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Jessica is the founding member of Hensley Sendek Law, a family law firm in Wheaton, Illinois. Jessica practices in DuPage, Cook, Will, and Kane counties. Jessica has extensive experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, allocation of parenting time and parental responsibilities, removal of children across state lines or internationally, child support, maintenance, property identification and distribution, high asset marital estates, qualified domestic relations orders, post-decree matters, parentage cases, and appellate matters. Jessica has exclusively practiced family law for the entirety of her career. Jessica listens to all of your needs and understands that no two situations are the...

I was raised on the Northwest side of Chicago by hard working blue-collar parents that both worked to support our family. I have seen firsthand the difficulties people face living paycheck to paycheck trying to support a family. I have also seen the burden placed on a family when one of the bread winners is injured and cannot work. When I was a child, my father was injured by an improperly maintained step right outside our apartment. His injury required that he wear a cast on his leg. As a delivery driver, this meant he could not work...

Michelle Dahlquist concentrates her practice in complex family law matters and has extensive experience handling such issues. Ms. Dahlquist provides clients with an explanation of his/her legal rights and applicable law so that a client can make an informed decision on the relevant issue. She recognizes that each case presents different sets of facts and circumstances and that each person may choose to handle their respective issues in a different manner. While some cases may need to proceed to a contested trial, many cases settle amicably with skillful negotiation. Ms. Dahlquist is a Certified Guardian ad Litem with the...

Alex Fawell is a Family Law and Divorce Attorney based in Wheaton, IL. Attorney Fawell can assist with issues ranging from child custody and child support, spousal support, property division, post-divorce enforcement, and more. He takes an honest and straightforward approach to each case he handles, providing his clients with all of the most up-to-date information so they can understand all options. Visit our website or call 630-871-2400 to schedule your free consultation with the Wheaton attorney.

Jonathan T. Nessler began his legal career with Nessler & Associates in 2007. His practice is focused on personal injury claims, including catastrophic automobile accidents, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Mr. Nessler has dedicated his entire legal career to helping injured people recover for their loss. He is recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in Illinois. He is also recognized by The Law Bulletin Publishing Company Leading Lawyers as an Emerging Lawyer. - Education Bachelor of Science...

Jeffrey Schwartz has worked at Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz since 2006, first as a law clerk and currently as an associate attorney. Jeff’s practice is dedicated to representing victims in medical malpractice, automobile negligence, and premises liability litigation. He has obtained outstanding results in counties throughout the state of Illinois, resulting in millions of dollars recovered on behalf of his clients. His trial experience includes cases involving medical malpractice, automobile collisions and declaratory judgment regarding the applicability of insurance coverage. Additionally, Jeff has successfully briefed and argued a case before the Illinois Appellate Court. As a result of his achievements,...

Christopher Panio received his undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a minor in International Business from the University of Colorado in 2002. He subsequently attended the John Marshall Law School in Chicago where he earned Dean's List honors. During his time at John Marshall, he clerked at Lavin & Nisivaco, for Terrance J. Lavin, now a judge on the Illinois First District Appellate Court, Fifth Division. After graduating from law school, Christopher continued working in the personal injury field, handling complex injury cases on behalf of a prestigious Chicago law firm. With significant trial...

Jonathan L. Pearson is the managing attorney at Pearson Disability Law, LLC. He has been practicing disability law exclusively since 2006 and has helped thousands of disabled individuals in the Chicagoland area receive benefits. Jonathan did his undergraduate work at University of Delaware and received his J.D. at New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. Jonathan chose this area of law to practice because he wanted to help people with disabilities. He has family members who have disabilities and knows first-hand how difficult life can be. Navigating the Social Security Administration system shouldn’t add to your difficulties.

Richard Ian Conner graduated from Western Illinois University in 2010, where he earned a Bachelor in Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Business. He obtained his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2014. While in law school, he put specific emphasis on assisting low-income and senior residents of central and southern Illinois through the not-for profit corporation Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation and the SIU Self-Help Legal Center.

Ian is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, and he has a strong desire to provide quality legal advocacy and support to all...

