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Protecting You and Your Family's Best Interests. Parties going through a divorce primarily desire two things: a fresh start for themselves and their children and the protection of their assets. With more than 30 years of experience in family law at my disposal, I work with clients to bring home positive results in divorce proceedings. I work alongside my clients to guide them through the divorce process from start to finish and help them to make the best decisions for their long-term well-being.. Although divorce is an undoubtedly emotional event, it is important to stay calm, focused, and as rational as possible. I help my clients make clear-headed decisions by helping them weigh all of the potential options, so that theycan choose the path that puts them and their families first and protects their rights during and even after divorce.. A Reputation for Specialized Legal Excellence. I have been a lawyer since 1984 and am a Partner at the law firm of Harrison & Held, LLP, a leading Chicago law firm. Our office is located in downtown Chicago and I practice in Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Kane and Will Counties.. Clients come to me confident that I am bringing to bear my years of experience to fight for them and their best future. My practice is limited to divorce and family law; however, my legal experiences cover a broad range of legal issues, including accounting, tax, estate planning, real estate, and corporate law. I am uniquely qualified to identify and protect my clients from the many legal pitfalls easily overlooked in these related areas. I am also trained in the dispute resolution method of Collaborative Law, which can serve as an alternative to litigation.. Impassioned Negotiator and Courtroom Advocate. Many divorces resolve with negotiated settlements and, as an experienced negotiator, I work hard to achieve the maximum out-of-court settlement for my clients. However, when a divorce proceeds to litigation, I have a proven track record of passionately fighting for my clients in the courtroom.. Highly Experienced to Handle Financially Complex Divorces. As an attorney and registered CPA with a Master’s Degree in Tax Law, I have both the legal and financial knowledge to handle the complex financial aspects of adivorce, including business valuations, finding assets, understanding corporate structures and protecting clientsfrom unexpected tax consequences.. Notable Distinctions and Honors. During the course of my career, I have been recognized by several leading publications and organizations for my work in family law. I am honored to be a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, which requires rigorous written and oral exams before acceptance. I have also received the following commendations:. -- Recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network as being among the top lawyers in Illinois (2009-present).. -- Named an Illinois Super Lawyer (2009-present). Illinois Super Lawyers are “considered among the best in their profession” and “represent the top 5% of the practicing attorneys in Illinois.”. -- Received an AV Preeminent rating under the Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Rating System, which is the system’s highest rating.. --Featured business write-up in Best Lawyers® Illinois 2017. --Interviewed by Jeff Blackman of 22nd Century Media for article "When I do becomes I don't," Glenview Lantern, June 15, 2017. Clear Communication. I take pride in being able to take complex legal concepts and translate them into language that is easy to understand. I maintain open communication with my clients, keeping them informed about all aspects of their cases at every turn.. I have also used my communications skills to speak about family law in numerous settings, such as The Lilac Tree, Chicago Public Library and The Chicago Deparment on Aging. For many years, I taught the class “Divorce-Know Your Rights” at Oakton Community College and The Discovery Center — both in the Chicagoland area.. I am honored that other attorneys and judges recognize my extensive experience. I have spoken on an array of legal topics related to divorce law at Continuing Legal Education Programs around the State of Illinois.  My lectures were sponsored by, among others, the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, North Suburban Bar Association and Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education.  I’ve written articles that have been published by the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the Lake County Bar Association. The media has consulted me on family law issues, I have appeared on television and radio. In addition, I write regular columns for and have been quoted in The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, North Shore Magazine and The Daily Herald. In addition, I have volunteered and worked with various Bar Associations to improve the practice of law for both lawyers and the public; and I have held leadership positions in the Illinois State Bar Association, the North Suburban Bar and the AAML.. Let me put my years of experience and the skills developed during the course of my career to work protecting you and your family. I am a fierce contender in the court room, have a calm yet assertive style, exceptional litigation skills and am very dedicated to my clients.

