LItigation lawyers in Illinois John Hopkins to Julie Johnston-Ahlen

Firm: John J. Hopkins & Associates, P.C.

500 East 6th Street , Alton , Illinois 62002

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Litigation

The son and grandson of ironworkers, Mr. Hopkins was taught the value of hard work at an early age. Working out of Ironworkers Local 392 in East St. Louis, Illinois, he financed his college and law school by working in the trade. The lessons learned on the job site have guided him well through his 40 years of practice, representing the interests of working men and women throughout the Southern Illinois area.. Mr. Hopkins focuses his practice in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, nursing home litigation and workers' compensation. He has achieved success before both the Illinois and the United States Supreme Court, and in the year 2000 was voted as the best attorney in the Tri-City (Granite City) area. In 2002, Mr. Hopkins was elected as a fellow of the American Bar Association, an honor reserved for less than 1% of the legal profession.. We have won Major Personal Injury and Class Action Cases. Recently, we reached a settlement of 28 Million dollars in Farmer vs. Jackson National Life.

Firm: JD Law, LLC

10 Illinois St Suite 110 , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Litigation

A member of the Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois, Jordan is the founder of the law firm of JD Law, LLC. Some of Jordan's more notable case results include:. This wide array of legal experience allows Jordan to advise clients on intersecting matters across many fields of law and take creative and insightful approaches to solving his clients' legal issues. Jordan is currently admitted to practice law in Illinois, Colorado, the United States District Courts for the Districts of Colorado, Northern Illinois and Indiana and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Districts of Colorado and Northern Illinois.

Firm: CDH Law Group, LLC

2000 W Galena Blvd , Aurora , Illinois 60506

Practice Areas: Collections, Divorce, Personal Injury, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Novack and Macey, LLP

100 N. Riverside Plaza , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation

I concentrate my practice in civil litigation with an emphasis on complex commercial matters and professional negligence defense.  I have defended professional misconduct claims brought against attorneys and insurance brokers.  I also have represented clients in matters involving trademark infringement and trade secret misappropriation and have worked closely with both employees and employers on issues related to restrictive covenants contained in employment agreements.. I have been involved in all stages of litigation at both the trial and appellate level.  I have successfully briefed and argued summary judgment motions in state and federal court.  I have deposed and defended the depositions of key fact and expert witnesses.   I have prepared cases for trial and have participated in formal mediation proceedings.. While attending law school, I served as the Research Editor of the Loyola University Law Journal and won the distinction of being named best respondent in the 2003 Niagara International Moot Court Competition.  In 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013, I was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyer’s list of Illinois Rising Stars.. I am a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the American Bar Association.  I also am a member of the Jewish Council for Youth Services’ (JCYS) Board of Directors.  JCYS provides educational and recreational services for children and teens in and around Chicago.

Firm: Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Ltd.

70 West Madison Suite 4000 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Employment, Civil Rights, Commercial Real Estate, Consumer Protection, Litigation, Employment & Labor

Firm: Best Vanderlaan & Harrington

400 E Diehl Rd Ste 280 , Naperville , Illinois 60563

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Kanoski Bresney

237 East Front St. , Bloomington , Illinois 61701

Practice Areas: Litigation

Joe is an Illinois native. Born in Chicago and growing up in Naperville he quickly developed a love of the Midwest. Joe stayed in Illinois when he attended Monmouth College. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, and immediately enrolled in law school. Joe attended DePaul University College of Law, in Chicago, Illinois, where in addition to his rigorous course load he participated in professional intern and externships, including having worked at: the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, Trustmark Companies Insurance General Counsel's Office, and American Medical Association's General Counsel's Office.. Joe graduated from DePaul University College of Law, and obtained his Juris Doctor, in 2013. After taking the bar, Joe worked as Federal Judicial Clerk/Fellow for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. As a Judicial Clerk/Fellow Joe drafted Social Security Appeals opinions for various Magistrate Judges.. Before joining Kanoski Bresney in 2015, Joe served as the Hancock County Assistant State's Attorney. There he handled a wide array of cases including Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Delinquency, and Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Prosecutions. He also handled various civil matters for the County including tax sale hearings and providing departmental advisements.. Joe joined the Kanoski Bresney Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice litigation team, and works with other KB lawyers and employees to advocate for their clients needs.

Firm: The Law Offices of Janusonis & Szudarek, P.C.

16612 W 159th St Ste 202 , Lockport , Illinois 60441

Practice Areas: Litigation

Joseph K. Janusonis has been a licensed Illinois attorney since 2001 and has been practicing family law and divorce law since 2005 His knowledge of family law and the courts help him in assisting you during these difficult and stressful times. Joseph approaches his cases with the goal of helping you to reach a favorable settlement, however, he is experienced and prepared to take your case to trial, should the need arise. Joseph's extensive experience acting as Mediator and a Guardian Ad Litem gives him additional insight into matters of custody, visitation, and issues related to minor children.  Joseph strives to be the best family lawyer for your case.

