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George J. Relias has extensive experience in corporate real estate matters involving large fortune 500 firms. His experience ranges from managing tax appeal work for national clients to managing and administering multi-site portfolios.. Prior to forming Relias & Tsonis, LLC, Mr. Relias was of Counsel with the Enterprise Law Group, LLP and a partner with Fisk Kart Katz and Regan, Ltd. He was involved with all aspects of real estate tax appeals and assessment law. He has helped help reduce the tax liabilities for most asset classes, including retail, industrial, office, hotels and multi-family properties.. Previously, Mr. Relias served as Vice President for NAI Hiffman Asset Management. He managed the property accounting and reporting for a 2.5 million square foot portfolio that included such Chicago landmarks as the Wrigley, Inland Steel and Marquette buildings.. Mr. Relias held the position of Midwest Director of Portfolio Management and Lease Administration for CB Richard Ellis. His responsibilities included administering the worldwide lease portfolio for American Express. Furthermore, he was responsible for developing and implementing service delivery solutions and performance measures for corporate clients. He worked with clients such as Ford Motors and Continental Airlines.. Mr. Relias has been very active in applying technology to the real estate field. He helped develop a management tool to help corporations track, plan and monitor their real estate obligations including real property tax assessment and critical appeal information. These technology tools were implemented and used by SBC/Ameritech, Chrysler, CenturyLink (formerly Qwest Communications) and United Healthcare, among others.. Mr. Relias is a licensed Managing Real Estate Broker as well as a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors, Chicago Bar Association and Hellenic Bar Association. He received his undergraduate degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.

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.

George Anthony Dieguez is a trial attorney at Mancini Law Group who passionately and aggressively represents victims of automotive and trucking negligence, nursing home abuse and neglect, wrongful death and other personal injury matters.. George earned his Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from Loyola University Chicago and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law. As a first-generation United States citizen, college, and law school graduate, George was raised with a belief system that rewards hard work, diligence, and determination. Being fluent in Spanish, George utilizes his bilingual abilities to easily communicate with his Spanish speaking clients. George is a Type 1 diabetic and having been diagnosed at the tender age of 12 enables George to naturally empathize with and understand the impact and struggles victims of negligence face when suddenly presented with life-changing injuries, conditions, and moments of uncertainty or worry.. George is determined to achieve the most favorable outcomes for each of his clients and his relentless approach to advocating for justice makes George an attorney injured people and their families can depend on. George takes a personalized approach when communicating with his clients so that he can truly understand the impact of their injuries which allows George to fully convey the extent of a client’s injuries to opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, arbitrators, judges, and members of the jury.. Prior to joining the litigation team at Mancini Law Group in July of 2020, George tirelessly represented victims of negligence at another well-respected Chicago Personal Injury firm attaining favorable outcomes for his clients through pre-trial settlement negotiations, mediation and at trial. George has extensive experience in all aspects of pre-trial litigation including motion practice and the taking and defending of expert and fact witness depositions. Through litigation, George has recovered and has assisted in securing multi-millions of dollars for victims of negligence and their families including $1,250, recovery on the behalf on an 8-year-old girl who suffered from a brachial plexus injury during birth; $275, settlement for the family of a nursing home resident who sustained a hip fracture after falling under the care and supervision of nursing home staff; $95, settlement for a client injured in an automobile collision; $65, settlement for a client who suffered from a torn ligament after slipping and falling in a residential building.. George is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and is an active and proud member of various professional organizations including Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. Additionally, George has assisted in the research and writing of numerous presentations on several litigation topics including voir dire and jury selection, case development, presenting non-economic damages, ethics and professionalism.. Outside of practicing law, George appreciates spending time with his family and his dog, enjoys playing golf, volleyball and basketball, and loves cheering on his favorite Chicago teams, the Cubs, Bulls and Bears.

