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  • August 5, 2015 | People
    Robert E. Bradney 1923-2015

    Robert E. Bradney (“Brad”), born August 10, 1923, passed away after a brief illness on July 15, 2015. A lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Brad lived a life that transcended his humble roots.

    He was president of his senior class at both Jacksonville High School and Illinois College. During World War II, he served with the 76th Infantry Division, 1943-1946, in France, Belgium, Luxemburg, and Germany, and was awarded a Purple Heart. Back in the states, he  earned a JD at Harvard Law School in 1950, then returned to Jacksonville where he spent the next half century as a trial lawyer in the firm now known as Rammelkamp Bradney Attorneys at Law.

    A member of the Illinois State Bar Association, he served on many committees over the years, and earned multiple awards and honors, including the Illinois State Bar Association’s Board of Governors Award, induction into the first class of Laureates by the ISBA, and Pillar of the Bar in the Seventh Judicial Circuit for his distinguished professional and community activities. He was a sought-after lecturer to lawyer groups for his expertise in legal ethics and trial tactics.

    He served his community in a number of leadership roles at Trinity Episcopal Church, the YMCA, Morgan County Red Cross, Illinois College, and Passavant Hospital.

  • August 5, 2015 | People
    Daniel C. Fabbri Founds Fabbri Law Offices, P.C.

    Trial attorney Daniel C. Fabbri has founded Fabbri Law Offices, P.C. which opened on August 1, 2015. He opened the firm after most recently working at Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Chicago field legal office (Meachum, Starck, Boyle & Trafman) defending clients insured through the Liberty Mutual family of companies. Prior to Liberty Mutual, for 10 years he practiced at The Collins Law Firm, P.C. located in Naperville, Illinois.

    “I am very proud to have realized a dream of being able to practice law with my own firm, which will allow me to take on legal matters that I find both personally interesting and professionally satisfying,” said Mr. Fabbri.

    Fabbri Law Offices is based in Wheaton, Illinois and will be focused on the representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of areas of litigation across northern Illinois. In addition, Dan will be providing services as a mediator and arbitrator throughout the Chicagoland area, drawing not only on his years of experience representing parties in litigation matters, but also many years of service as an arbitrator for the court annexed arbitration programs in both DuPage and Cook counties.

  • August 5, 2015 | People
    3 lateral associates Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

    Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces the arrival of three lateral associates, including one to its Madison County, Ill. office.

    Associate Kenneth C. Hoffmann joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP from Bollinger Connolly Krause LLC, where he was also an associate. He focuses his practice on Medical Negligence and Healthcare, Construction Litigation, and Product Liability. Mr. Hoffmann received his J.D from DePaul University College of Law in 2011 and his B.A. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008.

    Associate Alejandra M. Rodriguez joins the firm from Huston, May & Fayez, LLC in Chicago, where she was also an associate. She concentrates her practice on Medical Negligence and Healthcare, Family Law and General Trial Practice. Ms. Rodriguez received her J.D. magna cum laude from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Law Center in 2012 and her B.S. with honors from Nova Southeastern University in 2009.

    Associate Abbey A. Fritz, who practices in Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Madison County office, was previously an associate at Brown & James, P.C. in Belleville, Ill. She focuses her practice on Asbestos Litigation and Toxic Tort Litigation. Ms. Fritz received her J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2014 and her B.A. summa cum laude from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2011.

  • July 30, 2015 | People
    Theodore T. Eidukas joins Quarles & Brady Energy Practice Group

    The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Theodore T. Eidukas has joined the firm's Chicago office as a partner in its Energy Practice Group.

    Eidukas' practice focuses on utility regulatory and complex commercial litigation matters, representing clients in all aspects of litigation, including trials, appellate arguments, motion practice, depositions, and other discovery.

    He received his law degree, cum laude, from Northwestern University School of Law, and his bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from Augustana College.

    About Quarles & Brady LLP

    Quarles & Brady is a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 475 attorneys offering an array of legal services to corporate and individual clients that range from small entrepreneurial businesses to Fortune 100 companies, with practice focuses in health care and life sciences, business law, data privacy and security, and complex litigation. The firm has offices in Chicago; Indianapolis; Madison; Milwaukee; Naples, Florida; Phoenix; Scottsdale; Tampa; Tucson; and Washington, D.C. Additional information can be found online at quarles.com, as well as on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

  • July 24, 2015 | People | Practice News
    Magna Carta celebrates 800 years

    ISBA Governor Stephen Komie was among approximately 750 U.S. attorneys who traveled to Runnymede, England to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. The lawyers came to to celebrate the Magna Carta’s worldwide impact while promising to rededicate themselves to the ideals and principles contained in, and inspired by, the famed legal document.

    Among those in attendance at ceremonies before the rededication were Queen Elizabeth II; members of the royal family including Prince Philip, Princess Ann and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby; and U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron. Speakers at the rededication included U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and American Bar Association President William Hubbard. 