Angel M. Traub is a civil litigation attorney & principal owner of A. Traub & Assoc.. She graduated in 98 from NIU with her B.A. & was awarded the Outstanding Woman Student Award & Outstanding Communication Major Award in 98. Angel graduated from The John Marshall Law School with a J.D. In 01 where She was selected as a John Marshall Distinguished Scholar & was a member of the Order of John Marshall, Honorary Scholarship Society. She was admitted to practice in the State of Illinois & the Northern District of Illinois in 2001. Angel is trained & certified...

I represent individuals in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies in Illinois. Free consultation available. Payment plans available for qualified clients.

Bar Admissions
- State of Illinois, 2010
- United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2011
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2011
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2013
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of Illinois, 2016
- State of Texas, 2020

Professional Memberships:
- State Bar of Texas

Charles is a shareholder at The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C. in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he practices business, property, and appellate litigation. After graduating from the SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, he clerked for Chief Justice John Broderick of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. He was then a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago before opening his own practice. He recently joined Richard Lofgren to form The Law Office of Lofgren & Wentworth, P.C., The Entrepreneur's Legal Resource. Charles' experience as an officer and director of multiple closely-held companies...

Dedicating more than 25 years to representing victims in personal injury and wrongful death cases, Larry R. Rogers Sr. has had a prolific career as one of the top litigators in Chicago. A graduate of St. Xavier College and DePaul University College of Law, Mr. Rogers has spent years handling medical malpractice, aviation accident, wrongful death, and motor vehicle negligence cases. For his achievements over the years, he has been awarded many accolades including The DePaul University College of Law Alumni Award for Outstanding Service to the Legal Profession, The Best Lawyers in America, and “Lawyer of the Year” in...

Joseph W. Balesteri is a partner at the Chicago-based plaintiff’s law firm Power Rogers. He joined the firm in 2000, and since that time, has handled many cases successfully, resulting in more than $400 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients, an average of $25 million per year. In recognition of his dedication to plaintiffs and achievements in the field, Mr. Balesteri has been awarded with honors such as “Super Lawyers” and “Leading Lawyers” by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company.

Joseph A. Power Jr. is one of the founding partners at Power Rogers & Smith. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Loyola University, Mr. Power has practiced law for almost 40 years. He has worked on groundbreaking cases throughout his fruitful career in law, and at 28, he became the youngest lawyer in the nation to obtain a million-dollar-plus verdict for his client. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America every year since 1987, was named one of the “Top Personal Injury and Consumer Lawyers” by Leading Lawyers Magazine, and is a member of...

John F. Winters, Jr. is the founding member of the firm Winters Salzetta O'Brien & Richardson, LLC. The firm was formed in 1997. John has successfully settled or tried to verdict a variety of cases including medical negligence, police misconduct, VA Hospital negligence, automobile/trucking negligence, premises liability negligence and defamation cases, obtaining multi-million dollar results for his clients against defendants and their insurance companies.

John has been involved in a number of high-profile matters, including his current representation of former NFL players against the NFL in the CTE brain injury cases. Also, John served as lead counsel in the wrongful death...

Receiving his B.A. from Cedarville University and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Jonathan Thomas is an integral part of the legal practice at Power Rogers. Mr. Thomas often handles cases concerning product and premises liability, automobile liability, and aviation litigation. His dedication to his practice warranted selection to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40. Mr. Thomas is also an active member in the legal community, and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Illinois Bar Association, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

Genevieve Binnie practiced family law at a boutique firm in the south suburbs of Chicago prior to joining the Anderson Boback & Marshall legal team. Genevieve worked as a summer extern for a highly respected Cook County domestic relations Judge prior to graduating law school, and also volunteered with the DePaul Law Domestic Violence Practicum where she assisted domestic violence victims in obtaining orders of protection. Why Genevieve Binnie is the Family Law Attorney for You: Genevieve understands that every family is different, so every family law case requires its own unique approach. Genevieve is not afraid to think outside of the...

Daniel E. O'Brien joined the firm of Winters Salzetta O'Brien & Richardson, LLC on January 1, 2000. The firm concentrates in representing catastrophically injured clients who are injured through medical negligence, personal injury, including airline, automobile, construction accidents, and trucking accidents, premises liability, and products liability. Before becoming a partner at Winters Salzetta O'Brien & Richardson, Mr. O'Brien was an associate at a firm where he tried and settled numerous cases on behalf of injured clients.

