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Considered one of the "Top 10", for over 30 years Steven Greenberg has been a go to litigator for serious legal cases. He lives and breathes the law. No case is too big, or too small. He realizes that your legal problem is the most important thing in your life and makes it the most important thing in his.He has successfully tried hundreds of cases, including well over 100 jury trials. Steve’s ability to connect with juries and judges is virtually unmatched. Oftentimes after the verdict is returned the jurors will stay to speak to Steve, requesting his card, and sometimes later reaching out to him for their own legal problems.It is not difficult to understand Steve’s passion. When other kids wanted to be a fireman or baseball player, Steve wanted to be a litigator. The law is his work, it is his hobby, it is his entertainment, it is his life. He knows that knowledge, hard work and creative thinking are keys to winning. And that is why people come to Steve-because they want to win.Uniquely, Steve has always had his own firm. He cut his teeth working in the criminal courts, primarily in Chicago. Handling gritty street crimes, murders, and serious federal cases prepared him to be able to understand the courtroom. Being independent has allowed him to be able to work with and learn from some of the finest attorneys in the country, working on some of the biggest cases. His success has ranged from complex criminal matters to multimillion dollar civil matters.

Compassionate, Experienced, Knowledgeable and Effective.

Commercial real estate and buisness attorney based in Chicago, Illinois with extensive experience in real estate acquistion, dispostion, development and financing. Moderator of commercial real estate and business blog

Colin Dunn has been practicing law for over a decade. He was named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's "40 under 40" attorney list, recognizing Illinois' top up and coming lawyers in 2010. He was also named a Super Lawyers' "Rising Star" from 2009-2013. Since 2013, he has been named both a Super Lawyer and a Leading Lawyer. He was named a Best Lawyer of 2017. And he is listed in Who's Who in Law Higher Education for his class on aviation law.. He has litigated and tried a number of high profile, complex cases, including:. $112 million dollar verdict for two men injured in a grain bin explosion at a ConAgra mill in southern Illinois (11th highest verdict by National Law Journal's The Top 100 Verdicts of 2012 ). $100 million dollar settlement from litigation stemming from a 2003 fire at the Cook County Administration Building. $22.7 million dollar verdict for the family of a husband and father killed by an intoxicated driver (90th highest verdict by Top Verdicts for 2016). $18.5 million settlement on behalf of two workers who suffered severe burns after an explosion at a train derailment clean-up site in Kentucky. $11 million settlement for a family of a father of three who was killed when a building under construction partially collapsed. $10 million dollar verdict in a premises liability case for the family of a 22 year old woman murdered in her apartment due to the landlord's negligent security practices. $9 million settlement for a family whose parents were killed when their car was struck by a news van

Coffman Law Offices represents plaintiffs in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. The rights and concerns of its clients are at the core of Coffman Law Offices' practice in construction negligence, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, civil rights violations, railroad negligence, motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death litigation.

Christopher T. Sheean is a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. Chris represents national and international corporations in various types of commercial, intellectual property and products liability litigation matters throughout the United States. His intellectual property practice involves issues of trademark and trade secret misappropriation, copyright infringement, unfair competition and advertising injury claims. Chris is currently national counsel for a sporting goods manufacturer in all products liability claims.  He also handles a broad spectrum of general corporate disputes including complex breach of contract claims and multidistrict consumer class actions. As the lead trial lawyer in many cases, Chris has successfully litigated often complex and cutting-edge commercial and intellectual property claims in both federal and state courts. In addition, Chris has represented companies and government agencies in various aspects in bankruptcy proceedings including the defense of preference claims, the pursuit of claims against the estate and the purchase of assets from the estate. His business oriented approach to all litigation frequently results in both a favorable and a cost-effective outcome for the client. Chris currently serves as an adjunct professor of trial advocacy at Northwestern University School of Law. He has AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2002.