Firm: Law Office of Jordan Greenberg, LLC

100 S. Saunders Road, Suite 150 , Lake Forest , Illinois 60045

Practice Areas: Business, Criminal Defense, Litigation

Firm: Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius, and Cerulo Chartered

227 N.E. Jefferson , Peoria , Illinois 61602

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Kopka Pinkus Dolin PC

200 W Adams St Ste 1200 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Meyers & Flowers

3 N 2nd St Ste 300 , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Jonathan P. Mincieli has spent over 20 years devoted to giving his community and victims across the country the highest level of representation in times of crisis.“I take very seriously my commitment to serving the people of the Tri-Cities area. I not only work here, I live here, raise my children here, attend church here and coach soccer here. My reputation is everything. I continually strive to be a member of the community that people can turn to and trust in their time of need.”After receiving his law degree cum laude from St. John’s University School of Law, Jonathan established a successful career as a trial lawyer handling personal injury matters involving construction site injuries, medical malpractice, product liability, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and sex abuse. Jon also has extensive experience with commercial matters including contract and warranty disputes and covenants not to compete. After a successful career as a defense attorney, Jonathan joined the firm as a partner in 2015.Since then, Jonathan has resolved hundreds of complex cases and obtained tens of millions in recoveries for his clients. His record-breaking verdicts and vigorous advocacy have earned him selections by his peers as both a Super Lawyer and a Leading Lawyer. His success as a trial lawyer has earned him selection as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff lawyers in Illinois by the National Trial Lawyers Association.Jon’s experience taught him that advocacy alone is not enough. “I learned early in my career that there is no substitute for preparation.” Jon is hard-working, professional, ethical and devoted to the highest level of representation for his clients. His clients recognize his dedication:“Jon made sure I was always informed of the progress and what stage we were in on the case. The case was closed a few months back and I am sure with most law firms you don't hear much from them. Jon has called and emailed several times to make sure our family is doing well. To work with a law firm that works hard on your behalf, that listens and answers your many questions with patience and understanding, then goes above and beyond to check in after everything is finished, that is something I feel makes Meyers and Flowers stand out and above the rest in their field,” said client, Misty.Mr. Mincieli routinely obtains significant recoveries for his clients including a $10,000,000 settlement for the family of a 52-year-old killed in an industrial accident and $850,000 for a young man who was sexually abused by an employee of a health club. He was also a part of the trial team that obtained a record $6,200,000 Kane County verdict for an Elgin man whose knee had to be amputated following surgery due to the negligence of his physicians.Jon is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois as well as federal courts in Illinois, Indiana and New York. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association, Kane County Bar Association and the DuPage County Bar Association.

Firm: Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP

111 E Wacker Dr. , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Appeals, Litigation

JONATHAN B. AMARILIO focuses his practice in civil appellate litigation and has been involved in a number of high profile cases. He has experience representing individuals, small businesses, state and local governments, and a number of Fortune 500 companies before state and federal appellate courts, primarily the Illinois Appellate Court, the Illinois Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Jonathan has also served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois and as a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago in a number of matters. Some of these appellate cases have involved:

Firm: The Collins Law Firm, P.C.

1770 N Park Street Suite 200 , Naperville , Illinois 60563

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Skawski Law Offices, LLC

1220 Kensington Road , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Litigation

John J. Skawski is the Founding and Managing Partner of Skawski Law Offices. His practice focuses on civil litigation with specialties in transportation, defamation, contract disputes, personal injury and construction. He also enjoys a commercial litigation practice representing businesses in contract and tort disputes. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, including General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Motor Company, General Mills, McDonald's Corporation, Motorola, and others in a variety of civil and commercial matters. John is regularly called upon to represent businesses and individuals in complex catastrophic personal injury cases when stakes and damages are high. His successful results obtained through motion or at trial are consistently upheld by appellate courts.. John has been a featured speaker at national seminars and is sought out to provide training dealing with transportation claims. He is a member of the Chicago and DuPage Bar Associations, the Illinois Association of Defense Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, and is a Chair Qualified Arbitrator in both Cook and DuPage Counties.. John and his wife, Sandi, have three sons and reside in a western suburb of Chicago.. EDUCATION. BAR ADMISSIONS. CERTIFICATES. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS. PUBLICATIONS. REPRESENTATIVE CASES. John's goals are to help every client understand their legal options and to represent every client so that their faith in our system is renewed.. We keep clients informed and we strive to communicate in a manner that increases their comfort and knowledge in an efficient manner.. If my firm does not practice in your area of need, we will use our 40 plus years of experience to help find an appropriate lawyer.