Dan has participated and been lead counsel in numerous trials involving complex medical issues, product liability issues, and personal injuries. Dan has obtained numerous settlements...

Powell Law Firm has been a trusted advocate for personal injury and wrongful death victims since 1997. Emphasizing catastrophic injury, car and trucking accidents. Millions of dollars recovered on behalf of clients. Licensed in Illinois, Idaho and Montana. Contact today for a FREE consultation.

As a partner at Power Rogers & Smith, Larry R. Rogers Jr. has dedicated his professional career to helping victims obtain the justice they deserve. Mr. Rogers is of the belief that society today places an emphasis on profits over people, which results in the suffering of countless innocent people. As a plaintiff’s lawyer, he dedicates his practice to righting those wrongs and affecting change so that the same acts of negligence never happen again.

Thomas G. Siracusa is a partner at Power Rogers & Smith and has been with the firm since 1996. He earned his B.A. from Loyola University of Chicago and his J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. Since his admission to the Illinois Bar in 1986, Mr. Siracusa has obtained many multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in cases involving medical malpractice, birth trauma, and other serious injury cases. When not staunchly advocating for his clients, Mr. Siracusa publishes articles about medical malpractice and product liability in the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education publications.

I focus my practice on patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and trademark and trade dress infringement. I also have experience in handling matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Some of the technologies I have worked with have concerned mobile applications, tracking systems, lighting and laser systems, blockchain applications, IoT devices, secure connections, and medical devices. Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, I worked for a Fortune 500 automotive company, drafting utility patent applications and office action responses. I also volunteered for the Chicago-Kent Patent Hub, drafting utility patent applications for low-income inventors.

In 2005, David McGinley joined the personal injury law firm of Law Offices of Kupets & DeCaro, P.C. in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, he has spent his entire legal career serving individuals injured by another’s negligent conduct. David is committed to advocating for his clients and to making sure they receive fair and just compensation. David represents clients severely injured from automobile and trucking accidents, workplace and machinery accidents, slip and falls, and medical malpractice. He has obtained substantial recoveries for his clients, through arbitration, mediation, and trial resolutions. David currently practices in state and federal...

Mr. Monti concentrates his practice in taxation, business law, and employment law representing businesses in an "outside general counsel" capacity. He has a specialty in handling federal and state taxation tax controversy, tax audits, corporate and business law, buy-sell agreements, shareholder agreements, employment law, separation and employment agreements, not-for-profit organizations, commercial lending and litigation, mergers & acquisitions, tax restructuring, and commercial real estate, medical cannabis law, and park district law. Mr. Monti received his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 2001 and his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington...

If you’re facing criminal charges, we encourage you to contact our Chicago criminal attorneys. We truly care about you, and your family. We are a family oriented law firm – and treat every client with passion, and a desire to truly help them. Sometimes innocent people get accused of a crime with no evidence. Prosecutors want to look good – and will do everything possible to make you admit you did something wrong. Prosecutors will push trumped up charges in order to get you to plea guilty. Our Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer understands the pressure you are facing – and...

Tom Nathan has been practicing law since 1978. His focus on catastrophic injury, medical malpractice and product liability cases have taken him to courthouses around the country on behalf of his injured clients. Tom graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1972. While teaching history and other subjects, at the Francis W. Parker school in Chicago , Tom finished his Masters degree in History at Northwestern in 1974, and his J.D. at John Marshall Law School in 1978.

After two years in general practice, Tom joined the law firm of Lane and Munday in 1980 and began his work representing...

PASSION - INTEGRITY - TRUST - RESULTS "Before you can inspire with emotion, you must be swamped with it yourself. Before you can move their tears, your own must flow. To convince them, you must yourself believe." -Sir Winston Churchill Philip Berenz is a Chicago trial attorney truly committed to assisting individuals and businesses with securing all available remedies and compensation for injuries and disputes and defending them when necessary. His passion for his beliefs of aggressive and zealous representation and true empathy for his clients' situations, circumstances, life-altering events and suffering shines through at trial time before a jury, in everyday conversations with...

