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I represent multinational companies in litigation, arbitration and administrative proceedings in a wide variety of substantive areas and industries, proactively counseling clients on risk management and pre-litigation dispute resolution.

I offer legal advice and representation to victims of personal injuries, businesses involved in commercial disputes, legal and professional malpractice victims, and construction contractors involved in claims.  My approach is to give honest, straight-talking advice, and personally tailor my representation in order to obtain the best result possible, through settlement, mediation, or trial.. Away from work, I spend as much time with my family as possible.  One of my greatest enjoyments is as a coach for my kids' baseball, softball, and basketball teams, which I have done for more than 6 years.  My favorite hobbies include cooking, smoking meats, and playing guitar.

I love baseball, boxers and bankruptcy.  And not necessarily in that order.  I fell into the practice of bankruptcy law years and years ago, and it has been a perfect match for me.  I love getting rid of debts, and helping folks get back on track with their financial lives.  It gives me great pleasure to wipe out credit card debts and even the IRS debts.  I fell into the perfect job for me.. After years and years of Cub fan futilism, I made the switch to the White Sox.  In time for the 2005 World Series, so that was great.  Now i feel the Cubs calling me back, and am feeling White Sox futilism.....it may be too late for me to switch back.  We will see.  But I love baseball and am a huge fan.  Period.. Boxers too.  I love my Boxer male, but he passed away about two years ago. I want him back.  That's futile too.  I miss taking him to work with me.  I think i am almost ready for another. Hopefully soon.

I lead a five-person office dedicated to providing the best possible representation for people injured or killed by wrongful conduct. The practice was founded in 1983 and has expanded to include Alexander Loftus and a skilled and experienced support staff. We pride ourselves on being preeminent trial lawyers who know how to prepare cases diligently and quickly.. I realize that no amount of money can fully compensate for what our clients have lost, yet we are drive to applying all of the firm’s experience and resources to deliver maximum results for our clients. I will push your case through the complex court system as efficiently as possible to ensure your justice is not delayed.

I have successfully prosecuted a great number of medical malpractice, product liability and various personal injury cases including trucking cases, construction cases, auto collisions, sexual assault and various wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases.. I am a trial lawyer and prepare each case for trial. Concentrating on a small number of cases and being willing and able to take a case to verdict allows me to maximize the recovery on every case I pursue.

I have practiced in estate planning, probate, and estate and trust litigation since graduating from law school in 2004.  After working at Urban & Burt, Ltd., in Oak Forest, IL, I joined Paul F. O'Keefe, P.C. in 2006 where I continue to practice in estate planning, probate, trust and estate litigation, and now commercial litigation.  I work out of both our Evanston and Chicago offices.  I grew up in West Michigan and came to the Chicago area to attend college at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL.

I have been practicing law for over 50 years.  For over 15 years I taught divorce law and litigation skills in fmaily law related issues at DePaul University College of Law.  I lectured and wrote extensively on the topic of family law and trial and appellate practice.. My achievements and qualifications have been widely recognized.  For example, I have been listed in every edition of the book The Best Laywers in America.  Further, I have been honored by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and was the 2002 receipient of the prestigious Samual S. Berger Award for my contributions to the law profession.  In addition, I have been recogznied by the Leading Lawyers Network as being among the top lawyers in Illinois in family law.  In 2007, I was named one of the top 10 and top 100 consumer lawyers in Illinois.  Under the Martindale-Hubbell (R) Laywer Rating System, I received an AV rating indicating that I "have reached the height of professional excellence" and "was recognized for the highest level of skill and integrity."  Also, I was named as one of the top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers in 2012.  Illinois Super Lawyers are selected by their peers and are "considered among the best in their profession" and "represent the top 5% of the practicing attorneys in Illinois."  In 2014 I was named "Lawyer of the Year" in Family Law in the Chicago metro area by Best Lawers in America.

I have been practicing in the area of estate planning, probate, and elder law for more than 35 years and as a result, I have a wealth of experience that allows me to skillfully navigate through a diverse assortment of legal matters. I am certified by the National Elder Law Foundation as an elder law attorney, and have held this certification since 1995

I enjoy helping individuals, families, and providers. As a health law and appellate lawyer, I handle many personal matters involving health care, estate planning, guardianship, insurance, appeals, and other civil cases.

I became an attorney because I wanted to work with people and have a positive impact on their lives. Nowhere is this more apparent and rewarding than in the field of Elder Law. My clients’ goals become my goals and I enjoy working with them every step of the way to accomplish peace of mind.

