Effective March 1, 2012, the Family Law Offices of Peter R. Olson and Steele Law Firm, LLC have joined forces to form the Chicago Family Law Group, LLC. Peter R. Olson is a Partner and Kelly D. Thames is an Associate with the Firm. The new firm will be a highly specialized Chicago boutique family law practice focused on top notch client service and providing the highest quality legal representation.
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May 24, 2012 |
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May 16, 2012 |
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Associate Andrew J. Albright joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP from Eichhorn & Eichhorn, LLP, where he was also an associate. He focuses his practice on Medical Negligence and Healthcare, Product Liability, and Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes. Mr. Albright received his J.D. from Indiana University – Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2010 and his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 2006. He is admitted to practice law in both Illinois and Indiana.
Associate Claire A. Floore comes to Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP from Larsen Law Firm, PC, where she was also an associate. She focuses her practice on Asbestos Litigation. Ms. Floore received her J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 2011 and her B.A. from the College of Charleston in 2008. She is admitted to practice law in Illinois.
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May 4, 2012 |
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Polsinelli Shughart in Chicago continues its growth with the addition of Mary Clare Bonaccorsi, who led the health care and life sciences practice at her prior firm.
Bonaccorsi, who will practice in Chicago, has a national practice and advises clients on litigation, regulatory, compliance, and risk management matters. Her clients include home medical equipment suppliers, manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and health care providers, including hospitals, health systems, surgery centers, and long term care facilities. She is excited about building the Chicago office and joining the sixth largest health practice in the nation.
“The firm’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to emerging industries, including health care and life sciences, was attractive to our group,” said Bonaccorsi. “I look forward to collaborating with transactional and health care lawyers who have a deep and practical understanding of our clients’ business operations and legal needs, and am proud to be associated with such high quality practitioners.”
About Polsinelli Shughart
With more than 600 attorneys, Polsinelli Shughart (www.polsinelli.com) is a national law firm that is a recognized leader in the areas of health care, business law, financial services, real estate, and business litigation. -
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The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Alexis Renee Backs has joined the Firm's Chicago office as an associate in the Labor & Employment Group.
Backs' practice focuses on employee benefits and executive compensation. She advises employers and plan sponsors on the design and administration of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans and welfare benefit plans. She routinely counsels clients on regulatory compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code and represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service in connection with determination letter applications and voluntary compliance program submissions under the Employee Plan Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS). Backs is also actively involved in assisting clients sponsoring group health plans prepare for, and comply with, regulatory changes under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) as well as maintain compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA).
Backs also advises employers on the design and implementation of various non-qualified compensation programs (including Section 409A compliance issues) and has experience negotiating and drafting employment agreements, change-in-control agreements, severance agreements and separation and release agreements.
She received her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School and her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Southern California.
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April 23, 2012 |
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Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. welcomes Lorraine Cavataio to the firm as a new shareholder. Lorraine’s practice focus is business law, estate planning, estate and trust administration, litigation and real estate.
Lorraine has more than 17 years experience in representing a wide range of clients. She is a Certified Public Accountant and has effectively resolved numerous estate tax issues over the years. Her proficient knowledge of the Illinois and Missouri state court systems has time and again proven beneficial in providing superior legal counsel to her clients.
Lorraine’s in-depth experience in the estate planning practice has elevated her stature in the legal community and made her a well-respected and sought after lecturer, including being contracted by the state of Illinois to conduct a series of estate planning presentations. She has also authored chapters for the Illinois Institute of Continued Legal Education.
About Sandberg Phoenix
At Sandberg Phoenix, our culture sets us apart from other firms. Guided by strength, character and personality, we believe that collaboration and mutual respect are essential to the success of our firm and our clients. This commitment has positioned our firm as one of the premier full-service law firms in Missouri and Illinois, with 81 attorneys and nearly 100 staff. As we continue to grow, so will our commitment to delivering superior client service. -
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Clifford Law Offices has hired two new associates, both recent graduates of DePaul University College of Law.
Kristofer S. Riddle and Sarah F. King have been hired as associate attorneys at Clifford Law Offices, a nationally renowned Chicago-based personal injury firm.
Riddle worked as a clerk at the firm for the past three years. Prior to attending law school, Riddle worked for the General Counsel’s Office of the New York City Council, for Former New York Congressman Major R. Owens and for Duke University’s School of Public Policy. Riddle received his undergraduate degree from the City University of New York’s City College, majoring in Political Science where he was a McNair Scholar, a Rosenberg/Humphrey fellow and named to the Dean’s List.
Also hired was Sarah F. King who graduated summa cum laude from DePaul Law School, being in the top five percent of her graduating class in May. She was on DePaul Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. For the past two years, King has served as a law clerk to partners Keith Hebeisen and Susan Capra at Clifford Law Offices.
King also received the CALI Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy II, Legal Writing III and Commercial Paper. She was on the Dean’s List. King attended Loyola University of Chicago where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Women’s Studies.
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March 27, 2012 |
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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 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 |
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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 8, 2012 |
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Perkins Coie has announced that Marcelo Halpern has joined the firm as Partner in the Licensing & Technology practice in Chicago. He joins the firm from Latham & Watkins.
Halpern, the co-founder and former chair of Latham & Watkins’ Technology Transactions practice, focuses his practice on transactional, strategic and corporate representation of software, consulting, internet, e-commerce and technology companies, as well as non-technology companies on technology and intellectual property related matters.
“Marcelo is an experienced technology licensing lawyer who will strengthen our technology licensing capability in the Chicago office, the East Coast and nationally,” said Chris Wilson, Chicago Office Managing Partner.
Halpern has extensive experience structuring and negotiating technology and intellectual property-oriented strategic alliances and joint ventures, IT and business process outsourcing, and counseling on digital strategy concerns including open source licensing, data security, data use and privacy issues, including HIPAA, GLB and cross-border data privacy issues. He also works on Internet advertising and sponsorship agreements and intellectual property and technology issues arising in the context of mergers and acquisitions, financing and bankruptcy transactions.