Lance D. Northcutt joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2020 as a Partner, specializing in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, and mass tort cases. Over his time at the firm, he has recovered over $500 million for his clients. He played a key role in a landmark $363 million toxic tort case where a woman developed breast cancer from exposure to emissions from a sterilization plant. This verdict set a record as the largest awarded to an individual plaintiff in Illinois history at the time. Northcutt also helped negotiate a global settlement for over 800 other victims....

Stephen D. Phillips, past President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, is known statewide for his tenacity, persistence, and skill in the courtroom. His reputation includes an unbridled passion for serving and obtaining justice for injured people who have faced or are facing difficult situations resulting from the negligence and wrongdoing of others. In 2011, Steve was inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which is made up of lawyers elected worldwide and limited to 500. Mr. Phillips is frequently asked by both lawyers who have opposed him and even opposing parties to represent their families and friends in...

Kathryn Ann Gallanis is a personal injury defense attorney who represents clients throughout Chicago, IL. Dedicated to defending individuals and families in need, Attorney Gallanis works with her clients in order to craft a unique defense strategy. Prior to practicing litigation defense, Kathryn Ann Gallanis served as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Felony Trial Division of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, where she tried several felony cases from arrest to conviction.

Michael J. Schostok joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2019, focusing on catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He has secured significant verdicts and settlements, including a $15 million personal injury settlement and a $3.9 million medical malpractice settlement. Early in his career with the firm, Mr. Schostok achieved a $3.73 million verdict for a pedestrian struck by a drowsy driver. Before becoming an Associate, he served as a law clerk at the firm, contributing to numerous high-profile cases. He also gained experience as a law clerk at another Chicago personal injury firm. Mr. Schostok earned his Juris Doctor...

Jessica Sindel has been an accomplished attorney in child guardianship and family law since 2013. Her legal journey began in St. Louis as a Guardian Ad Litem, where she represented foster children. After relocating to Chicago in 2015, Jessica worked on behalf of parents with special needs children, handling special education and disciplinary cases. Eventually, in 2017, she chose to specialize exclusively in family law. In her role as a family law attorney, Jessica is dedicated to helping clients comprehend their legal rights in matters related to marriage and parenthood, especially during critical transitions such as divorce or family restructuring. She...

With more than 15 years of experience in bankruptcy, Jessica Holguin provides advice and counsel to clients seeking debt relief. Mrs. Holguin has assisted clients with foreclosures, debt negotiations, adversaries, tax issues, short sales, real estate transactions with a particular emphasis on liquidations, and reorganizations. During her legal career, Mrs. Holguin litigated hundreds of cases and participated in a reported case, in which the Supreme Court of Florida affirmed an award for social security benefits Mrs. Holguin obtained for her dependent client. Mrs. Holguin has years of complex litigation experience. She has tried contested matters – involving issues such as IRS...

Daniel A. Klein is a partner at Kurasch & Klein, Chicago Accident Lawyers. Following graduation from Ohio State University College of Law, Dan was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1990, and the Florida bar in 1994. He practices primarily in plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. His practice includes a wide range of cases including wrongful death, nursing home negligence, auto accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, FELA, products liability, and wrongful discharge. He has tried hundreds of jury cases and arbitrations to successful verdicts. Dan has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. Recently...

Donald J. Cosley has practiced law since 1994 and is admitted to practice in Illinois, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Donald Cosley assisted many clients in divorce and related family law, criminal defense, DUI, traffic violations, and drivers' license reinstatements. He prides himself on his firm's ability to provide aggressive and personable service to clients from all walks of life. Mr. Cosley belongs to several professional associations. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers....

Jennifer M. Cascio joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2020, focusing on personal injury, medical negligence, product liability, and mass torts. Since joining the firm, she has helped recover over $400 million for her clients. Notably, she was part of a trial team that secured a record-breaking $363 million jury verdict for a Willowbrook woman who developed breast cancer due to emissions from Sterigenics, the largest individual verdict in Illinois history. She also contributed to a $32.7 million verdict for a man who lost his leg due to a medical oversight, marking the highest verdict for a leg or...

Attorney Eugene K Hollander has been helping injured victims in Chicago for over 20 years. He is aggressive in pursuing the best outcome for his clients and has a proven track record of success in obtaining significant settlements or verdicts for them. Mr. Hollander has extensive experience handling personal injury cases and has tried approximately 100 cases in state and federal court.