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As Chicagoland Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation attorneys, we fight to make sure that everyone gets a fair shake in the courtroom, even when fighting the most powerful insurance companies and businesses. We are dedicated to providing the most effective, efficient, and powerful representation possible to every one of our Clients. It is imperative to us that everyone in this country gets the same access to justice often times only afforded to the most powerful insurance companies and businesses. It is our pledge to you to aggressively fight by your side for the justice you deserve.  Visit to learn more about my credentials.

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.

As Associate General Counsel at Invenergy LLC, I provide legal advice, counsel, support and guidance to Invenergy's business operations, focusing primarily on permitting and local affairs issues for developing and operating projects, including wind, solar and natural gas power generation as well as advanced energy storage facilities.

As an attorney who has focused his career in the practice of family law, Jared Pinkus has negotiated settlement agreements and engaged in litigation pertaining to complex financial disputes, child custody and out of state removal matters, jurisdictional disputes (including disputes related to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act) and paternity actions.. Jared takes a measured yet calculated approach when representing clients who are going through difficult times in their personal lives.  In Jared’s experience, a well-negotiated settlement agreement frequently offers his clients the best value and security for both the client and their family.  When negotiating settlement agreements, Jared works with his clients to formulate and implement a strategy always keeping the client’s final objectives at the forefront.. Unfortunately, settlement is not always an option.  Keeping that in mind, throughout the negotiation process Jared utilizes discovery tools, motion practice and the rules of procedure and evidence to position his client’s case for litigation.  At trial, Jared takes an aggressive yet reasonable approach arguing the particular facts of each case to the applicable law.. Jared has tried and received favorable results in actions pertaining to the following:. ·         Allocation of complex marital and non-marital estates, including the valuation and allocation of privately held businesses.. ·         Forensic accounting and tracing of income and other funds over a significant period of time.. ·         Determination of appropriate child and spousal support (maintenance or alimony).. ·         International jurisdictional dispute between Illinois and India.. ·         Initial child custody disputes and modifications to child custody and visitation schedules.. ·         Child custody and visitation issues involving drug and alcohol abuse.. ·         Seeking and defending against out-of-state removal of a minor child.. Super Lawyers Magazine named Jared as a Rising Star in the area of Family Law in both 2012 and 2013, a designation reserved for the top 2.5% of all Illinois attorneys under 40.

As a practicing attorney for well over a decade now, I’ve gained a wealth of practical experience that will benefit you.. I’ve successfully defended individuals charged with state and federal crimes. Serious offenses, such as financial crimes, robbery and drug-related charges fall well within my strengths and abilities as a criminal defense attorney. In addition, I’ve had notable success in the filing of motions to suppress in criminal cases.. Using the skills that I’ve acquired through my years of practice, I want you to know something… I’m fully committed to protecting your rights and your future.

Arthur S. Kallow is a native Chicagoan and graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law cum laude in 1973. He also received his B.A. in political science from Northwestern. Mr. Kallow was awarded a certificate from Notre Dame Law School for his legal studies at Brunel University in Uxbridge, England.. After graduation, he was resident counsel for a major corporation in Washington D.C. He then returned to Chicago, where he has been practicing family law for more than 35 years. Before joining the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., he was partner at a small law firm that concentrated in family law, and he has served as a hearing officer for the City of Chicago and rendered decisions in many important cases.. In addition, he has completed training from the National Judicial College and he has been appointed by judges to represent children in contested visitation and custody cases. Mr. Kallow has been admitted to practice law before courts in Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Des Moines, IA, and Tampa, FL, to represent clients pro hac vice.. Mr. Kallow has successfully represented hundreds of clients throughout the decades, including cases which involved complex jury trials, contested custody and visitation, child support, paternity, and intricate financial issues. In addition, he has handled sophisticated appeals in State and Federal Courts.. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Illinois, the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the U.S. Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  He is a distinguished member of the Chicago Bar Association.. In 2005 and 2006, Mr. Kallow was selected by his peers in the legal community as an “Illinois Super Lawyer” after an extensive nomination and polling process conducted by Law & Politics. “Super Lawyers” are considered the best in their profession and they represent the top practicing attorneys in Illinois and the country.. In September, 2007, he lectured at Northwestern University School of Law on Male Stereotypes and the Law. Mr. Kallow is honored by these accolades and continues to hone his craft and seek justice for his clients.. In 2008, Mr. Kallow was the keynote speaker at The Philadelphia Fatherhood Festival where he addressed problems that fathers encounter in the legal system. Mr. Kallow also stressed the importance of fathers as an untapped resource in combating youth violence.. In both 2009 & 2010, Mr. Kallow received an award for his valuable contribution to the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County as a court facilitator.

