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Zieske Law is the entrepreneur's solution for commercial litigation, handling disputes for small businesses, entrepreneurs and others involving contracts and leases, lost profits, trade secrets, competition, consumer fraud, consignments, property rights and property damage, trusts and estates, copyright and trademark, licenses, franchises and business governance.. Located in the historic Monadnock Building in the Chicago Loop, across from Federal Plaza.

With more than three decades of practice experience in federal and state litigation and transactional work, I have learned to focus with my client on our objective and desired outcome while being mindful of priorities and available resources. We have to keep an open mind for opportunities to achieve our goals.. Writing constantly in the condominium and community association field forces me to stay abreast of current developments in not just these areas of law, but in corporate governance, real estate, and construction as well.. Serving the community for more than two decades as a trustee, treasurer, and president of a regional sanitary district, while growing the district throughout the process, has taught me about forming collaboration among politically diverse people and interest groups.

When you or your loved one is injured through no fault of their own, I work tirelessly to get you the compensation you deserve.  In particular, I represent the victims of medical malpractice and nursing home abuse & neglect, as well as those who have suffered from slips or trips and falls, car, truck, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents, and other personal injuries.

Timothy J. Ritchey practices in the areas of estate and guardianship administration, probate and trust litigation, real estate litigation, and estate planning. Over 90% of Tim's practice is dedicated to litigation, with an emphasis on contested probate litigation. He represents individuals, families, financial institutions, medical institutions and governmental organizations in cases brought in State and Federal court. Tim has been appointed Special Assistant Attorney General in numerous matters to represent the State's interests in ongoing litigation.. Tim received his Bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before attending law school, he worked at Morgan Stanley as an analyst. Tim graduated with Honors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law where he interned at the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. While in law school, he received a Merit Scholarship and was regularly named to the Dean's List. Tim was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2005.. Tim authors numerous articles addressing elder law issues, including withdrawal rates from retirement funds, viatical and life settlements, and tax breaks for offspring who support their parents. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and DuPage County Bar Association. Tim is a committee member of the Probate Practice Committee and Estate Planning Committee of the Chicago Bar Association. Tim routinely gives speeches addressing the pertinent topics within his legal field. He is also involved with the Illinois State Bar Association in organizing functions to raise money for charity.

The majority of my practice involves insurance defense.  For the past 7 years, I have focused my efforts in matters involving potential fraud.  I am often consulted by insurance professionals regarding potential fraud investigations and am often asked to provide seminars to attorneys and claims handlers regarding insurance fraud and fraud investigations.

Susan Fortino-Brown has practiced in the field of Immigration Law exclusively since 1987.  Ms. Fortino-Brown has served in several leadership positions with the National American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), including the Chair of the AILA Field Operations Liaison Committee to the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (“USCIS”). She has also served on the following National AILA committees: Nebraska Service Center (“NSC”) Liaison Committee, USCIS Benefits Committee, National Benefits Center (“NBC”) Liaison, AILA National Ethics Committee, and the AILA Board of Governors, while simultaneously serving as Chapter Chair of the Chicago AILA chapter.  In addition, Ms. Fortino-Brown acted as a member of the American Immigration Council (“AIC”) Board of Trustees, and she is presently the Co-Chair of the Leadership Council of the National Immigration Justice Center (“NIJC”) of Heartland Alliance in Chicago.  Ms. Fortino-Brown is currently  on the Chicago AILA District Director Liaison committee. She has been a contributing author for past AILA Immigration & Nationality Law Handbooks, and speaks frequently at regional and national Immigration Law conferences. Her clients are diverse within the immigration field, and include individuals and owners of businesses, a nationally prominent University and its faculty members, professional baseball players, competitive figure skaters, fashion designers, as well as individuals in family-based immigration, naturalization, asylum and deportation/removal matters.  Ms. Fortino-Brown hosted a weekly Spanish radio program on Immigration Law and has appeared on national and local television and radio as an expert on the topic.  She has been recognized by the Women's Bar Association of Illinois, receiving the “Women with Vision" award. Ms. Fortino-Brown has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Lawyer Magazine. Ms. Fortino-Brown speaks Italian and is fluent in Spanish.