Christopher T. Marx is a distinguished member of the Illinois trial bar, with a seven year track record of proven success, while focused exclusively on the practice of family and matrimonial law. Chris is passionate about identifying, and defending, his clients' best interests from every conceivable angle. He is a tireless advocate for men, women, and children navigating the treacherous roads of Illinois family courtrooms.. After earning his B.A. from the prestigious liberal arts College Hobart & William Smith, Chris moved to Chicago where he earned his J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law and served as President of the DePaul Center for Law & Science. It was during this time that Chris realized his calling in the field --  first serving an internship under respected Chicago family law Judge Nancy J. Katz, then clerking for world renown matrimonial law attorney Marshall J.Auerbach (better known as the "Dean of Illinois Matrimonial Law Attorneys") while he was a student.. Chris has been licensed to practice in the State of Illinois since 2006. He is a member of both the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. While dedicating his legal career the practice of family law, he has earned a reputation as a tenacious litigator and negotiator. Chris possesses extensive experience and has a successful track record against other top Chicago divorce attorneys in cases across Cook, Lake, and DuPage counties -- earning significant victories in highly contested custody matters, and cases involving complex financial matters with high net worth estates.

Christopher Langone has over 25 years experience in employment law. In addition he is a committed consumer advocate, zealous criminal defense lawyer, and Adjunct Professor at Oakton Community College.  FREE CONSULTATION if you mention you were referred via Avvo.

Christopher is co-chair of the intellectual property practice group at Aronberg Goldgehn. Aronberg Goldgehn is a general service Law firm that has practice groups spanning from corporate law and M&A to family law to commercial litigation and intellectual property.  Aronberg Goldgehn's IP group provides its clients with sound counseling on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.  Our client portfolio ranges from individuals/entrepreneurs through multinational organizations.. Prior to joining Aronberg Goldgehn, Christopher was a founding partner of Niro Law Group, LLC, an intellectual property and business litigation boutique firm.

Christopher has been instrumental in facilitating positive outcomes for criminal and civil cases. With well over half a decade of industry experience, Christopher is the sole principal owner of the Law Office of Christopher M.R. Wright.. Most notably, Christopher has successfully represented a variety of clients. He is a graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He is an active member of the Illinois Bar Association and the Cook County Bar Association. Outside of the office, Christopher enjoys watching sports, traveling, art, and staying active. He grew up in Illinois and he currently lives in the Chicagoland area. His practice specializes in the following areas: dui/dwi, traffic, criminal, plaintiff evictions, and family law.

Chris Wehrman represents clients in a variety of litigation matters involving family law issues including dissolution of marriage proceedings; custody, visitation and parenting time disputes; spousal support (previously known as alimony); child support; domestic violence; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; adoptions; and, post-decree actions. Chris also has trial experience in other areas of law including personal injury, commercial, and other civil matters.. While Chris’ focus is litigation, he has also completed the Divorce Mediation Skills Training through Northwestern University and uses the skill set to help resolve issues without litigation when appropriate or feasible.  He is also a mediator.. Chris is a former Big Ten athlete who qualified for both the 2004 and 2008 Men’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the marathon.  Chris formerly served as a board member and President of the Chicago Area Runners’ Association (CARA) and is a currently an invited Nike+ running coach for the Chicago Nike Running Club.

Chris has over 20 years of experience practicing law in Chicago and has successfully closed hundreds of commercial and residential real estate deals in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. He started his career with law firms downtown practicing litigation and transactional law which now gives him a diverse legal background to serve his clients with a wide range of expertise. Chris has refined his skills in transaction law over the last 17 years and provides clients with expert counsel in the areas of real estate transaction law, business transaction law and estate planning. Whether you're planning to buy or sell a 50 unit apartment building or a one bedroom condo, Chris will help you through your transaction and acheive your goals.. Chris graduated from law school with a Juris Doctor Degree in 1996 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He also has a master of laws degree (LL.M. Degree) in commercial real estate law from the John Marshall School of Law.. Chris is a member of the Chicago Bar Association in which he is a member of the Real Estate Law Subcommittee and Condominium Law Subcommittee and Chris is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.. CALL CHRIS FOR A FREE CONSULATION!

Chris has been a licensed Illinois attorney since 2008, and has a Masters of Law (LL.M) degree in real estate. He has extensive experience handling a broad range of real estate issues, including short sale negotiations, property tax appeals, and issues arising from contract to closing. He represents and counsels buyers, sellers, developers and investors in all aspects of acquisition, disposition, financing, development and sale of mixed-use and residential property. Additionally, as a licensed Illinois managing real estate broker, he is able to offer his clients a different perspective in the acquisition or disposition of real estate.