George A. Luscombe III is a 2006 graduate of the New York University School of Law. Before joining Dowd, Bloch, Bennett & Cervone as an associate in 2012, he practiced as a litigator at a large Chicago law firm and clerked for the Honorable Milton I. Shadur, Senior United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.. He has broad experience in complex civil litigation in both federal and state courts and is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois and the Illinois Supreme Court.. Before beginning his legal career, George was an organizer for several years with the Service Employees International Union.

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.

Gary Annes has been practicing law in Illinois since 1995.  In his time as a lawyer Gary has excelled at obtaining the best possible outcomes for his clients.  Gary's eagerness to work closely with clients to address their individual needs and maximize their recoveries has earned Gary an excellent reputation with his clients and the legal profession in general.. Gary is a partner with Abels & Annes, P.C.   Gary's practice includes personal injury law, auto accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, product liability and medical malpractice.. Gary has successfully collected millions of dollars for his clients through jury trials, arbitration and mediation, and settlement conferences.. Gary earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.  He earned his Juris Doctor from the Loyola University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.. Gary is a member in good standing of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association of Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association and Public Justice.. Gary has co-authored publications dealing with the issues of proving damages in personal injury cases, initial investigations in medical malpractice cases and the effective use of alternative dispute resolution procedures.. According to Gary, the purpose of our judicial system is to give every individual the right to seek justice when they or their loved ones are injured or harmed as a result of the negligence of others.  Gary has dedicated his professional life to this pursuit of justice.  The modern judicial system can be a complex maze to the layman, and a skilled and experienced professional is necessary to obtain full justice and maximum compensation for injuries.  It is clear that the insurance industry continued to invest time and money to put up as many barriers as possible to deny regular people the full compensation that they are entitled to.. Gary's dedication to fighting for justice and full compensation for people who have been harmed or injured is evident in everything he does.  Gary's record of success for his clients exemplifies the skill, dedication and experience necessary to prevail in today’s modern legal system.. Gary worked with a defense firm for a number of years before he switched to fight for the rights of people who have been injured or harmed.  While working with the defense firm Gary represented the interests of a variety of clients in the areas of personal injury law, auto accidents, premises liability, construction, wrongful death, toxic tort, insurance coverage and medical malpractice cases at both the Circuit Court and Appellate Court levels in Illinois.. While on the defense side Gary learned the tactics used by the insurance industry to limit the recoveries of everyday people.  Gary is now able to use this knowledge and expertise to obtain maximum compensation and full justice for his clients.

Gail M. O'Connor is known as a strong litigator who guides her clients through their toughest transition periods. Whether the case calls for practiced trial skills, appellate drafting and argument, or skilled and thoughtful negotiations, Gail M. O'Connor has the know-how and skills to protect you, your assets and your children in the divorce, custody, and child support process.

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.

From growing up on a farm in downstate Illinois to living and practicing law in Chicago Marcia learned the importance of hard work, preparation and honesty.. Over 25 years of concentrating in family law has provided Marcia with experience in all areas–divorce, legal separation, declaration of invalidity (annulment), adoption, child custody and visitation, child and spouse support, college contribution, marital and non-marital property valuation and division, attorneys fees as well as enforcement and modification of existing judgments.. Marcia understands the fear and anxiety that those faced with a family law matter often feel. She will work to explain processes and options in order to help her clients understand what is happening and participate in making decisions in matters that will affect them immediately and into the future.

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.

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!