ProfileExperienced transactional attorney with a practice focused primarily on advanced planning for family offices. Representative domestic and international matters include: corporate governance, structuring, taxation, and alternative investment opportunities (including real property, private equity and debt, venture capital, and hedge funds).. Career Highlights• A frequent speaker on topics pertaining to real estate and title insurance, Nicholas is the only lawyer in Illinois to serve on the drafting committee for both of the prevailing residential real estate forms in our market (the Multi-Board Residential Real Estate Contract 7.0 and the Chicago Association of REALTOR® forms• One of just 101 title professionals nationally to hold the American Land Title Association’s highest designation (the “National Title Professional” or “NTP”)• Prior to law school, spent his early career working in public relations, government affairs, and politics for national political leaders. Educational Highlights• Holds two (2) law degrees from Loyola University Chicago, including an LL.M. in Business & Corporate Governance Law where he wrote a master’s thesis that analyzed the economic and legal environments that gave rise to the financial collapse in the United States in 2007 and 2008• Holds two (2) degrees from the University of Notre Dame, including an undergraduate degree that was earned in just three (3) years and a graduate business degree from the Mendoza College of Business. BiographyA problem-solver at his core, Nicholas has developed a reputation among his clients as being able to manage most any challenge – often becoming a quarterback of sorts for affluent families with complex legal issues.     While himself adept with real estate matters and a thought leader in his practice area, Nicholas’ best skill is often managing outside resources at moments of urgent need.

Peter D. Corti. Position. President/CEO. Languages. English. Practice Areas. Workers' Compensation. About Peter D. Corti. With 46 years of experience as a Chicago workers' compensation attorney, Peter D. Corti has distinguished himself within the legal and insurance communities of Illinois.  Mr. Corti is a respected authority in the fields of workers compensation, disability determination and related aspects of injury law. He has briefed and argued cases before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts of Cook and surrounding counties, the Federal District Court of the Northern District of Illinois and the State Appellate Court.. Among his many professional affiliations, Mr. Corti is a current member of the Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association and has served as its past president, vice president, treasurer and board member. He is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and a former member of the Association's Assembly for Cook County, which "is the supreme policy making body of the Association." He was the Chairman of the 2012-2013 Illinois State Bar Assocation Standing Committee on Strategic Marketing for Illinois Lawyers.  Mr. Corti also was appointed to serve as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association 2013 Workers' Compensation Law Section Council.  He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and has been a member of the Justinian Society of Lawyers since 1974. In 2010, Mr. Corti was elected as Professional of the Year for the entire Law Industry by Strathmore's Who's Who - Worldwide Edition, "a registry & global network for executives and professionals.". Throughout his career, Peter Corti has received notable recognition for his exemplary work as a Chicago workers compensation attorney.  He has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer, described by the publisher as "a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement."  He has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America, "the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession." Martindale-Hubbell, "the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession," has rated Mr. Corti AV® (very high to preeminent) for both legal ability and professional ethics.  A graduate of Long Island University, Mr. Corti earned his Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from Long Island University, and received his Juris Doctorate degree from DePaul University.  He was admitted to the Illinois State Supreme Court and the Northern District of Illinois in 1971, the Seventh Circuit Court in 1972 and the US Supreme Court in 1976.. Reported Cases. Rosemary Pancotto v. Sociedade de Safaris de Mocambique 422 F.Area Transportation Company v. Industrial Commission 123 1096, 465 N.E.2d 533Material Service Corporation v. Industrial Commission 97 382, 454 N.E.2d 655Joseph R. Bertini v. State Farm Mutual48 851, 362 N.E.2d 1355. Material Service Corporation, Appellant, v. The Industrial Commission et al. (Lavonne Murray, Appellee). No. 57513. 97 382 (1983) 454 N.E.2d 655. Supreme Court of Illinois. Opinion filed September 23, 1983. Gifford, Detuno & Gifford, Ltd., of Chicago (Thomas W. Gifford, of counsel), for appellant. Peter D. Corti, of Chicago, for appellee