Chidinma graduated from Drexel University in 2011 where she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice minor. She continued her education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she graduated in 2015 with her Master’s in Forensic Psychology. She then received her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in May of 2019, where she earned a certificate in Family Law. Chidinma was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2019.. While attending DePaul University College of Law, Chidinma received the Dean’s Achievement Scholarship and she was an executive board member of the Child and Family Law Association. Chidinma gained invaluable experience as an intern at the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic in Chicago, where she assisted litigants in obtaining emergency orders of protection. She also clerked for Life Span, an organization that strives to end domestic and sexual violence, where she worked on domestic violence and immigration matters.. Chidinma also interned at the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services through the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) and at the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services, where served as a legal representative in family law and probate cases involving divorce, guardianship, parentage and adoption matters. In 2018, Chidinma had the honor to serve as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge William S. Boyd in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.. After law school, Chidinma began her career at another well-respected family law firm where she worked on high-net worth family law matters. Over the course of her legal career, Chidinma has worked exclusively in family law, assisting clients in various family issues such as divorce, child support, parentage, and adoptions. Chidinma continues to be a strong advocate for her clients and counsels them through the complex judicial process towards resolution.. Chidinma is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.

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Chicago-based attorney who concentrates on all matters related to estate planning, trust and estate administration, tax planning (income, gift and estate tax), and real estate transactions (commercial and residential).

Chicago, Illinois lawyer providing legal representation in family law matters. Curtis Bennett Ross is a Cook County attorney who concentrates his practice on divorce and family law. Mr. Ross's background is in the business and financial sector. Mr. Ross obtained his CPA (certified public accountant) license in 1977 and is currently registered as a CPA in Illinois. Mr. Ross received his license to practice law in 1980. The combination of financial and legal education has served Mr. Ross well in that he has been recognized by the Court for his specialized business and financial knowledge by appointment as a receiver and as a financial expert in family law matters. This distinction is unique and not one the Court often makes. These appointments are a vote of confidence in Mr. Ross's abilities and set him apart from his peers. Mr. Ross has given back to the community by lecturing on behalf of the Illinois State Bar Association in the area of family law and has also enjoyed full semesters of teaching in the areas of accounting and federal income taxation at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Mr. Ross enjoys a good reputation among his peers and other professionals such as mental health care providers and accountants.. Chicago Family Law Attorney with Many HonorsCurtis Bennett Ross is known for representing a wide variety of clients, with a wide variety of issues. Mr. Ross has a consistent track record for success and works for his clients without compromising his ethical obligations. Mr. Ross enjoys recognition from the judiciary and serves as an officer on several committees. Mr. Ross has been given the highest Avvo rating of 10.0 and has a high level of industry recognition from his peers for his efforts. Mr. Ross's peers find him to be honest and knowledgeable, always staying on top of the latest legal developments. The Law Office of Curtis Bennett Ross, LLC is staffed with friendly professionals and uses up to date technology to meet today's innovative standards.. Using a Respectful Approach to Get Satisfactory ResultsMr. Ross approaches each case from a position of respect; respect for his clients, the Court, and the other side. His years of experience show that treating all the parties fairly yields the best results for his clients. Mr. Ross fights hard for your rights and the rights of your children while maintaining a level of professionalism recognized by his adversaries. Mr. Ross's peers and former clients give him high marks for his honesty and knowledge. Mr. Ross also receives recognition for his specialized financial knowledge, and this allows him to represent clients with a broad range of financial needs and status. Mr. Ross is able to effectively value complex business assets and other property valuations. Outside of the office and in his spare time, Mr. Ross enjoys spending time with his family and friends.. Call today to schedule your appointment with a Chicago family law attorney.. At The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross, LLC we value your time; we promptly return your phone calls, give you a free initial phone consultation, and offer flexible appointment schedules. Call us today at or visit us online to schedule your appointment.

