The Chicago law office of Michael Rosenblat has moved from the Chicago Loop to Northbrook to provide easier commutes for clients. The new location offers ample free parking and easy access to I-94 and I-294 and is located just north of Dundee on Skokie Boulevard, at 707 Skokie Blvd., Suite 600, Northbrook. The new office telephone number is (847) 480-2390.
“I am very excited to have moved the office and I believe that my clients, even those in the southern suburbs will find this location more convenient then the loop. I will however keep a Chicago Loop presence for those clients who still find going downtown easier” said Mike Rosenblat. Rosenblat’s practice focuses on criminal law, qui tam litigation, False Claims Act, civil rights, and military justice.
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March 27, 2012 |
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March 22, 2012 |
People
David Russell Green, age 46, died February 7, 2012, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born on January 28, 1966 in Waukegan, Illinois, son of Thomas and Leatrice Russell Green.
He attended elementary schools in Waukegan and graduated from Libertyville High School in 1984. He received degrees from Western Illinois University and Lewis University prior to entering John Marshall Law School. David received his law degree and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in April 2001.
He practiced in Illinois until 2003 when he moved to Arizona, where he practiced until his death.
He is survived by his parents and a sister, Lisa A. Green of St. Louis, Missouri. He will always be remembered for his sparkling humor, tremendous love for golf and relentless courage during many difficult times. He is greatly loved and will be greatly missed. A private family burial will take place in Libertyville, Illinois.
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March 22, 2012 |
People
Stephen P. Carponelli "Steve," 64, died Thursday, March 1, 2012, at his home in Barrington Hills, Ill., after a courageous fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS/"Lou Gehrig's Disease").
Born Dec. 11, 1947, in Chicago, to Peter J. and Diana M. Carponelli, he graduated from Forest View High School in Mount Prospect, Ill., in 1965. An athlete, he played baseball and football at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was also a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He graduated in 1969, earning a bachelor of science degree in marketing. He earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1972, graduating cum laude from The John Marshall School of Law, and was admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court of Illinois that same year.
Early in his career, Steve co-founded the law firm Carponelli & Krug with friend, Robert F. Krug Jr. Over the course of his 40-year career, Steve combined the teamwork and competitive drive gained from athletics with the business acumen he developed at Drake and the knowledge and advocacy learned at John Marshall to become a highly respected litigator. He was a multi-year member of the Justinian Society of Lawyers, Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
Steve was nominated by his peers to the Leading Lawyers' Network, Super Lawyers, and the trial lawyer honorary society, Litigation Counsel of America. In addition to his winning trial work, he also argued cases before the Appellate Court of Illinois, the Supreme Court of Illinois, United States District Court, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States.
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March 22, 2012 |
People
John Carlton Sands, age 82, passed away with his family by his side, on March 1, 2012. John was born in Chicago on Aug. 16, 1929 to Lily Johnson.
John graduated from Austin High School and the University of Illinois. He received his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in Chicago in 1958.
John served in Army Military Intelligence from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War. John devoted his 50 years as a plaintiff's trial lawyer to representing railroad and maritime workers who were unable to represent themselves. He was a distinguished member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys and the Illinois Trial Lawyer's Association, among others.
John will be remembered as being proud, determined and no friend to defeat. He was known for his strong will, spirit, protectiveness, compassion and lasting love for his family. John was able to travel the world pursuing his favorite pastime, fly fishing. He was a jazz, sports, opera, theater, movie and history enthusiast.
John is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Beverly; son, Jon Sands (Patty); son, Scott Sands (Dale); daughter, Colleen MacKimm (David), all born of his first marriage to Dianne Sands; he is also survived by Brandon, Carly, Elizabeth, Gracie, Lily, Ryan, Charles and Faith, his eight wonderful grandchildren that fulfilled his life.
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March 22, 2012 |
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Take some time to break away from work and bring your family to a wonderful luncheon. Phi Alpha Delta Law (PAD) Fraternity, International, Chicago Alumni Chapter is hosting a benefit to support the Misericorida-Heart of Mercy home in Chicago on Sunday, March 25.
Misericorida is a 31-acre residential facility that provides services and programs for persons with developmental disabilities. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, it has its own gift shop and fabulous bakery that produces, among other treats, traditional Irish soda bread, which will be served at the corned beef and cabbage luncheon. This fun and very worthwhile fundraising event is scheduled to start around noon on Sunday, March 25th with a buffet luncheon at 1 p.m. Honorary co-chairs for the 2012 St. PADdy’s Day Family Fest will be former Cook County State’s Attorney Richard A. Devine and ISBA Past President John G. O’Brien and retired Judge Sheila Murphy. Misericordia currently serves over 600 children and adults and is operated by the Sisters of Mercy. It is located at 6300 N. Ridge Road in Chicago.
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March 20, 2012 |
Practice News
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March 15, 2012 |
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Stellato & Schwartz, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addtion of Kevin B. Lahm. He is a graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law and will be working in the firm's Chicago office.
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March 13, 2012 |
People
The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is pleased to announce the opening of our Personal Injury Practice in Illinois, now serving the greater Chicago Area.
Serving both Michigan and Illinois, personal injury attorneys Bryan J. Waldman, James F. Graves and James M. Hofer specialize in representing plaintiffs in cases involving catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death.
Conveniently located Downtown, contact us at 321 N. Clark Street, 5th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60654-4714
Main Office: (312) 332-6162
Toll Free: (866) 758-0031We handle cases involving:
- Personal Injury
- Auto Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Aviation Casualty
- Products Liability
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Medical Malpractice
- Construction Accidents
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March 13, 2012 |
People
Krieg DeVault is pleased to announce that Chicago office attorney Mark W. Bina was recently appointed to serve as a member of the Hearing Board for the Illinois Supreme Court’s Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).
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March 9, 2012 |
Practice News
Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court and Chief Judge Kathy Bradshaw Elliott of the 21st Judicial Circuit announced Friday that news cameras will be allowed in criminal trial courts in Kankakee County under a pilot program approved by the Supreme Court earlier this year. The 21st Circuit becomes the second circuit in Illinois approved by the Court for cameras in the courtroom and will join the 14th Judicial Circuit where extended media coverage has already been implemented under the experimental program.
"I am very pleased that Chief Judge Elliott has applied and has been approved by the Supreme Court to take part in the project," said Chief Justice Kilbride. "I'm informed that the Chief Judge has met with stakeholders in the courtrooms and that they, too, have expressed not only their interest but their enthusiasm for the program.
"The pilot program has been proceeding in the Quad Cities area with the cooperation of the media, judges, courtroom and county personnel for more than a month," said Chief Justice Kilbride."This will be another step to see if we can carefully balance the goals of greater openness and access with the guaranteed rights of defendants and parties to have fair proceedings."
The 21st Circuit is comprised of Kankakee and Iroquois counties, but for now Chief Judge Elliott asked that the experimental program proceed only in the criminal courts in Kankakee County to provide a model before it is expanded to other courtrooms in the circuit.