Peter J. Flowers is a founding partner at Meyers & Flowers, LLC, a leading personal injury firm with offices in St. Charles, Illinois, and Chicago.. He received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University in 1989 and his law degree from DePaul University in 1992. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and is admitted to practice pro hac vice in other states.. Representing clients who have been injured by neglectful physicians, drug companies, medical device manufacturers and others requires a special mixture of compassion and unshakeable determination. As a respected Chicago attorney, Pete has earned his place among the city’s elite attorneys specializing in personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. His many wins against multinational drug companies, insurance company mitigation legal teams and other formidable opponents have resulted in multiple awards by his peers.. Mr. Flowers is a 2021 Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer. He is also a member of the Summit Council and the Million Dollar Advocate Forum for resolving many cases greater than $1 million. Mr. Flowers is an active member and past president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.. Pete Flowers leaves nothing to chance during trial preparations, pre trial depositions and interviews. His trial prep team is meticulous in assembling documentary evidence, respected medical expert testimony and witnesses which all culminate in irrefutable proof that his clients deserve significant compensation for their injuries and losses.. Taking on difficult and complex cases is a challenge that many Chicago attorneys avoid due to the commitment of time and resources that these cases require. As a partner in one of the city’s top law firms, Pete Flowers has confronted many of the world’s largest medical device manufacturers, winning his clients meaningful settlements and awards. Cases involving medical issues must meet a high level of proof to overcome the generally held idea that medical doctors are trying to help their patients and that injuries and death are part of the process.. Knowing this, Pete has assembled a team of professionals fully capable of communication complex medical issues to judges and jury members who are not medically trained. This clear, focused approach to presenting his case is one of the many stellar traits that set him apart as a leading attorney among Chicago’s best medical malpractice advocates.

Paul J Wisniewski has been in private practice for over thirty years.  Based in Chicago, his firm provides a wide variety of legal services to business clients and specializes in counseling domestic and International manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors and on compliance with the laws enforced by the FDA, FTC, EPA, USDA, DEA, US Postal Service, US Customs and Border Protection and parallel State administrative agencies.  He agressively defends the rights of clients facing inspections, investigations, administrative actions and formal prosecutions advanced by Federal and State administrative agencies and assists businesses in preparing reports and other submissions required for products regulated by a long list of Administrative agencies.

Paul Greenberg is the managing member of the law firm of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg. When clients need an experienced dog bite lawyer, car accident attorney, or personal injury lawyer, they know they can trust Paul Greenberg.. In addition to being an experienced personal injury attorney in the federal and state courts, Paul has been an adjunct professor of appellate advocacy at Loyola University School of Law and has authored several articles on a wide array of legal topics.

Paul Burnson is a defense attorney with Chicago Trusted Attorneys. Paul attended Illinois State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus on Constitutional Law. Immediately after graduating from Illinois State, Paul began law school at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.. At John Marshall, Paul was a member of the International Human Rights Clinic, where he and his fellow students counseled numerous clients through the asylum process. In addition, Paul was a member of the Restorative Justice program, where he spent a semester counseling and teaching Restorative Justice practices to teachers and students at Hamline Elementary School. Paul also worked as a law clerk for David M. Smith Attorney at Law, P.C. throughout law school and gained valuable insight and skills that prepared him for practice.. After graduating from John Marshall, Paul was hired as an Associate Attorney with Chicago Trusted Attorneys, where he specializes in traffic violation, aggravated speeding citation, suspended and revoked drivers license, DUI, misdemeanor, and felony matters.. Paul has successfully represented clients with a litany of charges, spanning from simple traffic tickets to Class X Felony drug cases resulting in complete dismissal of charges. Clients with specialty licenses such as a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) trust Paul to protect their driving record so they can continue to financially provide for their families. Paul vigorously defends his clients and leaves no stone unturned. He has won numerous cases in which his client’s livelihood was on the line and a positive result seemed impossible.