Arthur Loevy graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1963, and has been a member of the Illinois bar continuously for more than forty years. He began his legal career practicing labor law until 1970 when he became an elected officer of a trade union, the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (“ACTWU”). Arthur proceeded to serve in various elected capacities for trade unions, including International Executive Vice President of ACTWU, International Secretary-Treasurer of ACTWU, and, most recently International Secretary-Treasurer of the Union of Needle-Trades Industrial and Textile Employees (U.N.I.T.E.).. Arthur Loevy has also served as a Director and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Amalgamated Bank of New York (1990-98), the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Trustee of various Taft-Hartley insurance and trust funds for almost twenty years, the President of the Amalgamated Housing Foundation (1974-98), and the President of the Sidney Hillman Health Center in Chicago (1980-98).. Since January 1, 1997, Arthur Loevy has resumed the practice of law on a full-time basis. In 1998, he joined the law firm started by his son, Jon Loevy, and has practiced here ever since.

Arnold E. Toole has been practicing law since 1992. Currently based in the United States, he has also worked extensively in Southeast Asia. He concentrates his practice in corporate and commercial matters, contracts, real estate, landlord-tenant law, asset protection, and entertainment law.

Arieh M. Flemenbaum practices in the area of business and corporate law, business succession, internet and E-commerce, commercial real estate, and estate planning.. Arieh M. Flemenbaum counsels businesses concerning their daily operations, including reviewing, revising and drafting a variety of contracts, purchase orders, warranties and sales forms, website terms of use and disclaimers; developing employment policies, employee and executive compensation and termination/severance packages, "phantom stock" and other incentive and pension programs; addressing loans and financing needs for expansion, working capital and new ventures; advising on intellectual property issues (such as copyright and trademark protection and applications); creating strategies and implementing business succession and estate plans.. Arieh M. Flemenbaum's practice spans several industries, but is concentrated in manufacturing, transportation, logistics, packaging, printing, software developers and integrators, e-commerce specialists, media and advertising, and commercial real estate development.. You can follow  Arieh M. Flemenbaum on Twitter at  BizLawyers (or ) for additional thoughts, issues and resources for business owners.. You can also visit  Arieh M. Flemenbaum's blog, "Chicago Business bLAWg" (or ), the blog that addresses issues effecting your business!

Areas of Practice:. Commercial Lititgation. Corporate Litigation. Real Estate Litigation. Alex Wimmer focuses his practice on a broad range of civil litigation matters, leveraging his ability to craft and communicate effective legal arguments to achieve his clients' goals.. Mr. Wimmer gained extensive experience at a large civil litigation firm, working on high-value medical malpractice, professional liability, and real estate disputes. He was also an integral part of the firm’s appellate practice, handling numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Appellate Courts of Illinois and Wisconsin. Alex has argued five cases before the Seventh Circuit and three before the Illinois Appellate Court, with several resulting in published decisions

Appeared on two episodes of Celebrity Justice in September of 2004; Two live interview with the news program which aired world wide relating to a highly contested divorce case involving a celebrity rapper in September of 2004. Radio interivew with Man Cow discussing prenuptial agreements in January 2012. Radio inteview on WGN 720 AM Radio regarding Military Divorce in 2012. Quoted in in an article about prenuptial agreements. Quoted in Reuters online edition / divorce and finance. Janice L. Boback has been certifed as a memberof the Lawyers of Distincion.  The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distninguished lawyers in the United States.  Membershiph is limited to the top 10% of attorneys in the United States.  Members are accepted based upon objective evalutaion of an attorney's qualifications, license, reputation, experience, and disciplinary history.