Stephanie has had the opportunity to work with some of the most prominent defense attorneys in Cook County. Stephanie has built a reputation on personally and successfully representing individual clients on hundreds of criminal and traffic matters. She has tried cases ranging from DUIs all the way to first degree murder. Stephanie is in court almost everyday and has built a reputation of successfully defending her clients by providing aggressive and diligent legal representation.

Ryan W. Gardner is a Partner and Practice Group Leader of the the Trust and Estate Planning Practice Group at Howard & Howard, Attorneys, PLLC, a full-service law firm with over 130 attorneys in 5 offices nationwide.  Ryan regularly counsels and represents individuals and families, business owners, and diverse entrepreneurs, helping to educate and navigate simple to complex estate and business succession planning by creating sensible, customized solutions to ensure that his clients' families, assets, and business interests are protected.

Result Oriented. Success Driven.

Practicing attorney, licensed in the State of Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, and Southern District of Illinois, with a demonstrated history of strong oral advocacy and litigation skills. Practice areas include: state and federal criminal defense, traffic, family law and domestic relations, juvenile, personal injury, civil and commercial litigation, business and corporate law, various state and local regulatory and administrative enforcement proceedings, expungements, appeals, real estate, and overall general practice.

Phillip Ruben Nava, Esq. serves as Litigation Counsel for CNA Financial Corporation's Chicago Office. Mr. Nava concentrates his practice in the areas of general litigation, automobile defense, product liability defense, general liability defense, personal injury and workers compensation matters.  He has extensive experience representing small/mid-sized to Fortune 500 businesses in a variety of industries as well as managing insurance coverage and risk transfer litigation.. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Nava enjoyed a successful career as a property and casualty professional with more than fifteen years of experience at several prominent insurance carriers, including State Farm, CNA and Zurich. During his insurance career, Mr. Nava exceled as a claims manager and litigation claims consultant, managing complex mass tort litigation in a variety of jurisdictions. During his insurance career, he obtained his CPCU and AIC designations as well as an MBA.. Mr. Nava also regularly volunteers his time serving the Latino community in domestic and immigration matters. Mr. Nava is a first generation Mexican-American born and raised in Chicago and is a native Spanish speaker. He lives in the NW suburbs with his wife and four children.

Peter M. Brady is an associate attorney at Peck Ritchey, LLC. He represents individuals, families, financial and medical institutions and various fiduciaries. Peter earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he was on the Dean’s List each of his three years there. He was also awarded with CALI awards for excellence in legal writing and advocacy. Priorto law school, Peter graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.. Peter concentrates his practice Trust and Probate Litigation, Will Contests, Fiduciary Defense Litigation, Guardianship Litigation, Elder Law and Trust, Probate and Guardianship Administration. Peter has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2019, by his peers as one of the best attorneys in Illinois, an honor which is bestowed on up to only 2.5% of the attorneys in Illinois annually.

Nishay K. Sanan, Esq., came to the legal field with a background in accounting and tax, which informs his legal strategies in Illinois, New York and federal cases, which often involve financial and white collar offenses. He places great importance on working closely with clients to make sure that they understand their rights and how best to protect them. Together with his clients, he develops a strategy for a powerful defense.. Attorney Sanan has been practicing law for over 15 years. He has represented businesses, business owners, doctors, pharmacists, investors and securities traders, among many others. He has helped many clients successfully deal with criminal charges and protect their professional reputations.. To speak with criminal defense lawyer Nishay Sanan about your criminal case or appeal,contact him through this website or by calling. With offices located in New York, Chicago, as well as Oakbrook and Schaumburg, Illinois, he is conveniently located for many clients. He is also willing to travel to meet with clients facing federal charges or investigations throughout the United States.

