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Ashton J. Hyde practices in the area of tort litigation, where he assists individuals in obtaining fair and adequate compensation for their injuries. His practice is focused in complex medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death actions. He has experience in all aspects of tort litigation, including preliminary investigation, pre-litigation administrative review, pleading and motion practice, discovery, mediation, arbitration and trial. Ashton graduated with highest honors from the University of Utah College of Law, where he was associate editor of the Utah Law Review, a member of the Order of the Coif, a William H. Leary Scholar and winner of several achievement awards. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Weber State University, where he graduated summa cum laude. Ashton is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of both Utah and Nevada.

Mr. Edelman graduated from the American University School of Law in 1981 and is admitted in New York State, the Federal Districts Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well a Washington D.C.. Mr. Edelman was in-house counsel for General Accident Insurance Company, Great American Insurance Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company before entering private practice with the firm of Stangler, Edelman & Binder where he was a partner from 1985 to 1999, prior to forming the firm of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hofstra University and earned my Juris Doctor from Hofstra School of Law magna cum laude, with a concentration in labor and employment law. I was an editor of the school’s labor and employment law journal and was awarded a citation of excellence in torts law. I gained an in-depth understanding of the appellate process when I spent a summer as an intern for an appellate judge in the Second Department. I am affectionately referred to in my office as the “resident scholar.”. I handle the firm’s appellate and motion work. I have contributed to continuing legal education publications, and have given presentations on various topics to high school and college students across Long Island.. I am a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and American Association for Justice.

Bradley Walkon was born and raised in Orange County, California.  In 2011, Mr. Walkon graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara after three years and with honors.  He obtained a degree in Philosophy with a Concentration on Ethics and Public Policy.  In 2014, Mr. Walkon graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.  He earned honors recognition in completing a Concentration in Civil Litigation and Advocacy.. Mr. Walkon was admitted to the State Bar of California in December 2014.  He spent a year working at a prestigious medical malpractice defense firm, where his practice focused on medical-related defense and the representation of physicians, nurses, hospitals, and medical groups.. In 2015, Mr. Walkon joined his father at The Law Offices of Craig S. Walkon.  Bradley inherited his father's sense of justice and commitment to obtaining significant compensation for the victims of medical negligence and personal injuries.

Richard E. Custin is a Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the University of San Diego.   In 2016 he was appointed as an Affiliate Professor of the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at his University.  Rick exercises a practical approach to teaching based upon his experience as owner and manager of a law office and as a litigation attorney.  Rick is a certified mediator and serves as a Director for the InterNational Academy of Dispute Resolution. His writing, research and teaching interests are mediation, medical malpractice and business law.  Rick's most recent publication is in the Journal, Practical Tax Strategies,Social Security:  Projecting The Optimal Collection Age In An Era of Low Investment Returns.  As a member of the California Bar Association and The American Association For Justice he was also appointed to a judge pro-tem assignment in Los Angeles, California.  He served as a judicial law clerk in the Iowa District Court and was the recipient of the Hathaway Kemper Insurance Law Fellowship.  Custin holds active bar memberships in California and Illinois. He is further admitted to practice law before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, The United States Court of Federal Claims, The United States Court of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit and United States District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois, Central District of California and Southern District of California.

Top Chicago Trial Attorney | A Successful Track Record of Millions of Dollars in Results for His Clients. James Karamanis is the founder of Barney & Karamanis, LLP, which concentrates its practice in helping victims of medical malpractice, other personal injuries, trade secret violations, contract disputes and other complex business disputes. James prides himself in his responsiveness to clients needs and inquiries, recognizing the importance for clients to be informed at every stage of their case. One of James’ most notable cases in the breach of contract area was a confidential settlement agreement that was reached where the defendant’s damage estimate ranged from approximately $150 million to $450 million, and the case was settled for an amount approximately equal to the accrual that the defendant had established for the case.. In addition to several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements achieved in the areas of medical negligence, business disputes and other personal injury cases, James also obtained a verdict in what is believed to be the only Plaintiff’s verdict in the State of Illinois for a wrongful birth case, in the amount of $530,000. The suit was brought against an obstetrician/gynecologist and local clinic for failing to inform a 35-year-old pregnant mother of the risks of having an abnormal child over the age of 35, and failing to offer her amniocentesis testing. The clinic’s physician also mistakenly assessed gestational age at 23 weeks when the age of the fetus was, in actuality, 16 weeks.. For the past two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, James has been selected by his peers and named by Chicago Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in Chicago. Additionally, he has been rated as a Super Lawyer, which recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is an independent rating service basing its selection process on peer nominations and peer evaluations.. Most recently, James serves as lead counsel on behalf of the Chicago JRW Little League players who were unceremoniously stripped of their title by Little League Baseball in the case of Butler et al. vs. Little League et al., Cook County Ct. No. 2018-L-000178. His press conference can be seen on YouTube at the following link: . James prides himself in representing the underdog against major corporations in the classic spirit of David versus Goliath.. James was born in Beloit, Wisconsin and made his way to the East Coast before coming to Illinois to practice law. His motivation stems from the people he helps. In James’s mind, nothing beats a David and Goliath story. He speaks fluent Greek, which makes him a valuable asset in today’s diverse communities.

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.

My practice is focused on trials involving serious injury and wrongful death. I handles cases stemming from auto, truck, and bus accidents, medical negligence, unsafe property conditions, construction injuries, dangerous products, and police misconduct

Matthew Basinger has a bachelor of science degree from Ohio University and a law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He started his career as an assistant prosecuting attorney outside of Cleveland and moved into private practice there before moving to Chicago in 2005 to concentrate in the personal injury field. He joined Donald A. Shapiro, Ltd. in 2007 and became a partner in 2012.  In 2019 the firm was renamed Shapiro, Cohen & Basinger, Ltd.. Shapiro, Cohen & Basinger, Ltd. handles personal injury cases exclusively, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, and motor vehicle accidents.. www.scb-lawyers.com