I am a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes, Richardson & Colburn where I practice exclusively in the area of U.S. customs and international trade law. We work with importers and exporters to reduce costs and delays in their supply chain. We have experience in customs classification, valuation, audits, penalties, trade agreements, and litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

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 highly effective, efficient and forward-thinking attorney who specializes in employment law defense, especially class action defense.  I also counsel clients on ways to avoid litigation so that clients can advance their business goals.

I am a founding partner of Feis Goldy LLC, a boutique employment law firm dedicated to advising, negotiating and litigating claims on behalf of individual employees, managers and executives. With deep experience representing both individuals and employers, and serving as a neutral, I bring unique insight to provide the highest quality service and strategic representation to our firm's clients.  I spent a substantial part of my earlier career at an international "Big Law" firm representing employers, which gives me a keen understanding of the dynamics that drive management decision-making.  I developed my skills as a plaintiff-side attorney at a preeminent employment class action law firm, where I learned to translate my advocacy and negotiation skills for the benefit of employees.  I use those insights and my 30+ years of employment law experience to provide our clients with smart, sophisticated, pragmatic, and strategic representation to help them achieve positive results

I am a Chicago native who grew up with a machinist father and a stay at home mother. I value hard work, integrity, getting your hands dirty, and a firm handshake. Growing up, my parents pushed me to be an attorney, and now, I push myself to represent my clients as effectively and fairly as possible. I understand that circumstances which would require you to hire an attorney are never easy times in life, but I try to make the process as pain free, transparent, and efficient as possible. Having been in two motorcycle accidents myself, and having an attorney who made me feel like my case did not matter, I now realize and value the importance of helping people in their time of need to the best of my ability. I promise your case will matter to me, and I will approach it with the utmost respect and fervor. Clients are simply numbers to way too many attorneys. This is not how I practice. Allow me to represent you, and I will show you what big city law mixed with small town work ethic can accomplish.

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.  .

Heidi L. Wickstrom joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., as an Associate in June 2018. She concentrates her legal practice on catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, and mass torts. In her first trial with the firm, Ms. Wickstrom was part of a trial team that obtained a near-record breaking $50.3 birth injury verdict.. Prior to joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Ms. Wickstrom was an associate at a prominent New York litigation firm. During her time with the firm, she assisted partners in obtaining many multi-million dollar recoveries for clients; namely, a $15.7 million verdict for the plaintiff in a case against Consolidated Edison of New York; and $10 million and $5.4 million verdicts, respectively, for two plaintiffs in cases against the New York City Transit Authority.. Ms. Wickstrom has also tried many cases on her own, achieving her first solo jury verdict only two months after being admitted to practice in New York State courts. In addition to her trial work, Ms. Wickstrom has obtained countless six and seven-figure recoveries for injured plaintiffs through mediation, arbitration, and out-of-court settlement. She also engages in Appellate practice, having authored and argued appeals in both the First and Second Departments of the New York State Appellate Division.. Ms. Wickstrom graduated from the University of Michigan in 2003 with degrees in Communication Studies and Film and Video Studies. After taking a year off to work for the general counsel of a property development firm, she attended Syracuse University College of Law. During law school, Heidi was on the Executive Board of the Moot Court Honor Society and worked for a boutique personal injury law firm as a law student intern.. As an undergrad at Michigan, Heidi concentrated in a pre-med course of study, with the goal of becoming a neurologist or psychiatrist. Through many twists of fate, she decided to pursue law school instead and discovered that she could combine her interests in medicine, helping injured people, and law by working on behalf of plaintiffs in the personal injury field. Ms. Wickstrom says the most rewarding part of her job is being able to engage directly with her clients and their families, and relishes the opportunity to speak on the behalf of those who may not be able to do so.. Ms. Wickstrom is highly involved in the American Association for Justice. In 2020, Ms. Wickstrom was elected to the AAJ Board of Governors. She serves as the vice-chair of AAJ’s Professional Negligence Section and is a member of the Motor Vehicle and Premises Liability Section, the Section on Toxic and Environmental Pollution, the Medical Negligence group, and the Birth Injury and Trauma group. Ms. Wickstrom has lectured several times for AAJ, as well as the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New Jersey Trial Lawyers Association, and has written articles that were published in AAJ’s Trial Magazine. From 2008 – 2018, she served as the New York Regional Chair for the Student Trial Advocacy Competition for AAJ.. Ms. Wickstrom also holds memberships in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, where she site on the Board of Managers, the Illinois State Bar Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, and the New York County Lawyers Association.. In her spare time, Ms. Wickstrom enjoys playing and watching sports, theater, and hanging out with her dog, Jack.