Nathan Reusch is one of the three founding partners of JRQ & Associates. He concentrates in the areas of divorce, bankruptcy, and foreclosure defense.. Prior to forming JRQ, Mr. Reusch represented large national banks and loan servicers in mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, and eviction cases. Through his experience representing these banks, he has gained a unique understanding of the loan servicing process. He has also previously worked in consumer bankruptcy representing countless debtors through the bankruptcy process.. Over the past several years, Nathan has obtained significant experience in divorce, child support, child custody, and parentage. He knows every family and situation is different and tailors his representation to each specific case, while tirelessly advocating for his clients to reach the best possible outcome.. He attended Western Michigan University where he received his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science. Afterward, he received his law degree from Wayne State University Law School during which time he clerked for the Honorable Judge Edward Sosnick of Oakland County, Michigan. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, National LGBT Bar Association, LAGBAC, and the Small Business Advocacy Council.. Mr. Reusch is an avid sports fan and cheers for such teams as Notre Dame, the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit Red Wings. He enjoys staying active, working out and running as well as spending time with his friends and family.. Mr. Reusch is licensed to practice in the states of Illinois and Michigan as well as in the Federal District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois.

Myra Mormile-Wolper is the founding member, owner, and managing attorney of M-W Business Law & Litigation. Myra has a keen focus on providing business-oriented legal solutions. In a legal world where attorneys err on the side of telling you that the law prohibits you from doing something without fully understanding the issue, Myra works to grasp what your business is trying to accomplish, so she can provide a solution that is both creative and cost-effective.. She strives to understand the ins and outs of her clients' businesses, and she realizes the import of the work that she does for her clients. She keeps her clients updated on the status of their legal matters, so there's never a question of how your project is coming along or what your next steps might be.. Myra's practice is based on a tenured history as a partner to various businesses, starting her career defending large brokerage firms in arbitration, then working tirelessly defending corporations and individuals in complex commercial litigation, and providing general counsel services to a wide variety of businesses. Myra also served as in-house general counsel for a multi-million dollar company. This foundation has provided Myra the orientation that she needs to be a crucial member of your business's team.

My practice is in the areas of business and employment law.  I am an experienced litigator in state and federal courts throughout Illinois and neighboring jurisdictions and have further experience operating in the capacity of General Counsel.  I enjoy working closely with executives and businesses to help them meet their business and strategic goals in a manner that minimizes legal risks and promotes organizational efficiency.  I regularly provide counseling on contractual matters and negotiations.  For a Free Initial Consultation, please call.

Morris A. Anyah is a top criminal defense and criminal appeals attorney in Chicago. He is a former Cook County prosecutor and war crimes attorney at The Hague. He is now one of the pre-eminent, “go to” lawyers when people search for a top-notch criminal defense or criminal appeals attorney in Chicago. He recently obtained an acquittal for a defendant charged with six counts of first degree murder, after a jury trial before the Circuit Court of Cook County, and he represented former Liberian president Charles Taylor at his war crimes trial in The Hague. Attorney Anyah is a trial lawyer with a reputation for excellence and he brings a wealth of experience (over 20 years) and skill to the cases that he handles. He handles cases in state and Federal court in Chicago and elsewhere, and he founded his law firm with the objective of providing the highest quality of legal representation to persons charged with serious crimes, those appealing unfair and wrongful convictions, and those who have sustained injury due to abuse of power, or the negligence, recklessness, or willfulness of others. As a plaintiff’s personal injury and civil rights attorney in Chicago, he has filed suits and won significant monetary damages for his clients over several years of practice. He is admitted to the bars of several U.S. Federal and state court jurisdictions, including in Illinois, Washington, D.C., and Georgia. Call Attorney Anyah now at.