    “What happened in these meadows eight centuries ago is as relevant today as it was then,” Prime Minister Cameron said. “All over the world people are still struggling to live by the rule of law, and to see their governments subject to those laws. The countries that have these things tend to be the long-term successes. Those that don’t tend to be the long-term failures.” Three of those successes, according to Cameron, have been the United States, India and South Africa, all former British colonies or dominions.

  • July 24, 2015 | People
    Chuhak & Tecson elevates Evan D. Blewett to associate, Kevin R. Purtill to principal

    Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. is pleased to announce the elevation of Evan D. Blewett to associate and Kevin R. Purtill to principal.

    Blewett started out at Chuhak & Tecson as a law clerk and now practices in a variety of areas related to real estate transactions, commercial litigation and corporate compliance. His practice spans both transactional and litigation work involving representation of corporate clients with an emphasis on regional and national banks. Evan received both his bachelor degree and J.D. from DePaul University.

    Purtill is a member of the firm’s banking, corporate transactions & business law, litigation and real estate practice groups. He represents lenders, corporations and real estate clients in transactional work as well as litigation. Purtill is an active mentor for first- and second-year students at his alma mater, The John Marshall Law School, and enjoys speaking on legal and financial topics.

  • July 21, 2015 | People
    Levin Schreder & Carey welcomes associates Simon N. Johnson, Thomas A. McCann

    Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd. welcomes associates Simon N. Johnson and Thomas A. McCann to the firm.

    Simon is joining the firm's estate planning group and focuses his practice on estate planning for families, executives, entrepreneurs and other high net worth individuals as well as estate and trust administration. Before joining Levin Schreder & Carey Ltd., Simon practiced law at Nixon Peabody in Chicago. Simon received his J.D. from Harvard Law School (2009) and his B.A. in Linguistics and Government from Harvard University (2005). Simon is admitted to practice law in Illinois and New York.

    Before joining the firm, Tom practiced law at McDermott Will & Emery. Tom received his J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago, cum laude (2008), and his B.S.J., cum laude (1999), and his M.S.J., with honors (2001), from Northwestern University. Tom is admitted to practice law in Illinois, before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Tom is joining the firm's Trust and Estate Controversy Resolution Group and focuses his practice on representing corporate fiduciaries and individuals in
    complex trust and estate litigation and representing owners in family business and closely-held business disputes.

    "We are very pleased to have both Simon and Tom join our Firm. Their previous experience will support our continued excellent service to our
    clients," noted Jim Carey, the Firm's Estate Controversy Resolution Group leader.

  • July 21, 2015 | People
    Christine R. W. Quigley joins Schiff Hardin as Partner

    Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that Christine R. W. Quigley joined the firm as a partner in the Private Clients, Trusts and Estates group. She is admitted to practice in New York and Illinois.

    Ms. Quigley’s clientele of successful business owners, private equity and hedge fund principals, and executives of public and privately held companies rely on her to translate their priorities and family dynamics into successful long term plans. A trusted advisor, Ms. Quigley offers extensive experience in wealth transfer planning, tax planning, estate and trust administration, and business succession planning.

    “Schiff Hardin's Private Clients, Trusts and Estates group has long been recognized as a thought leader in our field, and I am honored to be counted among its members,” said Ms. Quigley. “I look forward to continuing to serve clients, now backed by the depth of experience and resources that Schiff brings to the table.”

    Thomas W. Abendroth, leader of the firm’s Private Clients, Trusts and Estates group, commented, “The relationships that Christine fosters with her clients allow her to achieve long-term estate planning success on their behalf. Her thoughtful counsel and legal acumen are a great combination to further strengthen our private client practice, both in Chicago and across the country.”

  • July 20, 2015 | People
    Thomas K. Prindable joins Cogan & Power as Managing Partner

    Personal Injury Litigator Previously Served as Managing Partner of Clifford Law Offices

    Personal injury lawyer Thomas K. Prindable is joining the law firm of Cogan & Power, P.C., as managing partner effective July 15, 2015. He joins the firm from Clifford Law Offices, where he served as managing partner for almost two decades.

    "I'm thrilled to be joining Cogan & Power," Mr. Prindable says. "The opportunity to work with Michael Cogan, John Power and all of the firm's lawyers was an opportunity I couldn't refuse."

    As managing partner at Cogan & Power, Mr. Prindable will work with prospective and new clients and manage the firm's day-to-day operations.

    "Tom Prindable is a senior statesman among Chicago personal injury lawyers and we couldn't be happier to have him join Cogan & Power as managing partner," says Michael Cogan, a partner at Cogan & Power. "He shows true compassion when working with injury victims, and serves as a calm, reassuring presence in the
    aftermath of what are frequently traumatic, stressful events. We're excited to have Tom as part of the Cogan & Power team."

  • July 17, 2015 | People
    Dale named to new post at University of Redlands

    Stanley J. Dale, MA, JD, a mediator in West Hollywood, California has been named Visiting Assistant Professor and Acting Director of the Banta Center for Business, Ethics and Society at the University of Redlands in Redlands, California.