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.

George D. Pilja concentrates his practice in civil litigation, focusing on commercial litigation, construction litigation, product liability litigation, loss recovery/subrogation, casualty litigation, insurance, and community association law.  On both the plaintiff and defense sides, he has represented numerous prominent businesses, insurance entities, self-insured entities, and not-for-profit entities.  Mr. Pilja has extensive experience in litigating complex, multi-million dollar matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States and internationally.  He has prosecuted and defended cases involving such diverse matters as commercial disputes; fraud, misrepresentation, and other business tort claims; professional liability claims; product design, manufacture, testing, and warnings claims; construction defect claims; and community association disputes with developers, contractors, and others.

Geoffrey M. Waguespack is an Associate at Butler Pappas. He joined the firm in 2014 in the firm's Employment Law group.  His practice includes the handling of employment-related litigation and litigation prevention, such as defending employers against federal and state claims of harassment, discrimination, and wage and hour violations, as well as the development of employment policy, procedures, and handbooks.  Geoffrey also has significant experience in defending employers, contractors, corporations, and individuals in litigation matters, such as negligence and breach of contract claims. Geoffrey has written successful briefs before the Illinois Supreme Court and the Illinois appellate court, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.Geoffrey earned his law degree in 2003 from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and his undergraduate degree in government and philosophy in 1997 from The College of William & Mary in Virginia.  During law school, Geoffrey was a member of a moot court team and served as the Executive Editor of Publications for the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal.  He was the recipient of the school's Leadership & Service Award, and he earned Cali Awards in constitutional law and legal writing.After law school, Geoffrey served as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Morton Denlow, Presiding Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  He also served as a staff attorney for the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District.. Geoffrey is active in DRI and the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC).  The IDC has awarded Geoffrey its Volunteer of the Year Award and awards for meritorious service.  From 2006 to 2013, Geoffrey both authored and contributed to the Employment Law Column, published in the IDC Quarterly.  He served as the editor-in-chief of the IDC Quarterly from 2013 to 2014, and was on its editorial board from 2007 to 2013.  From 2011 to 2013, Geoffrey served as the chairperson of the IDC's Employment Law Committee.  He was also active in the Young Lawyers Division of the IDC.In addition to writing the regular Employment Law Column for the IDC Quarterly, Geoffrey has co-authored several Monographs for that publication, has contributed to the IDC Survey of Law from 2011 to 2013, and has spoken on issues regarding current developments concerning non-compete agreements.

Gabe Scannapieco's practice covers a variety of litigation matters in federal and state courts. He has represented pharmaceutical manufacturers, international financial institutions, credit reporting services, electronics manufacturers, city governments, and numerous other corporate clients. His experience spans all phases of litigation, including all aspects of discovery, motion practice, oral argument, and trial. He also has represented clients in various alternative dispute proceedings.. Gabe's substantive experience includes a range of commercial litigation matters involving products liability, breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the federal False Claims Act, Medicaid and Medicare fraud, professional malpractice, warranties and the U.C.C., and state consumer protection and deceptive trade practice acts.. Gabe also has an active pro bono practice including the successful representation of two asylum seekers before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, two 41 U.S.C. § 1983 plaintiffs before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the successful representation of a Chicago public school student with a disabilities-related due process request, acting as the Chicago Office's coordinator for the Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago's Lawyers in the Classroom program, and volunteering as an in-school mentor for the Working in the Schools (WITS) program.. Gabe is a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Cancer Society Associate Board of Ambassadors.

Founding partner Michael Cogan is a key player at Cogan & Power, P.C. as well as an active professional in the legal community altogether. As a compassionate and aggressive advocate for personal injury victims, Michael has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements totaling more than $220 million combined. These substantial outcomes are due, in part, to Michael’s hands-on approach and personalized representation for every client he advocates for. Michael is co-chair of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s medical negligence committee and serves on the Board of Directors of Cornerstones, a non-profit organization that supports underserved communities. He is also an adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School of the University of Illinois. That said, Michael is evidently dedicated to helping clients, his peers, and his community thrive. Schedule a free consultation if you need zealous representation today.