Chicago Vaccine Injury Attorney Ed Kraus represents people from across the country who have been injured by vaccines.  If you have been injured by a vaccine, you are entitled to compensation for your injury-related expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering.Vaccine Injury Attorney Ed Kraus works with a team of legal professionals and law students at the Kraus Law Group, LLC representing victims of vaccine injuries. If you think you may have experienced an adverse vaccine reaction that led to an injury or health condition, please contact our vaccine injury lawyer Ed Kraus at the Kraus Law Group, LLC to learn about compensation you may be entitled to. Attorney Ed Kraus serve clients from all over the nation.

Chicago Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh has a  reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions to his clients.. "I serve a wide range of clientele from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Every client relationship is valued greatly and treated with dignity and respect. Each client benefits from the depth and breadth of my representation.". If you would like honest, "real world" solutions to your Criminal Defense Case or Personal Injury Claim, contact my office for a consult. My rates are reasonable and I am accessible to my clients.. I was born in Torrance, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, in 1977. I have been a resident of Chicago since 2007. My relationship with Chicago goes farther back however, as I have many relatives here and I would visit with them during my Christmas or Summer vacations while in school. My maternal Grandparents called Chicago home for many decades.

Chicago lawyer who focuses primarily on real estate and business law.. In real estate, I have experience representing buyers and sellers, lessors and lessees, in all phases of real estate transactions.  I also handle disputes arising under landlord-tenant law, condominium law, and foreclosures.. In business, I provide counsel to start-up businesses in business formation and transactions, such as the formation of LLCs, LLPs, and S-Corporations, and the structuring of partnership agreements, employment agreements, and business contracts of all sorts.

Chicago area born and raised. I have made it my professional mission to obtain the maximum recovery in the minimum time for our clients.  I believe that it is a higher calling to represent the injured, the oppressed and the disadvantaged against the powerful, the rich and the strong who have played a role in causing injury, death or loss.

Chester (“Chet”) L. Cameron, Jr. is a trial lawyer with the presitgious law firm of Taxman, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC. Chet exclusively represents victims and their families in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases in Illinois and Indiana. Since becoming a licensed attorney in 2013, Chet has dedicated his practice exclusively to representing injury victims and their families and has gained a reputation as a talented and aggressive advocate for his clients. To date, Chet has recovered millions of dollars for his clients through jury verdicts and settlements. Growing up in the heavily industrial area of Northwest Indiana, Chet takes a special interest in representing tradesmen and their families for injuries and death that may have been occasioned by the negligent acts of third parties.. Since 2018, Chet has been selected as a “Rising Star,” by ThompsonReuters Super Lawyers, and featured in Indianapolis Monthly for this distinction, which is limited to fewer than 2.5% of Indiana-licensed attorneys under 40 years old and/or in practice for 10 years or less. Additionally, Chet has authored several continuing legal education white papers and has presented at several continuing legal education conferences on topics relating to personal injury and wrongful death.

Chaundre concentrates her practice in representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death matters, including those stemming from medical malpractice, products and premises liability, and violations of international human rights. 100% of her practice is devoted to litigation.. Chaundre was born and raised in the Midwest, and she is proud to call Chicago home. She attended West Aurora High School in Aurora, Illinois before moving to the Quad Cities to earn double undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Spanish from Augustana College. She then headed to Chicago to attend Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor.. As a law student, Chaundre served on over a dozen leadership, scholarship, and service organizations, culminating in her election as President of the Student Bar Association. As SBA President, Chaundre worked tirelessly to facilitate Loyola activities, govern student organizations, and serve as a liaison among students, faculty, and administration. She was honored by an invitation to deliver an address at the commencement ceremony, the first student to do so in many decades.. While at Loyola, Chaundre developed her passion for litigation. In 2010, Chaundre was awarded The Philip H. Corboy Fellowship in Trial Advocacy, which aligned her with preeminent trial lawyers in the Chicago community. After years of training through the Corboy program, Chaundre was awarded Loyola's Best Advocate Award in 2012, a coveted title awarded to one law student annually who shows excellence in advocacy. Chaundre was proud to offer her skills for several worthy causes, including representing underprivileged clients through the Loyola Community Law Clinic as well as instructing a class of first year law students in Legal Writing.. Chaundre is licensed to practice in the state of Illinois and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Since becoming an attorney in 2012, Chaundre has worked almost exclusively with Plaintiffs. In her spare time, Chaundre enjoys volunteering with several organizations that are dear to her heart, including Equality Illinois and Human Rights Campaign.

