraud Debt in Bankruptcy," published in the DePaul Business and Commercial Law Journal; "Spending Other People’s Money: Creditors' Remedies for the Misuse of Cash Collateral in Bankruptcy," published in the University of Miami Business Law Review; and a series of articles regarding cutting edge Internet law issues.. In addition to being active in various industry and charitable organizations, Mr. Goldstein previously served as President of the Midwest Chapter of the Commercial Finance Association (now known as the Secured Finance Network). Moreover, Mr. Goldstein served the organization as a Director for three years, as an Officer for approximately six years, and as General Counsel for over three years; he was the first practicing attorney to sit on its Board of Directors; and he was honored with an award in 2019 for his outstanding contributions to the organization.. Mr. Goldstein is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), the premier leadership organization of more than 35,000 chief executives in over 142 countries, whose member-run companies employ 22 million people and generate $9 trillion in annual revenues. YPO members harness the knowledge, influence, and trust of the world’s most influential and innovative business leaders to inspire business, personal, family, and community impact.. Finally, Mr. Goldstein is a member of Mensa, an organization of more than 150,000 members in approximately 100 countries throughout the world, with the purpose of identifying and fostering human intelligence for the benefit of humanity; encouraging research in the nature, characteristics, and uses of intelligence; and promoting stimulating intellectual and social opportunities for its members.

Gus Kostopoulos is a former prosecutor with over 18 years experience successfully handling criminal law matters. As a prosecutor, Mr. Kostopoulos was nominated to first chair in the courtroom.. Mr. Kostopoulos handles all criminal defense matters including domestic violence, DUI, theft crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, and white collar crimes.. If you have been charged with a crime, call us today for a free consultation.

Gregg Mandell has been representing injured men, women, children, and employees for over 35 years. His firm concentrates its representation of persons injured in automobile, bus, and truck crashes, premises liability, and workers’ compensation claims. The firm still has one of the highest premises liability knee injury verdicts in Illinois. The Law Offices of Gregg Mandell, Inc. has a passion for assisting clients, often through difficult times. Gregg holds several national racquetball and judo championships. His competitive edge is shown in his numerous athletic and professional accomplishments. He is a member of a number of professional organizations including the ABA, ITLA, and IWCA. He also has the highest possible rating (AV) in both legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell.

Greg is a trial attorney at Malman Law. During his legal career, Greg has tried several cases to verdict. He has delivered a closing argument in a complex medical malpractice case, and been on trial teams that obtained over $5 million dollars for his clients. He concentrates his legal practice in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, and wrongful death.. Greg received his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. During law school, Greg served as an editor of the health law journal and was on the executive board of the Asian Pacific Law Student Association. He currently coaches Loyola's Criminial Mock Trial team, and is a member of Loyola's Young Alumni Committee.. He is also on the Junior Board of The Little Giraffe Foundation, an organization that raises money for NICU families in the Chicagoland area and neo-natal research. Greg volunteers at Legal Prep Charter Academy, a Chicago public high school, where he serves as a mentor.. Greg is the President of the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago. He is also an active member of the Asian American Bar Association of Chicago, the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice.

Grace Rohan (formerly Doherty) is the owner and principal attorney at Rohan Law, LLC, a family law firm she founded in January of 2019. Grace counsels clients on a wide range of divorce-related matters, such as child custody/decision-making, child support, college contribution, maintenance/alimony, visitation/parenting time, relocation and removal, property division, parentage, contempt and enforcement proceedings, legal separation, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, LGBTQ family law matters, domestic violence, post-dissolution conflicts, and financial planning.. Grace has completed the Divorce Mediation Skills Training program at Northwestern University, which skills and techniques she uses to resolve both amicable and high-conflict family matters. She has received a Clients' Choice award on the online attorney rating system AVVO because of her positive reviews from former clients. She has also been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers Magazine, a designation given to fewer than 2% of the attorneys in Illinois.. Grace spent eight years practicing exclusively family law at a large well-known Chicago family law firm prior to beginning her own practice. She continues to exclusively practice family law. Grace is a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law, the University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign, and Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. She resides in Beverly, on the southside of Chicago, with her husband and two children.. Bar Admissions:Illinois Supreme Court. Education:Northwestern University Divorce Mediation Skills Training, Certified MediatorChicago Kent College of Law, Dean’s Honor List, Juris DoctorateUniversity of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, Dean’s Honor List, Bachelor of ScienceMother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. Awards and Recognitions:Named an Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyer’s MagazineRecipient, AVVO Client’s Choice Award. Professional Memberships and Volunteer Services:Professional Women’s Club of Chicago, MemberIllinois State Bar Association, MemberWomen's Bar Association of Illinois, MemberLady Lawyers Who Lunch, Member

Gloria Block, a founding partner of Hoffenberg and Block LLC, began her legal career under the tutelage of her father, Arnold Block, a distinguished member of the Illinois Bar.. She quickly established her trial skills and soon learned that her love for law related to families. She then gravitated to family law. Although her expertise includes all areas of family law, she has a unique passion for matters concerning children. As a result, she has dedicated a substantial part of her professional practice to cases relating to child custody and visitation.. Over the years, because of her established skills in dealing with children, she has come to be known as a vigorous advocate for children by Judges, lawyers, and mental health professionals who are intimately involved in legal proceedings involving custody and visitation cases. Because of her reputation and expertise, she is often appointed by Judges, and agreed upon by attorneys, to participate in the most difficult custody and visitation cases. Her stated goal is always to protect the best interests of children.. Prior to establishing Hoffenberg & Block, Ms. Block was a principal in the law firm of Block and Block for over 30 years. She received her law degree from Loyola University in June 1980 and holds a B.A. Degree from NorthwesternUniversity. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Decalogue of Society of Lawyers, and Forensic Forum. Ms. Block is admitted to practice to the Illinois State Bar, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.. Ms. Block has presented at numerous professional seminars and has been a guest speaker on various topics related to family law.. Ms. Block has the honored distinction as a recipient of the Illinois Super Lawyer designation. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.. Ms. Block’s practice is dedicated exclusively to Domestic Relations. She is married and has two wonderful children, ages 22 and 25.