KELLY MOORE became a partner at McSweeney Moore Law Offices in 2013 after graduating cum laude from the John Marshall Law School. She attended the John Marshall Law School from 2010-2013 and she was able to complete law school in only two and a half years.. Since becoming a partner, Kelly has practiced a variety of criminal law cases; everything from minor traffic offenses to class X felonies. She has participated in bench trials by presenting opening and closing statements, and direct and cross examinations of various witnesses. She has been successful in completing a number of hearings on Motions to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence and Preliminary Hearings, for example. Kelly also second chaired an Attempt First Degree Murder case that was set for a jury trial. Some of the more complicated cases that Kelly is currently working on include First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, and Home Invasion.. During law school, she was ak for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. There, she observed hundreds of criminal cases, participated in bench trials and motions, wrote legal memoranda and completed discovery. She was also a law clerk for Goldberg Weisman & Cairo, Illinois' largest personal injury and workers' compensation law firm. There, she assisted civil attorneys with legal memoranda, discovery and court filing. Additionally, she was a judicial extern for the domestic relations judges in the Will County Courthouse where she observed hundreds of domestic relations cases, including divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic abuse. She also had the opportunity to draft court orders and write legal memoranda. Kelly is currently the lead attorney on all McSweeney Moore Law Office’s domestic relations cases.. Kelly is on the Executive Board of Directors of the Southwest Bar Association. She became the President in 2020. She is extremely active in the Southwest Bar Association. She is the Chair of their annual scholarship program as well as their annual golf outing. She is also involved in the Bar Program and the Pro Bono program.. KELLY MOORE spent one year in Dublin, Ireland prior to attending law school. She waitressed to earn a living and in her free time, she experienced all of the traditions and customs that Ireland had to offer. After Dublin, Kelly backpacked around Europe for 30 days and travelled to more than 10 countries. Her experience traveling gave her the ability to relate and understand all cultures. Before traveling, Kelly attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There she received Bachelors of Arts Degrees in Criminology and Law Studies and Spanish Language and Literature as well as an accompanying Minor in Sociology. Before college, Kelly graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago.. KELLY MOORE will utilize her array of knowledge in defense of your criminal, DUI, traffic or Family Law case.

John C. Coyne is a highly experienced trial attorney who has represented clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases across the United States, including Illinois, New York (all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester County), New Jersey, Florida, Ohio, New Mexico, Indiana, Wisconsin and Arizona.  His many cases tried to a jury range in diversity from wrongful death, products liability, medical malpractice, construction negligence, criminal and trucking/transportation to premises liability, employment/professional liability, intentional tort, traumatic brain injury, automobile and civil rights.. Since beginning his career as a trial lawyer as a criminal prosecutor in Chicago, John has focused on perfecting his ability to represent clients in the courtroom. On the plaintiff's side, he has been co-trial counsel in cases, where there was zero offer or a negligible offer to settle, tried to verdicts of well over a million dollars - leading to his recognition as an Illinois Super Lawyer, and as a Top Legal Achiever.  John practiced for several years with the highly-respected Chicago personal injury firm of Motherway & Napleton, and with an established civil litigation firm in New York City before returning to Chicago to start his own firm.  On the defense side, John was elected partner with a 120-attorney top-trial firm after only three years of civil experience.  He was also selected to represent a Fortune 500 company in its catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases throughout the United States. In addition to his state and federal court trial experience, John has represented clients on the appellate level and presented oral argument before courts of appeals numerous times.  John has also lectured before the Chicago Bar Association on how to try a trucking case in Illinois.  He is licensed in Illinois, New York, Arizona and Ohio, as well as the federal district courts in Chicago, New York City (both the Southern and Eastern districts), Cleveland, Hammond, IN and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.. Prior to beginning his career as a trial lawyer, John taught Logic and Philosophy on the college level for several years.  He has also offered his legal services to four-legged clients, by volunteering on behalf of numerous animal welfare organizations, including the Humane Society of the United States.  Prior to starting law school, John's competitive spirit manifested itself in the boxing ring, where he won the Golden Gloves boxing tournament in the heavyweight division.. Should your wrongful death or personal injury matter require the expertise of an aggressive and highly experienced trial attorney, please contact John C. Coyne directly through the information provided on the Contact page.  In light of his experience and legal contacts across the country, do not hesitate to contact John should you have a legal matter elsewhere in the United States.

Jeanette “Sam” Samuels has a proven track record of fighting for justice.  A distinguished trial attorney, Sam has achieved a remarkable degree of success in state and federal courtrooms throughout the midwest.. As a first year associate, Sam was part of the litigation team that settled a case with the City of Chicago for $650 thousand, vindicating the rights of a family who had been harassed and mistreated by several members of the police department. Months later, Sam’s team settled another case for $100 thousand with the City of Chicago on behalf of a client who had been falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted when police officers claimed the salt rocks they found in the cuffs of his pants was methamphetamine. Since becoming licensed, Sam’s practice has focused almost exclusively on enforcing individual liberties, with a special emphasis on civil rights and police misconduct. Aware that discrimination permeates all areas of the law, Sam expanded her practice to represent criminal defendants. As the intersection between civil rights and sports has peaked, Sam’s team now works proactively to represent the interests of athletes by providing legal representation to emerging players, competitors, and coaches.. With the support of community leaders and friends, Sam founded Samuels & Associates, Ltd., to provide affordable, quality legal representation to Chicago’s underserved industries and communities. She was a member of Executive Board for the Cook County Bar Association, is on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Chicago, and provides pro bono legal advice to various Chicago-area community organizations and associations.. When not working, Sam regularly speaks to students and community organizations on a number of topics, including civil rights, voting, and the importance of social advocacy.