Charles Lee Mudd Jr. is the founder and principal of Mudd Law.  Over the last twenty years, Mr. Mudd has developed a broad-based practice representing local, national, and international clientele in diverse litigation and transactional matters.  Of particular relevance, Mr. Mudd has become internationally known on issues of space law and policy as well as diverse areas of Internet law.  He has appeared in state and federal courts throughout the United States, taught at colleges and universities, and appeared in national media.. Over the last few years, Charles expanded the firm's practice into the commercial space industry.  Beyond providing general business representation to clients in the space sector, Charles and his firm provide nuanced representation on issues such as esport control (ITAR and EAR), regulatory compliance and licensing (FAA, FCC, and NOAA), and distinct  space applications.  More broadly, Charles invests a significant amount of his time to the development of sound space law and policy. He has attended and spoken at United Nations conferences on space law and policy as well as provided testimony before federal regulators.  He regularly speaks on space law issues across the United States in a variety of settings (of late, most in a virtual format).  Charles holds memberships in the American Astronomical Society, AIAA, and IEEE. He serves on the Board of Directors for NewSpace Chicago.. Mr. Mudd is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Indiana, Connecticut and Utah.  He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Seventh Circuits.  He is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Indiana, Central District of Utah, Central District of Michigan, Northern District of Florida, and the District of Colorado.. Apart from practicing law, Charles has been an active member of the legal community. For more than twenty-five years, he has been a member of the International Technology Law Association ("ITechLaw"). He recently completed a six-yar tenure on ITechLaw's Biard of Directors.  He also served as long-standing member of the Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section. More recently, ge became admitted to the International Institute of Space Law.  He also enjoys membership in the European Centre for Space Law.. Charles also has participated in his local business community by serving as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce and as a Member of the Kedzie-Elston Business and Industrial Council.  He also served as Cubmaster for a local Cub Scout Pack and as President of the Parent Council for the local middle school.. Among his hobbies and interests, Charles has a passion for astronomy, astrophysics, coding, and genealogical research.

Carmen P. Forte Jr. attended The University of Notre Dame, where he received his B.A. in Political Science, and The John Marshall Law School, where he received his J.D. During that time, he interned in the United States Senate, served as a legislative aide in the Illinois House of Representatives, and worked as a law clerk with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.. Prior to joining Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd., Mr. Forte served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. During his time as a criminal prosecutor, Mr. Forte litigated regularly in Cook County Circuit Court and before the Cook County Grand Jury in felony and misdemeanor matters, and he tried numerous bench and jury trials. He then worked as an associate at a prominent Chicago insurance defense firm, where he focused his practice on Workers’ Compensation matters.. Mr. Forte previously served as a trustee of the Village of Elmwood Park Library Board from 2009 to 2013. During his tenure on the Board, he held the positions of President and Vice President, and also chaired several committees. Currently, Mr. Forte is the Secretary of the Plan and Zoning Commission of the Village of Elmwood Park. He is also a current member of the Columbian Club of Chicago, the Justinian Society of Lawyers, the Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association Municipal Prosecutors’ Group, and is an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame Glee Club.. Mr. Forte counsels Illinois municipalities, school districts, special districts and corporate and non-profit clients. He regularly litigates in State and Federal court in defense of and to prosecute for our clients in a range of litigated matters. He serves as local prosecutor and has performed local prosecution and code enforcement work for numerous municipalities in the areas of local ordinance violations, traffic citations, and business, tobacco and liquor licensing violations. He is admitted to practice in the State of Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.. Mr. Forte has given the following relevant presentations:. Medical Marijuana and other Marijuana Enforcement Issues, Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association, Municipal Prosecutors Group Seminar, November 2013.. The Stash that Disappeared:  Preparing for Medical Marijuana and Concealed Carry, Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association, Annual Conference Seminar, February 2014. Cannabis and Concealed Carry – One Year Later, Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association, Municipal Prosecutors Group Seminar, November 2014.. FOIA, OMA, & the Law Enforcement Requests, Area Training for Librarians and Staff, Annual Trustee Workshop, May 2016.. Legal Aspects of Crime Free Housing, Village of Orland Park Crime Free Rental Housing Training, Regular Speaker since 2013.