Firm: Rock Fusco & Connelly, LLC

321 N Clark St Ste 2200 , Chicago , Illinois 60654

Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning, Litigation

Mr. Rock is a founding member of the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation and civil rights litigation. He represents individuals and corporate clients in a wide variety of matters including commercial disputes, construction litigation, real estate taxation and complex, high-stakes litigation. Mr. Rock advises and represents municipalities and governmental agencies in various issues including civil rights defense, labor and employment, eminent domain, and tax increment financing. Mr. Rock also represents condominium associations and its board members regarding various issues related to the Illinois Condominium Property Act.. Mr. Rock has significant experience in complex litigation matters and has taken many cases to verdict and defended successful verdicts at the appellate level. Mr. Rock is a member of the Federal Trial Bar and has successfully represented clients in hearings, bench trials and jury trials in both State and Federal Courts as well as before various administrative tribunals.. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Rock was an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Mr. Rock authored dozens of appeals on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois and prosecuted hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases in both bench and jury trials.. In addition to his professional duties, Mr. Rock is a member of the Alumni Board of Governors for his alma mater, Loyola University School of Law.  Additionally, Mr. Rock has served as a coach to the mock trial and moot court teams at Loyola University School of Law.  He is also a member of the Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Committee and has served as a mentor to young lawyers through the Illinois State Bar Association. Mr. Rock also participates in the Mentoring Program for Pre-Law Undergraduate Students at Miami University.. Mr. Rock is proud to be a member of the National Executive Board for GiGi’s Playhouse, Inc. a not-for-profit network of Down syndrome awareness and educational centers that provide resources, specialized teaching, and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.  Mr. Rock is also on the Board of Trustees for the Village of Clarendon Hills Police Pension Board.. Mr. Rock has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Law and Politics Magazine and was honored by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company by being named one of the “40 Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois to Watch.

Firm: John Pcolinski Law, P.C.

310 S County Farm Rd Ste H , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Litigation

John J. Pcolinki, Jr. focuses his practice in commercial and civil litigation, mediation, general business practice and appellate law. John is an experienced civil litigator with extensive experience representing individuals and businesses in business governance/dissolution, trade secret and non-competition matters, personal and business banking and real estate matters. His practice has included virtually all types of chancery cases including injunction practice, contested probate estates and guardianships. John acts as a mediator/arbitrator of disputes of all types and has been a certified Arbitrator for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit since 1990. John has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Inc.—the highest available rating for legal ability, adherence to ethical standards, professional reliability, and diligence.

Firm: Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C.

2227 S State Route 157 , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Contracts, Corporate , Mergers & Acquisitions, Probate , Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation

Before joining Goldenberg Heller Antognoli & Rowland, P.C., John McCracken had been a partner with Coffey & McCracken Law Firm since 2001 where he oversaw all litigation matters of the firm and represented clients in a wide range of transactional matters. John has prosecuted and defended a wide variety of lawsuits including shareholder disputes, breaches of contract, title insurance claims, real estate disputes, negligence, fraud, and conspiracy claims.. John has appeared in courtrooms throughout southern and central Illinois and has honed his advocacy skills through hundreds of court appearances in several jurisdictions. John also has a wide range of experience in corporate and transactional matters. In addition to forming new corporate entities for clients, John has represented corporate clients through complex asset and stock purchases, employment matters, real estate developments, and collection matters. A unique area of John’s practice is in the fiber-optic communications industry where he has represented clients in the construction and sale of fiber-optic communication systems.. John’s educational background strengthens his representation of clients, having earned a Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University in 1997, a Master’s of Public Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 1992, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Millikin University in 1990. John stays current on new legal issues through continuing legal education courses attended annually.. John is involved in the Edwardsville community and is pleased to have served on the board of the Edwardsville YMCA and of the Children’s Home and Aid-Southern Illinois Region. In addition to being the Chair of the Fire and Police Commission for the City of Edwardsville, he is a member of the Goshen Rotary Club and serves on the property committee of the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. John and his wife, Stacey, have two children and live in Edwardsville.

Firm: Fornaro Law

1022 South La Grange Road , La Grange , Illinois 60525

Practice Areas: Litigation

John Lara handles a wide-range of legal matters including civil litigation, real estate, estate administration, and bankruptcy.. As a civil litigator John zealously advocates for our clients. He engages in complex litigation including, contract disputes, forcible entry and detainer actions, foreclosure defense, collection matters, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 suits, administrative hearings and various tort proceedings.. John facilities commercial and residential real estate transactions while aggressively negotiating favorable terms and conditions for our clients.. John is an integral part of Fornaro Law and embodies the firm’s “never give up” attitude. John graduated from Benedictine University and then earned his Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School.

Firm: Novack and Macey LLP

100 North Riverside Plaza , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Corporate , Litigation