Antonio M. Romanucci is a founding partner in the Chicago-based law firm of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, a national trial practice committed to fighting for victims of negligence, abuse and wrongful death arising from corporate negligence, civil rights actions, business interruption, medical malpractice, mass torts and class actions, as well as police misconduct. He is honored to serve along Lead Counsel Ben Crump as Co-Counsel representing the family of George Floyd in the Minneapolis police misconduct case. Romanucci has a steadfast commitment to fighting for those seeking justice across the country in complex, high profile mass tort cases such as the fight against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL, Boeing for its faulty 737 MAX aircraft, the carcinogenic environmental pollution caused by Sterigenics and in the MGM Las Vegas Shooting. He has taken a lead role in national cases related to COVID-19 business interruption on behalf of restaurants, retail companies and the service industry in a quest to hold insurance companies responsible for their contractual payment to their customers. The firm has obtained multiple verdicts and settlements in the millions of dollars in cases including a record-breaking $44.7 million verdict on behalf of a young man left bound to a wheelchair and with permanent brain damage following a gunshot wound to the head, an unprecedented $38.75 million settlement of a class action lawsuit against the City of Chicago for its red light camera practices, a $30 million settlement on behalf of a brain injured child, a $21.3 million verdict against the City of Chicago for a police chase case and a $17.7 million verdict in another police chase case.. Mr. Romanucci has been widely recognized for his insight and experience and has been named a ‘Top 100 Super Lawyer’ for 12 straight years in Illinois, a ‘Top 10 Leading Plaintiff Lawyer in Illinois’ for 2019 by Leading Lawyers, and was named a ‘Best Lawyer’ for 2013 through 2021 by U.S. News and World Report. He maintains a perfect Martindale-Hubble AV rating and an AVVO rating of 10/10. He was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.. Often called upon as an expert, Mr. Romanucci appears regularly on local and national television to comment on his own cases, as well as other high profile legal matters and trends. He has appeared on CNN, CBS This Morning, and Chicago’s ABC, NBC, CBS, WGN and FOX. Additionally, he contributes to stories regularly in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press and others.. Mr. Romanucci’s vast experience has earned him the admiration of his colleagues who have supported his rise to leadership positions both locally and nationally. Following the 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Las Vegas music festival, he was appointed to the legal steering committee which helped obtain a settlement with MGM Resorts International worth up to $800 million for thousands of victims and relatives affected. In October of 2019, the Circuit Court of Cook County appointed him Lead Counsel of a large group of plaintiffs’ firms pursing justice for those exposed to toxic ethylene oxide near Sterigenics International in Willowbrook, Illinois. And in February of 2020, Romanucci was appointed to the Executive Leadership of attorneys representing victims of a fatal 737MAX airplane crash in a case against Boeing International.. Outside the courtroom, Mr. Romanucci participates in many professional and charitable organizations. He recently completed his 2019-2020 term as President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and currently serves as Vice President of the Judicial Accountability PAC, Chair of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee, and is in multiple leadership roles for the American Association for Justice, including: Chair of the National Finance Council, Judiciary Liaison for the state of Illinois, and Chair of the Ethylene Oxide Litigation Group. Most recently, Mr. Romanucci was appointed to the Chicago Bar Association’s Board of Managers. In 2017 he served as Chair of “A Path Towards Solutions: A Summit on Curbing the Violence in Chicago”, hosted by the Chicago Bar Association, as well as a subsequent Lawyers Call to Action event to directly aid those in Chicago most impacted by gun violence. He is a founding chairman of the Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse, which is devoted to optimizing the lives and recovery of people affected by brain injuries or strokes. Mr. Romanucci is also the founder of the Justinian Society of Lawyers Charitable Endowment Fund, where thousands of dollars annually are awarded to needy organizations.. Mr. Romanucci earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1982 and earned his law degree from UIC John Marshall Law School in 1985. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois along with numerous other pro hac vice admissions throughout the country.

Anthony focuses his practice of the defense of premises owners and product manufacturers in the areas of asbestos litigation and toxic tort. Additionally, Anthony’s practice involves the defense of hospitals, physicians and other health care providers in the area of medical negligence litigation. Anthony also represents clients in the area of employment law.

Ankur Shah is the Managing Partner of Shah Legal Representation ("SLR"). Mr. Shah attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and obtained degrees in Economics and Political Science before graduating from the law school at the University of Minnesota.. After working on presidential, Illinois state office, and congressional races, Mr. Shah worked for a preeminent Judge presiding over an individual commercial calendar in the Law Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County which has over 800 active cases. Mr. Shah regularly provided draft opinions and memoranda for matters involving promissory notes, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, consumer fraud, lease, RLTO, legal malpractice, defamation, and other commercial litigation.. Later, Mr. Shah worked for boutique firms in the Chicago area handling personal injury, antitrust, intellectual property, real estate, securities, and other complex disputes where he obtained highly favorable results for his clients. Mr. Shah is the author of Increase Access to the Appellate Courts: A Critical Look At Modernizing the Final Judgment Rule published in the Seton Hall Circuit Review. He founded SLR after close to a decade of experience litigating cases in the state and federal courts.