Jack Lydon concentrates his practice in commercial litigation in state and federal courts.  He principally represents financial institutions, mortgage lenders, businesses and individuals in litigation including operations, class action defense, mortgage repurchase, consumer protection, TILA, RESPA, FCRA, ECOA, fair housing, collection, regulatory and probate matters. He also represents various not-for-profit corporations.. Jack is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association and served as the law to clerk the late Hon. Arthur L. Dunne in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. Jack lives in Chicago’s Ravenswood Community and is active in a number of community organizations. He is the past president and director of the Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club. He is a director of the Ravenswood Lake View Historical Association and members of the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago, Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and the Irish American Heritage Center.

Ian M. Barney is a founding partner of Barney Hammond LLP and is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Illinois. He has successfully represented clients both at trial and on appeal and has extensive experience representing individuals in a variety of cases. He has participated in many cases of note and was named a Super Lawyer by the prestiguous Super Lawyers publication. He has obtained landmark judgments and settlements for clients in civil rights and personal injury cases, including a $10 million judgment in a sexual abuse case, $5.75 million for a wrongful conviction, and $2.75 million in a police shooting death case.

I have over 27 years experience on the defense side in dealing in all Cook County Criminal Trial Courts, Misdemeanor Trial Courts, Felony Branch Courts, Suburban Courts, Misdemeanor Branch Courts, Traffic Courts, Illinois Appellate Court, Illinois Supreme Court, Federal District Court, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. I am licensed to practice in all Illinois State Courts and Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.. I successfully represented clients charged with first degree murder to narcotics possession to criminal trespass to speeding.  I believe every client has constitutional rights that need to be proctected.. I provide reasonable fees and honest representation for all.. I realize that most clients and their family members have not dealt with the criminal justice system.  This leaves them feeling scared and confused.  I am familiar with the criminal justice system, the judges, and the prosecutors.  I have an excellent working relationship with the courts, and I strive to offer the best representation possible to my clients.. In the wake of the recent immigration frenzy over the last few years, I have been growing an immigration practice.  I have counseled many clients in obtaining legal status in the United States.  I have helped U.S. citizens that marry foreign spouses, I have assisted in asylum related cases, change of status situations, work authorizations, and employment-based immigration and naturalization.  I have appeared at the USCIS and U.S. Immigration Court.

I got my feet wet as a former Trademark Examining Attorney with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), and, since then, have worked for over eight years in the private sector, almost exclusively in the intellectual property (I.P.) field.  I currently work at an I.P. boutique law firm, focusing primarily on trademark (including unfair competition) and copyright legal matters, as well as domain name disputes and Internet law-related issues.. I have represented and assisted clients from one person start-ups to Fortune 100 companies in a wide range of industries, such as insurance and financial services, industrial technology products, game software, and consumer goods.  My representation and client counseling services have included (1) the clearance, registration, maintenance and enforcement of trademarks worldwide; (2) domain name disputes (UDRP & ACPA proceedings) and DMCA as well as other Internet-related matters; (3) intellectual property due diligence matters in connection with the purchase or divestiture of businesses, and conducting I.P. audits; (4) trademark oppositions, cancellations, and ex parte appeals at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board level, as well as trademark, copyright, unfair competition, counterfeiting and related dispute matters before various United States courts; (5) preparation and filing of copyright applications and providing related counseling; and (6) the preparation of Terms of Use and Privacy Policy agreements for web-based businesses, as well as Non-Disclosure Agreements and other documents to protect intellectual property assets.

I founded Gardiner Koch Weisberg and Wrona in 1992.