Former Cook County Prosecutor

Former Chicago Police Officer- Born and raised on Chicago’s Northside, Dan followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a Chicago police officer and working as a member of Chicago’s Police Department for nearly ten years receiving numerous awards, including a Distinguished Service Award for his role in the shooting apprehension of a dangerous offender. During his tenure on the CPD, he attended night school and earned a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis University, then enrolled in law school and earned his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law.. Former Prosecutor- After earning his law degree, Dan left the CPD and went to work as a Cook County Prosecutor for the following four years. As an assistant state’s attorney, he began by prosecuting DUIs and his continuous hard work and success saw him promoted to the Felony Narcotics Unit where he handled street level and long-term conspiracy cases. He spent his final year in the Felony Trial Division, prosecuting violent crimes including armed robberies, criminal sexual assaults and murders, serving as lead attorney in over 100 trials and further developing his expertise as a litigator and an aggressive advocate.. Former In-house Attorney For the Fraternal Order of the opportunity to serve as in-house counsel for the Fraternal Order of Police, Dan left the state’s attorney office and presided over Chicago Lodge #7 for the ensuing five years. His diverse practice involved the representation of hundreds of officers in criminal, civil, labor and administrative proceedings throughout his five year tenure at the FOP.

For the past thirty years of my career I have worked as a trial lawyer in the courts of Chicago and the surrounding counties.. As a Chicago native, my goal is to help families plan and care for thier loved ones. Sometimes in life we are presented with legal challenges at difficult emotional times. As a Estate and Trust attorney, it is my role to support my clients with legal guidance and educate them on thier options under the law.. I pride myself on achieving common sense solutions to complex legal and emotional issues.. Get to know me more on Linked In.

For the last 20 years, my practice has been exclusive to divorce and family law cases. I resolve the majority cases without litigation.. I routinely navigate complex child custody matters, both inside and outside of the courtroom setting. I address a range of custody issues, including unique custody arrangements/agreements, parental alienation concerns, restricting parental responsibilities, dealing with a narcissistic parent and relocation cases. I customarily work with child psychologists and custody evaluators, and am highly proficient with relevant psychological literature that I draw upon in representing my clients.. I have extensive knowledge of financial principles applicable to divorce, enabling superior asset/liability allocation, discovery of hidden income/assets, optimal tax allocation and support payment litigation. Examples of specific contexts include litigation involving:• Appraisal of Residential and Commercial Real Estate• Valuation of Closely Held Companies• Forensic Accounting and/or Tracing• Analysis of Diverse, Complex and/or Prodigious Classes of Assets/Liabilities• Arguments Regarding Upward/Downward Deviation from Guideline Support• Determination of True and Actual Income. I have been recognized with numerous awards regarding professional excellence in the field of matrimonial law. I am a multi year recipient of the Avvo Client Choice Award and my firm has been recoginzed as a Top 10 Law Firm for Client Satisfaction (American Institute of Family Law Attorneys). In 2022, I was granted the Elite Lawyer designation in the area of Family Law.. Most of my referrals come from former clients, which is something I'm extremely proud of.

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.

For over thirty years I have engaged complex problems facing individuals and small businesses.  Over time I have helped hundreds of people and enterprises solve litigation problems, enforce their rights, or defend themselves in court.

For over 20 years our firm has represented injured victims in the Chicagoland area. Our goal is to provide aggressive and effective representation for personal injury victims. Our firm is committed to honesty, persistence, responsiveness, and personal attention for all our clients. We Make a personal commitment to all our clients to do everything in our power to help you recover the full amount of compensation you deserve for your injuries and loss.

For over 20 years, I have been handling all types of real estate transactional work, from residential closings for purchases and sales, new constructions, developer representation in condominium conversions, land trusts, multi-unit and commercial purchases and sales transactions.

For nearly seven years, Michael P. Tomlinson practiced law at a large national law firm. During that time, Mr. Tomlinson represented clients involved in various types of complex business litigation, including the following types of cases:. Mr. Tomlinson also has experience in conducting internal investigations on behalf of both securities and health care clients.