Nancy M. Vizer concentrates her practice in immigration law. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association., where she has served on several committees.  Her mission as an attorney is to provide employment and family sponsored immigration, with personalized service, to clients worldwide.. Ms. Vizer has experience in most aspects of immigration law, and is a frequent speaker about immigration topics at community and legal events. She has prepared and submitted numerous applications for business-related visas for immigrants and nonimmigrants. Her clients have included both small and large business enterprises in many fields, including universities, high tech, hospitality, marketing and healthcare. She has also assisted many clients to sponsor family members for permanent residence.. In addition to her law degree, Ms. Vizer has a masters in business administration, which assists her in understanding and working with the unique needs of her corporate clients.. As an immigration attorney licensed in Illinois and Virginia, Ms. Vizer is authorized to represent clients anywhere in the United States and internationally.

Named one of “America’s Best Lawyers” by Forbes Radio™, Jeffery M. Leving is the internationally acclaimed author of two ground-breaking books, Fathers’ Rights and Divorce Wars and was selected by his peers as one of Illinois’ top attorneys.. Jeffery Leving received his Juris Doctor from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law in 1979. He is licensed to practice law inIllinois, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, . 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court and is world-renown as a pioneer of the Fathers’ Rights Movement.. His professional associations include the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, the McHenry County Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, the LaSalle County Bar Association, the Federal Trial Bar, and the Decalogue Society of Lawyers.

My practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, charitable planning, and business succession planning. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to representing musicians, songwriters, entertainers and recording artists. Many of these clients have special estate planning concerns that include the valuation and disposition of intellectual property rights, royalty income, valuable memorabilia and artwork, and merchandising contracts. Many non-profit entities, including private foundations, charitable trusts, and publicly supported charities also rely on me for legal advice. In connection with this practice, I have represented several large charitable organizations in contested estate and trust matters, recovering millions of dollars of embezzled and misappropriated funds. In addition, I regularly advise executors, trustees and beneficiaries on all aspects of estate and trust administration. This representation includes tax planning, court filings, the collection and distribution of assets, the preparation of tax returns, and the resolution of trust and estate disputes. I am actively involved in several professional organizations associated with the estate planning community, including ACTEC (American College of Trust & Estate Counsel), the premier national organization of trust and estate lawyers. I also serve as the Vice President of the Chicago Estate Planning Council, an organization of more than 650 estate planning professionals. In addition, I previously chaired the Estate & Gift Tax Division of the Federal Tax Committee of the Chicago Bar Association. Finally, I am a member of Professional Advisory Committee of the Chicago Community Trust, one of the largest public charities serving the greater Chicagoland area. When not practicing law, I enjoy playing golf, reading historical fiction, biking, scuba diving, and spending quality time with my wife and three young daughters.

My name is Brad Kaye and I am a family law attorney.. The most important thing in selecting an attorney is finding someone who is the right fit for you.. I am a tireless advocate for my clients.  I can always be reached. I'm always early, never late. Plus, while you should never trust anyone who guarantees you an outcome in court, I can promise that I'll always protect your interests.. If you are looking for an attorney who will give it to you straight and never forgets the human element of all family law matters, then I am the right fit for you.. Please give me a call today to discuss whatever your issue is, and I'll do my absolute best to make any problem, no matter how challenging, as painless and cost-effective as possible.

My legal practice focuses on tax and estate planning for individuals and families. I represent executives, physicians, lawyers, traders, farmers, business owners as well as family offices. My experience ranges from addressing routine estate planning matters to the most sophisticated estate tax and asset protection concerns for wealthy individuals including family limited partnerships, charitable remainder trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, sales to grantor trusts, private annuities, domestic asset protection trusts and other irrevocable trusts. I am a Certified Public Accountant and LL.M. in taxation graduate. As such, I focus a substantial portion of my practice helping clients navigate complex income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax issues. I have received the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating of "AV Preeminent" for professional expertise in estate planning and taxation. I am also the leader of the Chicago Iowa Club (). Please feel free to let me know if you ever have any estate questions or would like more information about the club.

My goal as a lawyer is to provide the best possible representation to inviduals.  I do not employ any single approach to accomplish this.  Instead, I hope to use a creative approach unique to each case.