Anita Jahanban focuses her practice on litigation, including general defense litigation, insurance coverage, and homeowners association matters. Anita has experience in all phases of litigation. She regularly appears in court on both routine and contested matters, participates in oral argument and conducts all facets of discovery and trial preparation. Anita also has experience in alternative dispute resolution, having represented clients in settlement conferences and at mediations and arbitrations. In addition, Anita advises condominium association and common interest community association clients on their rights and responsibilities under applicable statutes, interpretation of governing documents, rule enforcement, and contract review. Anita also has experience with insurance coverage disputes involving commercial general liability insurance policies. She advises insurers regarding a broad range of insurance coverage and litigation matters.

Animesh Ravani is the founder and Managing Partner of Northstone Law focused on corporate and transactional matters for individuals and corporate clients.  Mr. Ravani’s background in business allows him to serve as a trusted business advocate for his clients, often bringing added value to the financial structuring and economics of the transaction.  Mr. Ravani counsels companies of all sizes from formation, through every growth step, to succession and dissolution.  He also has significant experience representing emerging companies, entrepreneurs and venture capital investors in connection with their investment activities.. Prior to forming Northstone Law, Mr. Ravani was a co-founder and Partner at Chawla & Ravani.  As Partner, Mr. Ravani has represented corporate clients in a variety of industries, including retail, professional services, real estate, healthcare, medical products and devices.  His extensive experience in negotiating successful deals includes: structured, negotiated and documented the acquisition of a $20 million multi-unit franchise system located in the Midwest; negotiated and documented commercial leases with some of the largest mall operators; structured and documented the acquisition of a $6 million multi-tenant retail building in Glendale, Arizona; structured and documented the merger of a multinational wholesaler in the seafood industry; negotiated and documented a $1 million professional services agreement with a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company; formed and managed a $2 million private equity fund focused on investments in real estate and emerging medical technologies; and negotiated and documented a multimillion dollar distribution agreement for an orthopedic medical device company.. Mr. Ravani began his career at Grant Thornton LLP, where he managed a team of sales and use tax professionals and acted as a principal in the group’s projects.  As Manager, Mr. Ravani developed working knowledge and experience of different phases of tax research consulting, including nexus studies, voluntary disclosures, and completing sales and use taxability research projects for clients in a broad range of industries.  Mr. Ravani has extensive experience working with clients in the hospitality industry where he was instrumental in obtaining multimillion dollar sales and use tax refunds for his clients.. Mr. Ravani is a current member of the Indian-American Bar Association (IABA), North American South Asian Bar Association (NASABA), Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), and American Bar Association (ABA).. Mr. Ravani received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois-Urbana, Champaign.  Mr. Ravani received his Juris Doctor from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he was staff writer on the Public Interest Law Journal (PILR) and a recipient of the Certificate in Trial Advocacy.  In addition, Mr. Ravani was a member of Thomas Tang Moot Court team, which placed eight nationally.  Mr. Ravani is currently licensed by the Illinois State Bar and also has been admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois.

Andrew Kryder is the founding member of The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, an experienced Chicago personal injury firm. With over 25 years of litigation experience, Andrew has focused his practice on personal injury matters including car accidents, motorcycle accidents and commercial vehicle accidents. In addition, the firm handles construction site injuries, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice and work injuries. Through the years, Andy has compiled an impressive record of Verdicts and Settlements, some of which have been profiled in national and local verdict reporters.. In many instances, clients first meet with Andy under very difficult circumstances. He understands how the aftermath of an injury can take a physical, emotional, and economic toll on the individual and their family. Andy recognizes that each client has unique goals and expectations. That’s why every case starts with a conversation. His ability to listen, develop a strategy, and explain it in simple terms is what sets Andy apart from many other attorneys.. With over two decades of experience, Andy has distinguished himself as a litigator at the Circuit Court level and Appellate Court level. Andy has taken numerous cases to verdict, handled hundreds of arbitrations, appeared in court thousands of times and argued multiple cases in front of the Illinois Appellate Court. In addition, Andy is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.. The Kryder Law Group has compiled a record of results that few other firms can match. Collectively the firm has represented thousands of clients and recovered over $100 million dollars in compensation for their clients.. EducationThe Ohio State University, BA 1995DePaul Law School, JD 1998. Bar AdmissionsIllinoisNorthern District of IllinoisNorthern District of IndianaU.S. Supreme Court. Past and Current Affiliations Include:Chicago Bar AssociationChicago Bar Association Judicial Evaluation CommitteeIllinois State Bar AssociationLake County Bar Association. Accolades10 Best Client SatisfactionNational Trial LawyersBest Law Firm Lifetime Member. Should you have any legal questions or would like to set up a free legal consultation, please feel free to contact Andrew at or at