For more than a decade, Jessica has served high asset professionals and their spouses to achieve directed and efficient resolution of the most complex family law issues with an emphasis on business valuation, businesses held in trusts and other estate planning vehicles and interstate child custody and child support disputes. She also has extensive experience in helping with asset protection through drafting of prenuptial and post nuptial agreements.. Jessica works with her clients to form goals and objectives, discuss available options, evaluate likely and desired outcomes, and help them achieve cost-effective and efficient methods for obtaining the most beneficial result.. Jessica received her Bachelor’s Degree from Georgetown University and her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She joined Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP in 1999 as a law clerk and became partner with the firm in 2009. Jessica is a seasoned litigator, having graduated from the American Bar Association’s Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, and is trained and certified in mediation and collaborative law.  Jessica is on the Domestic Relations Division's list of court-certified mediators. In 2010 and 2011, Jessica was named an Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Star.” In 2012 and 2013, she was named a “Leading Lawyer.”. Not only can Jessica go the distance for her clients at the negotiation table and in the courtroom, but she has also completed four Chicago marathons.

For 20 years, Steven Fine has been practicing law. As a Chicago criminal defense attorney, he knows how to handle all types of charges, from sex crimes to theft offenses. Steven understands the complex nature of the criminal justice system and knows what to expect going into a courtroom. He gained experience as a former prosecutor, building his legal skills and crafting a unique knowledge that now helps him on the other side of the courtroom. Steven holds a 9.5 Superb rating on Avvo and has been included in the Super Lawyers® list. He has the experience, determination, reputation, and will to succeed in your case. Contact his firm at.

Feel free to contact me for a free consultation. I am a solo practitioner, which gives me the freedom to spend a lot of time with my clients, answer their questions and explain the sale or purchase process. I have past experience as a loan officer and as a contract admistrator for condominium conversions.  I have been working for my clients ever since to ensure that their real estate closings are as seamless as possible.. Valerie E. Trabaris, (call or text)

Facing the reality of a criminal prosecution is frightening. Having the right lawyer makes all the difference. Simply put, Michael Cheronis is the right lawyer. As a former Chicago felony prosecutor and a seasoned defense attorney, Mr. Cheronis possesses the expertise and the experience necessary to provide exceptional counsel and the best possible results.. Communication is key throughout the criminal process. Keeping his clients informed of everything – from pre-trial negotiation with prosecutors through trial strategies and techniques – is the benchmark of Mr. Cheronis’ defense strategies. No one knows what happened, or didn’t happen, better than the accused client.. Using aggressive, effective pre-trial and trial strategies, Mr. Cheronis has successfully defended thousands of Illinois citizens charged with crimes. He represents clients charged with drug offenses, DUI, violent crimes, sex crimes, and white collar crimes. From the initiation of a criminal investigation through trial and sometimes beyond, Mr. Cheronis will personally handle each and every aspect of your matter.. Mr. Cheronis will work for and with you to establish a solid defense and protect your rights. Only with a creative and determined attorney like Mr. Cheronis can you be certain that your rights will be protected. He has obtained successful verdicts for his clients in hundreds of cases throughout Chicago and Cook County.

Expertise. Alex's practice is focused on large, technically-complex projects, including energy (fossil, nuclear, and renewable), power generation and transmission, oil & gas extraction and refining, mining and minerals, chemical process facilities, pipelines and other transmission projects, industrial projects, manufacturing facilities, infrastructure projects, and large healthcare and hospitality projects. He is a veteran of many litigation and domestic and international arbitration proceedings (including many tried to verdict, judgment, or final award) under the laws of many U.S. and international jurisdictions. His arbitration experience includes administered and non-administered proceedings under ICC, UNCITRAL, AAA, and other rules. Alex's expertise encompasses nearly every type of construction dispute, including defects, delay, disruption, and cost growth. Alex also helps companies conduct internal investigations, respond to investigations brought by a government, and design corporate compliance programs that are successful and well-received by enforcing authorities and other stakeholders.. Alex began his legal career with Stein Ray LLP in 2005. He is admitted to practice in Illinois, New York, and New Jersey. He speaks fluent Russian. He is married with two kids, enjoys playing outdoors with his family, and is a Star Wars geek.. * As ranked by Engineering News-Record (ENR).