My firm focuses on family law including divorce, child custody, visitation (parenting time), maintenance (alimony), child support, orders of portection and appeals related to family law.. In addition to litigation services, I am a certified mediator and also practice collaborative law.  I represent clients across the United States and internationally for Hague porceedings and litigation based in Illinois.  I represent lawyers, business professionals and union members.. I have written more than 25 appeals and have argued before the Appellate Court (First District) and the Illinois Supreme Court.  I also have successfully settled cases at the appellate level.. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I recived a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1997.  I worked for two family law firms before opening my own practice in 2003.. I am an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Forensic Forum and Womens Bar Association of Illinois.

Mr. White is a securities arbitration and employment attorney. He has experience representing investors in securities disputes with their brokerage firm or financial advisor.  He also has experience representing brokerage firms in employment/contract disputes with former financial advisors.  He has handled over 700 FINRA (formerly NASD) arbitration matters, as well as handlings cases in County, Circuit and State Court.

Mr. Stefanowicz graduated from DePaulUniversity in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1992 from DePaulUniversity after completing his legal studies at DePaul and the University of Innsbruck, Austria, where he studied under William Rehnquist, Chief Judge of the United States Supreme Court. While at DePaulUniversity he served as the Managing Editor of Notes and Comments for the DePaul Business Law Journal and is a former a member of the DePaul University and the DePaul College of Law Alumni Boards.  Mr. Stefanowicz was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1992.  Mr. Stefanowicz is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (general and trial bar), and the State of Illinois.. Mr. Stefanowicz concentrates his practice in the area of litigation.  His litigation experience includes trial work at the state and federal levels as well as participating in alternative dispute resolution procedures.  He has obtained numerous jury and bench verdicts and settlements with values exceeding a million dollars in personal injury, medical/professional negligence, motor vehicle, elevator failure, premises liability, product liability and commercial litigation claims.  His appellate litigation experience includes briefing and arguing cases at the state appellate court level.. Mr. Stefanowicz is a member and past lecturer of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.  As a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association he has been appointed to work on the sub-committees for medical negligence and legislative review and has served on ITLA’s Board of Managers.  As a member of the ISBA & ITLA, he is a published author (See Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Briefs, Vol. 46, No. 2 and Vol. 47, No. 2) and has been appointed to work on the sub-committees for the ARDC, Civil Practice and Procedure, Cable Television Programming, Judicial Candidate Evaluations, the Allerton House Conference, Publications and Medical Malpractice.  Mr. Stefanowicz is also a member of The Advocate’s Society of Chicago & has lectured for the National Business Institute on the topic of Nursing Home Malpractice.. Mr. Stefanowicz has given numerous radio, television and print media interviews while representing a number of clients whose cases have garnered intense media coverage.  His personal experience also includes serving four years as a law enforcement agent and he is currently serving a four year term as Trustee in NorwoodParkTownship.

Mr. Loizzi has represented victims of caststrophic injuries since 1992.  In that time, his dedication to his clients  and the legal profession is unsurpassed.  He cares deeply about alll of his clients and their families.  Litigation involves a great deal of prepaparation. Loizzi Law Offices has the experience and knowledge to handle any case throughtout the state of Illinois, both at the state and federal level.  Loizzi Law Offices has handled jury trials in Chicago and all of its surrounding counties.  Mr. Loizzi takes great pride in the relationships he has forged throughout the his 22 years as an attorney.  Many of Loizzi Law Offices' clients are returning clients.  He has also earned the respect and confidence of his opponents.  Loizzi Law Offices' experience and dedication make them a good fit for any case.