Andrew has over 17 years of trial and litigation experience in the fields of toxic tort and transportation law making him uniquely qualified to prosecute diesel exhaust and benzene claims.  In fact, Andrew spent the majority of his career defending Class I railroads, trucking companies, electrical conglomerates and brake manufacturers in wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters.  He now brings that valuable experience to bear representing plaintiffs who have been injured by toxins like diesel exhaust and benzene.. Andrew works with accomplished experts in occupational medicine, pulmonology, oncology, toxicology and industrial hygiene to prove up these claims. Armed with a deep understanding of the subject matter, Andrew focuses his drive on helping workers suffering from diseases such as cancer and leukemia. Andrew's firm fights for workers from all occupations where prolonged exposure to toxins occurs, including the railroad, trucking, construction, mining, firefighting and maritime industries. Diesel and benzene exposed workers are often exposed to other toxins such as welding fumes, silica, radioactive materials and asbestos. All those exposures will be taken into account when consulting with experts and determining the cause of the illness at hand.. While based in Chicago, Andrew represents individuals across the country. That said, he only accepts a limited number of cases which ensures that his clients receive personal, professional service.

Andrew Engle practices family law with a positive approach to helping his clients. "Although in most of our cases, people are experiencing varying levels of personal turmoil, the right family law attorney can help clients navigate the overwhelming legal system and achieve favorable results." In addition to offering his clients expert legal advice and strategies, Engle often finds himself serving their more emotional needs as well. He explains, "I try to help people cope with their individual situations and overcome a difficult part of life with dignity and self-respect.". "I'm drawn to family law because I'm fascinated by the interaction of the law with psychology," Engle says, adding that "Davis Friedman has been a leading firm in the field of family law for decades. The legal experience and resources provided by our team are exceptional." Typically, his prospective clients are dealing with issues that are both legally and emotionally complex. "People have to grapple with the sadness, anger and disappointments associated with divorce and custody cases, while making sound financial decisions and agreements that best suit their family. It is my job to help guide clients through the difficulty of balancing their feelings with the financial business of divorce. My challenge is to reduce the emotional stress of the cases and help clients make thoughtful, intelligent and sensible decisions.". Engle says he always attempts to work amicably with opposing attorneys to settle cases as fairly and swiftly as possible. If there is the need for litigation, he and his colleagues work tirelessly to achieve outstanding results. Engle is guided by his strong sense of ethics and responsibility to be a fierce advocate for each of his clients.. Engle's practice extends across Cook, Lake, Du Page, Will, McHenry, Kane and Kendall counties. His clients include physicians, lawyers, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, media personalities, business owners, homemakers, teachers and union members, as well as their spouses.. Engle's caring attitude and dedication to his wide range of clients is what motivates him every day. "I've found that being a divorce lawyer puts my own life into perspective. My goal is to help people feel satisfied and content. At the end of the day, we are trying to restore hope and give people the tools they need to start the next chapters of their lives."

Anastasia concentrates her practice on representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death matters, including those stemming from medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, and premises liability. 100% of her practice is devoted to litigation.. Anastasia grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago, just minutes from the border of Northwest Indiana. She attended Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois before heading north to obtain her B.A. from St. Norbert College in DePere, WI. She returned to Chicago to attend Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she obtained her J.D.. It was at Loyola that Anastasia discovered her passion for trial advocacy. As a member of the Loyola University Mock Trial Team, through the Phillip H. Corboy Fellowship in Trial Advocacy, Anastasia devoted countless hours to learning this craft. She was a National Trial Champion, a Midwest Regional Champion and a Best Advocate Nominee during her two years in the program. She was also awarded a Certificate in Trial Advocacy.. Anastasia served as Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy and head instructor for the Loyola University Chicago School of Law mock trial teams until 2013. She was actively involved in the Serbian Bar Association of America, having served as the 2010-2011 President. Anastasia has been selected as a 2012-2019 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star.

