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Founding partner John Power is known in the Northern Illinois legal community for his unmatched trial capabilities, intelligence, 30+ years of experience, and strategic negotiation skills. These are some of the many qualities he brings to the table, helping injured victims achieve maximum compensation for the losses resulting from their accident. John has achieved over $250 million in verdicts and settlements for a range of victims, including those of medical malpractice, wrongful death, serious personal injuries, and railroad injuries. Clients depend on John to regularly communicate with them about their case developments, litigation strategies, and other elements of their case. John’s ability to form trustworthy and quality relationships with clients is admirable and rare. He also invests his time into serving his community as a primary benefactor for the Lazarus House, board member of the Tri Cities Health Partnership, and board member of Catholic Charities. To learn how he can be of service to your personal injury claim, contact us at!

For the greater part of the past two decades, Gal Pissetzky devotes his life to defending the rights of those accused with a variety of state and federal criminal felony charges. Mr. Pissetzky has taken over 100 cases to trial both before a jury and before a judge. He has litigated countless motions in which law enforcement violated his client's Constitutional rights. Mr. Pissetzky has handled multi-issue complex trials and appeals. He has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court, as well as numerous Illinois and Federal Appellate Courts. His practice focuses only on defending clients accused of federal crimes, white collar crimes, sex offenses, large-scale drug crimes, and violent crimes such as murder, attempted murder and gun offenses.. He has been vigorously representing clients in both the state and federal court systems. Located in Chicago, he represents clients throughout Illinois and the country. Mr. Pissetzky prides himself on providing superior client service. He is truly dedicated to protecting the rights of his clients and preserving their future.. Mr. Pissetzky combines his vast legal knowledge with his superior understanding of the court systems to provide the best possible defense for his clients. He will listen to his clients, conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation, and analyze the applicable law in light of the specific facts in order to pursue the best defense possible.. Mr. Pissetzky is a well-respected member of the legal community. He has represented many clients in high-profile cases, and is frequently quoted in the press. He regularly appears on TV as the legal consultan/advisor regarding high profile criminal cases. He was named one of Illinois' Rising Stars 2011™ by Super Lawyers ®magazine, as well as one of the "10 Best Client Satisfaction" attorneys by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, and "Top 100 Trial Lawyers: Illinois" by The American Trial Lawyers Association.. Mr. Pissetzky began his successful career as a defense attorney in 2002 after spending four years with the Cook County State Attorney's Office. He obtained his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School. He is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Even at the start of her family law career in 1995 as a fierce litigator at a well-known matrimonial firm in Chicago, deep down Nanette knew she would be most effective at helping families if she led her own firm. Realizing that goal eight years later, she founded what today is Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP - a highly respected boutique divorce practice in Chicago.. Since then, Nanette has been appointed by the Cook County Court to act as a child's representative and guardian ad litem in custody and visitation proceedings and engages in continuous training to maintain this qualification. She has extensive experience working on cases with complex custody issues, including cases with special needs children, mental health issues and international removal. While Nanette works with clients in alternative dispute resolution settings such as collaborative divorce and mediation, the bulk of her work is in traditional litigation.. Prior to practicing law, Nanette obtained her B.S.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University and her Juris Doctor from DePaul University School of Law in Chicago. Her undergraduate studies focused on accounting and finances, providing strong financial acumen that is critical in the handling of high net-worth divorces. She also received training in negotiation at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation, which has framed her entire approach to the practice of law.. Nanette is viewed as a leading voice among matrimonial lawyers and has been invited to speak at numerous engagements on the topic. She has also written many briefs for the Appellate Court of Illinois and authored multiple articles on family law topics including one that was published in the ISBA Family Law Newsletter regarding non-customary parentage law cases.

Eva Kogut practices exclusively in the area of family law, including but not limited to, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, child support matters, child custody, parenting time/visitation, property division, domestic violence, post-divorce issues such as enforcement and modifications and complex litigation.. With a commitment to helping her clients achieve the best possible results in their personal circumstances, Eva addresses how each client’s unique family challenges may be resolved and what each path may look like by educating her clients on the different approaches available. She helps them understand the benefits, risks, and costs of each approach to best meet their unique needs.. Many of Eva’s clients prefer to stay out of court, and she believes that the collaborative process is a good alternative to the traditional divorce process. Applying her litigation experience, supported by on-going education, she sees a consistent pattern: a less painful settlement process truly helps clients move forward in a way they chose and not in an arrangement imposed upon them by an impartial judge.. As a trained mediator, Eva believes that mediation can be an effective process for resolving divorce and family law issues in a manner that allows clients to maintain control over the process. Additionally, she handles process consultations, designed for those who are considering divorce via mediation.. Eva began her career in the demanding and litigious area of personal injury law. She was instrumental in helping clients negotiate settlements while becoming well versed in the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice.. Eva speaks fluent Polish, serving Chicago’s extensive Polish-speaking community in addressing all their family law issues.. Awards. Eva was recognized by Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on their 2022 Top Women in Law list for her commitment to the advancement of women in the legal field and improving the divorce experience of her clients. The award honors the most inspiring women in Chicago’s legal industry who emphasize mentorship of other women in the field and are successful in the legal community.. Beginning in 2018, Eva has been selected annually by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America list in the areas of family law, mediation and collaborative law. She is also named the 2021 Chicago Lawyer of the Year in Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law: Mediation.. Eva is proud to have been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers list since 2017 and the Illinois Leading Lawyer list since 2014. These distinguished lists are reserved for fewer than five percent of the lawyers in Illinois and recognize those who have attained a high degree of recognition and professional achievement.. In 2015, Eva was also recognized by the Chicago Law Bulletin for the “40 Under Forty: 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch.” Each year, the publication evaluates hundreds of peer nominations from the Illinois legal community to identify the most talented and well-respected attorneys working in the industry.