Mr. Goldman is the Founder and Managing Partner of Navigator Law Group, a boutique law firm focused on corporate and international projects including M&A, securities, technology transactions and significant work with start-ups and angel investing groups. He also represents private and family owned businesses in the restructuring of ownership interests and governance relationships.. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in economics (minor in mathematics) and then obtained a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School (Order of the Coif and cum laude). Following a clerkship for a federal judge in San Francisco, he spent the first 15 years of his career in New York City where he practiced corporate, securities and M&A law with among others Cleary Gottlieb, a leading Wall Street law firm (including several years in their Paris office). While in New York, Mr. Goldman also established a merchant bank, Abacus & Associates LP, where he was a Managing Director and General Counsel.. After returning to Chicago, he spent 15 years at Altheimer & Gray where he Chaired both the Corporate and International Departments and eventually became Co-Chairman of the Firm. At Altheimer & Gray, he opened 10 offices overseas and hired and was responsible for 500 people including 165 lawyers, building a new business for the firm. He opened the first US law office in Warsaw and obtained one of the first licenses for a US law firm in China in Shanghai.. Mr. Goldman served on the Investment Committee of four investment funds ($14 million in total) established by Altheimer & Gray to make private equity, venture capital and real estate investments. He was also a Co-Founder of JustWrite EMR, an electronic medical records start up. He has served as a mentor and a judge for the College New Venture Challenge at the University of Chicago since its inception in the 2012-2013 Term, where he has given both legal and business model advice. He was also a mentor and judge at the inaugural 3 Day Startup Competition at the University of Chicago in 2014. Mr. Goldman participated in the 2010 Hapak Seminar on Entrepreneurship of the Booth School of Business of the University of Chicago.. He was a long-standing member of the Board of Trustees of the Ravinia Festival and the Board of Directors of the Ryan Opera Center at the Lyric Opera, and is on the Board of Trustees of the Glencoe Public Library, a Commissioner on the Glencoe Plan Commission, a founding member of the Chicago China Sister Cities Committee and a member of the Board of the Misericordia Family Association.. Mr. Goldman is admitted to practice in Illinois, New York and California.

Mr. Downs was President of the Illinois State Bar Association in 2005-2006 and was a member of the ISBA task force on attorneys for minority children, which drafted the Illinois revised child representative law.  He also chaired the ISBA Family law Section Council and was Chair of the Chicago Bar Association Matrimonial Law Committee.  He was also one of four recipients of the 1995 American Bar Foundation Family Law Pro Bono Services Award.  Mr. Downs' efforts have also been recognized by the Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and others.  He did his undergraduate work at Grinnell College, where he was awarded their Distinguished Alumni Award, and he received his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, where he was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2009.

Michael A. Zalay practices in the area of corporate law. He represents a variety of clients covering a wide range of industries with regard to their transactional and contractual needs. Mr. Zalay’s experience includes formation, corporate governance, acquisition and disposition matters, capital raising transactions, private offerings as well as the structuring and negotiating of distribution and supply agreements, manufacturing agreements, service agreements, reseller agreements, purchase and sale contracts and commercial and retail leases. Mr. Zalay represents multiple restaurant and nightclub owners in all aspects of their businesses. He has represented lenders and borrowers in the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of loan documents for both real estate and asset based transactions. In addition, Mr. Zalay provides many clients ongoing legal consultation as "part-time" general counsel.. Mr. Zalay is a member of the American, Illinois and Chicago Bar Associations. He also serves as a board member of the Medical Research Junior Board Foundation (MRJBF) of Children's Memorial Hospital. Mr. Zalay has been named as an “Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star,” which touts the state's top 2.5% of up-and-coming attorneys under the age of 40.

Meghan P. Murray is an associate in the firm’s Chicago office, where she focuses on representing Illinois employers in workers’ compensation matters.. Meghan is adept at handling the demands and intricacies of workers’ compensation defense at every stage. Her practice includes conducting direct and cross-examination deposition of expert physicians; trial preparation, including case investigation, development of trial strategy, witness preparation, and motion practice; and conducting trials, through preparation and delivery of opening statements, witness testimony, and controlling the course of a trial. Meghan also handles trial and appellate briefs.. Meghan’s experience defending employers and insurers extends to personal injury and a variety of civil litigation matters, including employer liability, construction and other workplace accidents, insurance law, third-party defense, and subrogation claims.. In addition to her trial work, Meghan advises worldwide claims management corporations on legal strategy. She also routinely negotiates and drafts settlement contracts.. Meghan graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she was a staff member of the Health Law Journal and an oralist on the school’s National Moot Court Team, as well as an oralist and brief writer on the Chicago Bar Review Moot Court Team. Meghan was the university’s 37th Annual Intra School Moot Court Champion, winning Best Oral Argument and beating out 200 participants before three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. She graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign James Scholar Honors Program with a dual Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish.

