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“Having practiced law for 30 years, I pride myself on being aggressive, skilled, and prepared. My goal Is to resolve your problem with the least amount of time and expense.”. Karen has been a lawyer for 30 years, concentrating in all types of litigation—criminal, civil, and appellate. Karen has excellent and diverse trial experience and has litigated cases across the country in a wide variety of matters including: commercial business real estate litigation, insurance coverage disputes, physician disputes, contracts, probate, defamation, domestic relations, white collar criminal defense, environmental matters, employment discrimination, injunctions, business torts, trade secrets, professional negligence, and civil rights.  At the same time, Karen has exceptional negotiation skills which allow her to quickly and creatively settle matters for clients with the least possible expenditure of time and money. She is formally trained as a mediator and in collaborative law.. A member of the Illinois, California, and U.S., Supreme Court bars, Karen has handled numerous significant cases, including a successful United States Supreme Court appeal on behalf of the Cook County Democratic Party, the death row appeals of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, a reversal in the Illinois Supreme Court in an employment discrimination matter, and a wrongful arrest and injury action against the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers arising from the infamous May 2000 brawl in the Wrigley Field stands.  In December 2008, Karen tried a six week jury trial and obtained a $1.2 million fraud verdict against a nationally known home builder, represented by the world’s largest law firm.. Karen’s valued clients include, among others, physicians, medical clinics, internet entrepreneurs, authors, retail establishments, small business owners,  construction companies, and a non-profit animal shelter.. For over 20 years, Karen has been an adjunct professor at University of Illinois College of Law and DePaul University College of Law.  She has guest lectured at Stanford University and American University and single-handedly teaches civil procedure to recent law graduates taking the bar.. Karen has extensive experience in domestic relations.  In 2008, she was appointed by Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to assist in redrafting the divorce laws in Illinois.  She was solely responsible for redrafting the statute concerning grounds for divorce, when, if passed, should modernize and streamline the process of dissolving a marriage.  In 2007, she was a headline speaker at the Family Rights Rally at the Lincoln Monument in Washington, D.C. on the issue of child custody and parental alienation.. For over 20 years, Karen has been a part of the local and national media.  She has been the designated local Chicago Fox affiliate legal expert giving weekly commentary on diverse issues such as family law, business matters, criminal cases, and appellate decisions.  She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Nancy Grace, Court TV and other media venues.  For over 20 years, Karen hosted and produced radio talk shows including “Legally Speaking” on WGN Radio in Chicago for which she has won numerous awards, among others, Achievement in Radio for Best Public Affairs and the Kogan Award.  She currently has a weekly segment on WGN where she discusses current legal events and answers listeners’ questions.. Karen also writes and lectures. Her articles are published in the Chicago Sun-Times, local magazines, and online. She has spoken at many seminars and events on issues of family law, media law, women in business and current legal news stories.. Karen was voted one of 40 under 40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch by Chicago Lawyer Magazine, One of the 100 Women Making a Difference in Chicago by Today’s Chicago Woman, Outstanding Alumni of the Year at University of Illinois College of Law, and the Distinguished Graduate Award. She was voted a Leading Lawyer, part of a network of elite lawyers in the state and received the Impresa Award from the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans.

Ms. Hays' practice includes the handling of complex and multiparty litigation involving estates and trusts, contractual disputes, commercial disputes, construction-related issues, breach of contract actions, and other areas of civil litigation.. Ms. Hays is a member of the Illinois Bar and is also admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. Ms. Hays was named as a 2011 Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine in the field of Business Litigation.

Mr. Ferreti concentrates his practice on litigating large loss subrogation cases.  He regularly handles cases involving fires, explosions, power generation equipment failures, and construction-related incidents nationwide.  In handling such matters, Mr. Ferreti spearheads root cause investigations of catastrophic losses on behalf of his clients.  He has also served as defense counsel in construction litigation involving claims for personal injury and property damage and has litigated cases involving zoning and land use issues.

Kimberly A. Ross is a Partner at Butler Pappas. Kimberly's practice is concentrated in the area of Employment Law. Kimberly's Employment practice includes experience in claims involving harassment and discrimination under federal and state laws, wage and hour claims, general employment practices and common law torts such as negligent hiring and retention, retaliatory discharge and defamation. In addition, she also has experience in tort litigation, including the defense of claims arising out of construction accidents, trucking and other vehicular accidents, premises liability and product liability.Kimberly is a member of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, Defense Research Institute, Women's Bar Association of Illinois, and Decalogue Society of Lawyers. She currently serves on the DRI Employment Law Steering Committee. Kimberly previously served on the editorial staff of the IDC Quarterly, including a stint as its Editor in Chief (2007-2008). She is a frequent contributor to and columnist for that publication. Monograph articles Include "Sexual Harassment: A Review of Current Legal and Practical Issues" (IDC Quarterly, 1999) and "Critical Issues Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (IDC Quarterly 2003).A graduate of DePaul University College of Law (1996) and the University of Michigan (1992), Kimberly was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1996. She was also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and is a member of its Trial Bar.. In addition to her litigation practice, Kimberly frequently conducts seminars for clients in the area of employment law, including harassment and discrimination under Title VII (race, gender, sex, religion and national origin discrimination and harassment); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act. She also counsels clients on general employment policies and practices, including reductions in force, hiring, performance evaluations, disciplining, conducting investigations and terminations. Kimberly drafts employee handbooks and other policies in addition to drafting and reviewing employment contracts and other agreements between employers and their employees. She counsels clients on issues such as proper classification of employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act and other matters pertaining to maintaining proper personnel files. She handles cases in the state and federal courts as well as for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Illinois Department of Human Rights, Cook County Commission on Human Rights, Chicago Commission on Human Relations, the Illinois Department of Labor, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, and numerous other local municipal agencies.

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.

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.

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.

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Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chicago and surrounding areas.