Ungaretti & Harris LLP welcomes four first-year associates to various practice areas within the firm.
Kelly M. Keefe and Michael J. Neville have joined as associates in the Litigation Department. Ms. Keefe earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2009 and her B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 2006. Mr. Neville earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 2009 and his B.A. from Miami University in 2005.
David E. Burciaga has joined as an associate in the Real Estate Department. Mr. Burciaga earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 2009 and his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 2004.
Gina C. Virgo has joined as an associate in the Corporate, Securities and Finance Department. Ms. Virgo earned her J.D. from John Marshall Law School in 2009 and her B.A. from DePaul University in 2006.
Ungaretti & Harris is a Chicago-based law firm with national business, healthcare, litigation, and government practices. The firm represents domestic and international clients including Fortune 500, mid-market, and small businesses; private equity funds; healthcare providers; energy companies; real estate companies; financial institutions; professional organizations; and government agencies.
Chicago Area
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January 20, 2010 |
People
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January 20, 2010 |
People
[caption id="attachment_7576" align="alignright" width="125" caption="Susan Schwartz"][/caption] Susan Schwartz, a partner and medical malpractice attorney at the law firm of Corboy & Demetrio, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Women's Bar Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that provides scholarships, awards and financial aid to women attending law school in Illinois. Susan will serve a three-year term as a Director. Susan joined Corboy & Demetrio in 1980 following graduation from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and became a partner in 1994. An experienced and successful trial lawyer with numerous multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements, Susan represents patients and their families in complex medical negligence personal injury and wrongful death actions. She is an active member of many bar associations, is a contributing author for several legal publications and lectures locally and nationally at seminars and continuing legal education programs on topics ranging from trial practice techniques to alternative methods of dispute resolution. Named one of the top 100 Leading Women Lawyers in Illinois, Susan is also ranked in the top 5% of all Illinois attorneys. She has been designated an "Illinois Super Lawyer," and has achieved the highest possible rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
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January 19, 2010
State
- Supreme Court won't hear carp case, Chicago Tribune
Central Illinois
- Parents of dead father seek right to visit girl, Springfield State Journal-Register
- Man pleads guilty to 1999 murder, will be released from prison, Bloomington Pantagraph
Chicago area
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January 19, 2010 |
People
Longtime ISBA member Arthur Gorov passed away last week at his home in Montana. The Chicago native worked at the personal-injury law firm of Berkson, Gorov and Levin before heading up the legal research department for Cook County Circuit Court. He and his wife moved to Montana seven years ago. "He always declared eagles carried his heart with them," said Billie Lee, his wife, friend and companion of 31 years. "They were the reflection of his soul." Read the full obituary in the Chicago Sun-Times.
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January 19, 2010 |
People
Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd. welcomes Scott Bieber as a partner of the firm. Bieber has been practicing law for 27 years and focuses his practice on family wealth preservation, federal transfer taxation and family business planning. A published author and frequent speaker for attorneys, accountants and other professionals on business planning and wealth preservation topics, Bieber is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and is an Editorial Board member of Estate Planning magazine. Bieber has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Trust, Will and Estate Planning Law by the Illinois Leading Lawyers Network, has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate, and is also named in Best Lawyers in America in the area of Trusts and Estates. Before joining Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd. in January 2010, Bieber practiced law at Schiff Hardin LLP. Bieber received his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School and his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania. Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd. is a law firm focused on federal income tax, estate tax and gift tax planning and controversy resolution for individuals and closely-held businesses. The firm is one of the largest law firms devoted exclusively to income tax and estate planning and related litigation in the Chicago area. For more information, visit the firm's website at: www.levinschreder.com.
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January 18, 2010 |
People
Election law expert Michael E. Lavelle Sr. passed away last month after years of battling lupus and liver disease. Mr. Lavelle was a native of County Galway, Ireland, and servied in the Marines from 1957-1960. He received a bachelor's degree from Loyola University and a law degree from John Marshall Law School. "People called him the election czar," his son said. "He took a lot of heat as head of the Chicago election board, but I never heard him speak badly of anybody. He could be trading heated comments with somebody, and later on they would be friends." Click here to read the obituary in the Chicago Sun-Times Click here to read the obituary in the Chicago Tribune
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January 15, 2010
State
- Wills can now be stored at secretary of state's office, Bloomington Pantagraph
Chicago area
- Zion man flees courtroom, bounces off wall in escape attempt, Daily Herald
- Four years in prison for one-punch killing in McHenry Co., Daily Herald
- 2 firms to stay at UBS Tower, Chicago Business
Northern Illinois
- Reid guilty of murder, no death penalty, Quad-City Times
Southern Illinois
- Veteran pleads guilty to threatening staff at Marion VA, The Southern
Nation
- Gay marriage judge abandons web broadcast attempt, Belleville News-Democrat
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January 14, 2010 |
People
[caption id="attachment_7426" align="alignright" width="100" caption="Barbara Downs"][/caption] Barbara A. Downs, Wife and Partner of Robert K. Downs of Downs Law Offices, P.C., recently passed away. Barb and Bob met on July 4, became engaged Aug. 1 and were married Nov. 30, 1963. They have 2 children, Christopher and Kelli (Steve) Seales and 2 grandchildren, Zach and Amanda. Barb worked as a child welfare worker to help put Bob through law school. She received a P.H.T. (Putting Hubby Through) Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1965. Barb received her JD from DePaul University in 1984. She also had an LLM in taxation. She received her B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1961. Member, Family Law Section Council, Sub-Committee on Supreme Court Rules; Association of Family and Conciliation Courts; West Suburban and DuPage County Bar Associations; Past member of the Estate and Probate Section Council. In or about December 2008, Barb wrote an article for the ISBA Family Law Section Council's newsletter regarding an unfair transfer tax on the division of property in divorce cases that caught the attention of many, including Ald. Ed Burke. Action is pending in the Chicago City Council. She was a partner in life and the law to Bob and a loving mother to Chris and Kelli.
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January 14, 2010
Central Illinois
- Lawsuits: Boys zapped in Kankakee school stun gun demo, Springfield State Journal-Register
Chicago area
- Chicago lawyer gets 7 years for role in Refco Inc. fraud, Chicago Business
- Alleged Burge torture victim goes free, Chicago Tribune
- Man ruled insane in 2004 slaying may be permanently institutionalized, Daily Herald
Northern Illinois
- FBI investigating Rock Island County Clerk's Office, Quad-City Times
Southern Illinois
- Fentanyl death blamed in Wal-Mart slip and fall, Madison/St. Clair Record
Nation
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January 13, 2010
Central Illinois
- A Macoupin County judge suspended for threatening statements, Springfield State Journal-Register
- Peoria council tables vote to add FOIA job, Peoria Journal Star
Chicago area
- Supreme Court skeptical of NFL antitrust claim, Chicago Tribune
- Aurora man struck by flying ice will file legal motions to find driver, Daily Herald
- Kane may reconsider ban on video gambling, Beacon News
Southern Illinois
- Judicial candidates running in 3rd and 20th are "recommended" in ISBA poll, Madison/St. Clair Record
Nation
This post is updated with breaking news throughout the day.