Matthew Kriezelman is an Partner at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC. He regularly practices Immigration law before the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Federal District Courts and Courts of Appeals.. Matthew has traveled extensively throughout the country to represent immigrants before USCIS, ICE and various Immigration Courts.. He has extensive experience litigating Immigration related issues before the Federal District Court.  Matthew has filed numerous claims under the Administrative Procedures Act to ask that the District Court force the Department of Homeland Security to make a final decision in a case.  Often this has resulted in immediate decisions in cases which had been pending well beyond normal processing times.  Matthew has also filed numerous actions to ask that the District Court review denials of final administrative decisions.. Matthew currently serves as a co-chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Liaison Committee with the Chicago USCIS District office.  Matthew maintains offices in Chicago and Waukegan.. Matthew is currently an instructor at Loyola University Chicago, Insitute of Paralegal Studies, teaching a course in Immigratoin Law.

Mario Utreras is Principal and Founder of Utreras Law Offices, a firm representing businesses and individuals in concentrated aspects of litigation-related matters, including:

- Employment Discrimination and Harassment
- Unpaid Wages and Overtime Pay
- Criminal Defense (misdemeanors and felonies)
- DUI & Driver's License Reinstatement
- Business & Consumer Litigation
- Divorce & Family Law
- Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

Marcy Newman is recognized as a leading domestic relations attorney in Chicago and across Illinois. She is a skilled counselor with significant experience advising clients as they navigate life-changing events and legal matters crucial to their futures. Since 1979, Ms. Newman has focused exclusively on family law and the issues inherent to divorce, parental allocation, paternity, and separation. She is also a trained mediator, and has been appointed in numerous cases as a Guardian Ad Litem on behalf of minor children.. Representing clients in both traditional and same sex relationships, men and women, she uses her expertise and compassion to guide spouses, life partners and families through the process.  Marcy has extensive experience in all aspects of family law including, but not limited to:  divorce, legal separation, child support modification, division of assets, maintenance awards, modification of maintenance awards, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities (f/k/a custody), and drafting of prenuptial agreements.. Ms. Newman is recognized by her peers for her contributions to family law. Every year since 2006, she has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers, an honor requiring a nomination by fellow attorneys in domestic relations, and available to only 5 percent of the lawyers in the state. In 2013 and 2014 Chicago Magazine recognized her as one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in the State of Illinois, and she has been named a “Leading Lawyer.”

Legal Experience. Jeffrey Marks is one of the leading real estate attorneys in the Chicago area with more than a decade of experience. His practice stretches throughout the Chicagoland area including Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties and focuses on representing buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate including sophisticated real estate investors and developers. Mr. Marks has given over 150 presentations to realtors throughout Chicago and its suburbs and is one of the most sought-after speakers in his field.. Jeffrey and his dedicated team of three real estate paralegals are prepared to help in any aspect of a real estate transaction including but not limited to buying and selling homes, drafting and negotiating leases, homeowner association issues, commercial transactions and title claims.. Education. Jeffrey graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in Chicago, Illinois in 2006, making law his second career after spending 10 years as a video game designer and producer.. Awards and Honors. Jeffrey was named a rising star by his peers in the area of real estate law and was named a SuperLawyer by his peers in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Mr. Marks has garnered excellent online reviews by both realtors and clients. Jeffrey Marks has a perfect 10/10 rating on AVVO.. Please call Jeffrey Marks anytime to set up a meeting for a free consulation. Jeffrey will meet you at his offices in Chicago or the suburbs. Remember, Jeffrey Marks never charges for a consultation.