An experienced legal professional, Nicole M. Soltanzadeh is a counselor who advises clients in estate planning, estate and trust administration, and real estate negotiations.  She possesses diverse and extensive experiences in litigation, estate planning, and real estate and business transactions.. Early in her career, Nicole earned substantial experience as a litigator, advocating for her clients routinely in state and federal court, and at the trial and appellate levels.  She has skillfully brought hundreds of cases to closure through mediations, settlement conferences, and trials. Her experience as a litigator informs her planning, as she is mindful of the planning traps to avoid when working with clients. Nicole is passionate about proactive planning and providing her clients with the peace of mind in knowning that their assets are well-managed and their loved ones are provided for.. Nicole graduated with honors from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C., a top-tier law school at which she gained valuable experience clerking for the U.S. Department of Justice, serving as a research assistant for her professor’s treatise on professional responsibility, and clerking for small and mid-sized litigation boutiques.  She also holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree from Northwestern University.. Nicole has practiced in California, Illinois, and Michigan. She now lives in Chicago and maintains her Illinois and Michigan law licenses.  She is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Trust and Estates, Real Estate, and Elder Law Sections, and is an active member of Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel, and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys.

Amy Kurson helps businesses interact with municipal governments. She has extensive experience in real estate development, municipal law, and environmental compliance. For more than 20 years, Amy has provided her clients practical solutions for complex problems. She is particularly adept at balancing her clients’ business, legal, and long-term relationship interests.. Amy has assisted a wide range of development clients including public-private partnerships, hospitals, charter schools, pawn shops, fast-food chains, industrial facilities, mixed use and transit-oriented residential developments. She negotiates real estate development agreements and association documents, as well as municipal development, sales tax, and economic incentive agreements.. Amy received her Juris Doctor from the Chicago Kent College of Law. She is managing partner of Reyes Kurson, Ltd.

Amanda L. Zink was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2004 and obtained her Juris Doctor from DePaul College of Law in 2004. She earned a Batchelors of Arts from the University of Illinois in 2001.  Amanda is licensed to practice in Illinois and in the Federal Court of the Northern District of Illinois. She has taken several trials to verdict.. In her 13 years as an attorney, Amanda has practiced extensively in litigation.  She enjoys writing and has strong research skills, having won over 20 motions for summary judgment as well as numerous 103(b) motions and other similar motions to dismiss.  She has handled numerous mediations and more than 100 mandatory arbitrations. During her legal career, Amanda attended and presented clients, witnesses and experts in more than 1,500 depositions.

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Allen Schwartz began as an associate in the firm of William D. Maddux & Associates from 1984. William D. Maddux became a Circuit Court Judge in Cook County in 1990 and Allen became an owner of Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz, the successor firm to William D. Maddux & Associates at that time.. Allen Schwartz’s personal highlights include successful jury verdicts in Marion County, Indiana, Cook County, DeKalb County, Will County, Winnebago County and McHenry County, Illinois. The verdicts in DeKalb County (1993) and McHenry County (2001) set records for the largest verdicts ever in those counties. The verdicts in Cook County, Will County (Joliet), Winnebago County (Rockford) and McHenry County (Woodstock) each exceeded one million dollars.. With respect to settlements, Allen Schwartz has numerous multi-million dollar settlements in plaintiff personal injury cases in the fields of medical negligence, auto/truck litigation, worksite injury, and general negligence.. Attorney Schwartz has been admitted to the Illinois Supreme Court, United States District Court, Northern District, and United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar.. He has been rated by Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Medical Malpractice Attorney from 2006 to present and was listed as one of the Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers from 2015 to present. He has been a Leading Lawyer from 2010 to present. Attorney Schwartz was listed by the Chicago Magazine as a Top Attorney in Illinois, a Leading Personal Injury Lawyer by Crain's Chicago Business, and was also awarded the Preeminent Award for High Professional Achievement by Martindale-Hubbell in 2017.. Some of his most notable accomplishments include a $2.4 billion settlement, where he served as a member of lead counsel for group Actos mass tort (patients diagnosed with bladder cancer), a $12.5 million verdict for the Estate of Michael Pleasance, deceased v. City of Chicago, Alvin Weems, and a $3.7 million verdict for the estate of Precious Matthews, deceased minor v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, a record verdict for stillbirth in the State of Illinois.. Listed are more of his top cases and results: