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A trial lawyer since 1998, Tom Mulroy joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in January of 2018. Tom brings a unique perspective to the firm, having extensive experience conducting trials by jury on behalf of defendants in negligence cases. As such, he has inside understanding and mastery of the strategy and tactics used by our opponents. In fact, during his two decades as a defense trial lawyer, Tom never lost a single trial.. He brings that same level of intensity and competitiveness to the firm, and he also brings in-depth knowledge in the fields of general personal liability, medical negligence, and products liability. Tom has been appointed as lead trial lawyer in over a dozen multi-million dollar negligence cases. He also has experience in states across the country litigating cases involving advanced medical device technology and medical software engineering.. Tom attended the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and law school at the Loyola School of Law, where he graduated with honors. During law school he worked for the City of Chicago representing the City of Chicago in a variety of personal injury and civil rights matters. He served judicial clerkships for the Hon. Donald J. O’Brien as well as the Hon. William D. Maddux, former Presiding Judge of Cook County.. Tom is an adjunct professor at the Loyola School of Law, teaching advanced pre-trial litigation. He has given multiple presentations to lawyers on topics such as preparing witnesses, how to cross examine experts, and how to prepare complex cases for trial.. Every year since 2008, Tom has been selected by his peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America®” for Commercial Litigation. In 2006, he was selected by his peers and named by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company as one of the top “40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty.” Additionally, he was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine in 2008. He is an active member and lecturer for the Chicago Bar Association.. In his spare time, Tom is a blues and jazz guitar player. He is also an advanced practitioner and competitor in martial arts, and holds the rank of brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

A representative of the common man and woman to enforce your legal rights.. Matthew Katz is someone who for years has been committed to fighting for the rights of poor and minority communities, and now for his clients. Since 1989, he has been an organizer and participant in various projects and forms of social activism to improve the human condition and work to ensure that the civil rights to which we are all entitled are protected. Here, we delineate the various activities and accomplishments of his student, political and professional life.

A practitioner in the area of family law for nearly three decades, Dean Dussias has built his reputation by representing entrepreneurs, executives and other prominent clients in high profile and financially complicated cases with a careful, discreet approach that solves problems and mitigates risks.. With a focus on providing the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the area of family law, Dean helps clients and their families navigate this difficult and emotional area of the law with dignity, compassion and privacy. This means helping clients negotiate when possible, but also being prepared to litigate when necessary.. Because his goal is to solve disputes in a rational and cost-effective manner ensuring privacy among his clients, Dean often recommends alternatives to costly court proceedings, such as mediation and collaborative divorces.. An accomplished speaker and author, Dean gives lectures and writes articles for legal publications about the latest developments in family law. He has been a faculty member and lecturer at the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) and often appears in the media talking about divorce related topics. He is a member in good standing with the Chicago Bar Association (CBA), the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and the American Bar Association (ABA).. Dean quickly established a reputation as a top resource for high-net-worth individuals, garnering awards and honors for his work. He is regularly recognized as one of the Chicago area's leading family law attorneys. His honors include selection as one of Illinois' "Super Lawyers" from 2008-2018, "Leading Lawyers," and "Best Lawyers in America." Dean also has an AV (which is the highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell. He was selected in 2002 as one of "40 under 40 attorneys to watch in Illinois." He is fluent in the Greek language and is a member and director of the Hellenic Bar Association (HBA).

A founding partner of Bradford & Gordon, LLC, Derek J. Bradford is recognized in the Chicagoland area as an experienced and innovative advocate in all areas of family law. His areas of expertise include complex financial matters and difficult custody issues. His work on behalf of a wide ranging clientele has provided Mr. Bradford with the experience to not only litigate matters from commencement through trial, but to use that experience to settle cases when it is in his client’s best interest.. Mr. Bradford has successfully litigated cases involving valuations of closely-held corporations, complex financial issues including tax issues, maintenance, paternity, child support, custody, and visitation issues. He has also brought dozens of actions under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. Mr. Bradford has developed creative techniques for litigating and settling family law issues. In addition to his experience in matrimonial law, Mr. Bradford worked as a tax consultant prior to beginning his legal career. He frequently utilizes his background in tax law to assist clients with divorce planning.. Derek has earned a reputation among his peers as an effective problem-solver. He uses his understanding of complex financial matters to help his clients understand their options during what is often a very traumatic time in their lives. Mr. Bradford approaches each case with equal parts compassion and legal acumen.Education. Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D.Washington State University, B.A.Leadership & Honors. In 2012, Mr. Bradford was recognized by the Chicago Lawyer Magazine as one of the top “40 Under 40” attorneys working in Illinois. Mr. Bradford was selected for this honor from more than 1,250 attorneys who were nominated for the award.. Mr. Bradford has also used his expertise in family law as a frequent lecturer with the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education as part of the Family Law education programs as well as lectures for the Chicago Bar Association.. Lecture Series Information. IICLE Addiction and Abuse Sept 9 2016IICLE Civil Unions and Their Impact on Family Law 2014IICLE Financial Statements – Dec 18 2015IICLE Income Pitfalls in Child Support & Maintenance 2014IICLE Non Traditional Visitation Issues 2014IICLE Working with Experts 2014Publications & Press. Men’s Book Magazine – Entrepreneurship and DivorceCrain’s Roundtable on Executive DivorceCS Magazine – Women and Divorce Q&ACS Magazine – Power Players 2018Bustle Magazine – Secrets That Can Ruin a Relationship – May 2017IICLE Publication – Preliminary Considerations in Dissolution Actions 2015

A fearless and creative lawyer, Jaime has been able to secure millions of dollars on behalf of her clients and their families. She has experience as a lead trial lawyer seeing a number of personal injury cases to verdict. However, she is also well versed in pre-litigation tactics and routinely secures settlements that spare her clients the years of lengthy litigation and uncertainty that can accompany a trial.. Her genuine concern for her clients and investment in each client's unique case ensures that she fully understands the full effect her clients' injuries have had on their lives and particular situations. Her fearlessness ensures that she will not back down from getting her clients what they deserve, and her conviction in her cases is contagious. Coupled with her creativity which allows her to craft unique solutions to problems that may otherwise be deemed insurmountable, Jaime has had the privilege of assisting numerous clients in putting their lives back together after suffering a catastrophic personal injury.

A commercial attorney with over 25 years as a business executive and nearly 16 years in Real Estate managing the process from all points of the transaction (sales agent, developer, landlord, tenant, attorney, owner, borrower, lender, purchaser, & seller).. Elkhatib successfully practices across multiple real estate litigation channels with a primary focus on representing receivers in mitigating Municipal Building Violations for abandoned, vacant or Zombie properties, navigating the receivership process from appointment to deed.. As a business executive, Elkhatib successfully managed, built and restructured small and medium sized corporations.  Elkhatib is especially intune with successfully overcoming the challenges that arise from a series of singular decisions, financial hurdles and growth pains that affect businesses at one time or another.. A major key to his numerous legal successes comes from his understanding that litigation strategy is a science and an art and needs to be in step with the overall business strategy that generates successful outcomes for the clients.. Specialties: Municipal Building Code Violations, commercial and corporate transactions, negotiating and drafting of financal instruments, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, complex real estate transactions, foreclosures, title clearing and lien priorities, Receivership, secured lien transactions and priorities.