Eva E. Golabek joined Kralovec Jambois & Schwartz as an associate in 2011 to handle matters involving medical and nursing home negligence and personal injury across the state. She has dedicated her practice to serving those who have suffered significant injuries and the families who have lost a loved one, due to negligent care and treatment by medical providers. Her commitments to her clients, diligence, and drive have led to notable results on their behalf.. Between 2012 and 2015, Eva has successfully negotiated over nine million dollars in settlements on behalf of victims in cases involving nursing home and hospital acquired pressure ulcers, falls resulting in injury, malnutrition, dehydration, infection and choking. Additionally, Eva has worked on and settled a variety of personal injury matters, including slip and falls, and automobile accidents.. Her compassion extends beyond her place of employment, and she has served underprivileged communities by volunteering her time and providing pro bono legal services for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and the Legal Aid Bureau.. Eva obtained her law degree from The John Marshall Law School in 2009 where she was a Moot Court Council member and a Herzog Moot Court Competition Semi-Finalist in 2008. Additionally, she participated in numerous trial competitions including the ABA Labor and Employment Law Competition in 2008, and the American Association of Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competitions in 2008 and 2009.. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University, Chicago, in 2004, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of the Student Honors Association and a National Honors Collegiate Scholar.

Elliot R. Schiff is the founding partner of Schiff Gorman LLC. Following an outstanding legal education, he was selected for a judicial clerkship with Justice Francis Lorenz, Illinois Appellate Court. Since then, he has been in private practice with an emphasis on representing clients who have been damaged by legal malpractice of attorneys who have breached their fiduciary duties or been negligent. He is the author of "Legal Malpractice" published by the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education and has also authored each of the Supplements to that publication thru 2012.Elliot’s commitment to excellence is reflected in the recognition the legal community has given him. Since 1980, he has received the designation of A.V, the highest rating offered by Martindale Hubbell Peer Review rating system for ability and ethical standards. Elliot is a fellow of the national Litigation Counsel of America representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization that is also by invitation only. He is the past president of The Society of Trial Lawyers, an organization limited to 250 attorneys in Illinois whose membership is by invitation only. He is also a member of Leading Lawyers of Illinois, an exclusive organization of just 5% of all practicing attorneys. Among his peers in Illinois, he has been named as a Super Lawyer every year since 2005. Elliot is an active member of the Illinois Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and the Association for American Justice. He has lectured extensively before these organizations on trial techniques. The National Law Journal has twice recognized Elliot as having had an exceptional trial result including one trial rated as one the ten best verdicts of the year.

As a trial lawyer for nearly 30 years, I've represented and counseled Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses and individuals in a variety of commercial disputes. I represent a wide range of commercial clients including real estate developers, national franchisors, lenders, employers, contractors, insurance companies, landlords, shareholders, officers and directors, bankruptcy creditors, condominium associations and equipment leasing companies in disputes arising in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate court levels.  I also represent clients in matters before the American Arbitration Association. In addition, I have represented attorneys before the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission in matters relating to professional responsibility. I'm especially honored to have been recognized by my peers by receiving an AV rating under the Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Rating System, indicating that I have “reached the height of professional excellence” and “is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.” In 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, I was named a “Leading Lawyer,” an award given to less than 5% of all attorneys in Illinois. In 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017  I was named a “Super Lawyer,” a recognition that is also given to less than 5% of all Illinois attorneys.. I am a trained mediator, having completed the DePaul University College of Law Center for Dispute Resolution course in mediation.. I'm also actively involved in the Chicago Legal Community. I was appointed by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Chairman of an Inquiry Board panel. I also serve as a judge and mentor in the national and local law student moot court competitions sponsored by the American and Chicago Bar Associations.

Aaron D. Boeder became a member of the Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., legal team in 2010, focusing his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, mass torts and wrongful death law.. Mr. Boeder has helped secure a number of noteworthy verdicts and settlements for his clients. In 2021, Mr. Boeder obtained a $21.05 million jury verdict on behalf of a woman who suffered a spinal injury in a Maywood, Ill. car crash. In 2017, he obtained an $11.25 million jury verdict on behalf of a young boy whose mother was killed in a motor vehicle collision in Rockford. In 2015, he helped to obtain a $15.2 million jury verdict for a client who was struck by a forklift in an incident at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. The case was appealed by defense counsel and subsequently settled for $19.5 million, including interest accrued during the appeal process.. In recognition of his outstanding legal work, Mr. Boeder was recognized in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and has subsequently been named to the Best Lawyers in America list every year since 2022. In 2020, he was named to Law Bulletin Media’s “40 Under Forty” attorney list, recognizing the top up and coming lawyers in Illinois. In addition, Mr. Boeder has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers every year since 2015. From 2015 through 2021, he was named an Emerging Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media, an honor given to only the top 2 percent of lawyers in the state who are under 40 or have practiced 10 years or less. In 2022, he was honored as a Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media, an honor reserved for less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in each state.. Mr. Boeder graduated from the Ohio State University, cum laude, in 2003. He earned his law degree from the DePaul University College of Law in 2010. During law school, Mr. Boeder gained a great deal of experience while serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable James F. Holderman, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and as a legal extern in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois. He also practiced with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 law clerk. Mr. Boeder served as an officer in the Army National Guard before he attended law school.. Mr. Boeder belongs to the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and American Association for Justice.