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Ian R. Alexander is a Partner at Goldberg & Goldberg in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in the representation of plaintiffs in medical malpractice. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Alexander received his B.A. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. from Tulane Law School.
Gary P. Annes is a Founder and Partner with Abels & Annes, P.C., in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in personal injury and medical malpractice. He has frequently written and spoken on issues related to medical malpractice and litigation in general. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA), the Public Justice Foundation, the State Bar of Arizona, and the Illinois State and Chicago Bar Associations. Mr. Annes is licensed in Illinois and Arizona and maintains offices in both Chicago and Phoenix. Mr. Annes received his B.A. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Joseph W. Balesteri is a Partner at Power Rogers, LLP, in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases. He has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America (22d ed. 2022), the Top Ten Leading Lawyers for Medical Negligence — Plaintiff, and the 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Consumer Lawyers. Mr. Balesteri received his B.S. from Indiana University and his J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law.
Courtney M. Beemer is Of Counsel to Wise Morrissey Kaveny LLC in Chicago, where she concentrates her practice in personal injury and medical malpractice. She is a member of the Chicago and Federal Bar Associations. Ms. Beemer received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.
Douglas Belofsky is the owner of Law Offices of Douglas Belofsky, P.C., in Northbrook, where he concentrates his practice in the areas complex commercial litigation, commercial law matters, probate, estate planning, and arbitration. He is a member of the American Health Law Association, the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, and the Greater Shore Estate and Financial Planning Council. Mr. Belofsky received his B.A. from the University of Chicago and his J.D. from Washington University School of Law, where he was honored as a member of the Order of the Coif.
Christian D. Biswell is a Shareholder and President of Drake, Narup & Mead, P.C., in Springfield, where he concentrates in the areas of civil litigation, insurance and medical malpractice defense, contracts, civil rights, and subrogation. Mr. Biswell received his B.A., M.A., and J.D. from Southern Illinois University.
Amelia S. Buragas is an attorney at law in Bloomington, where she focuses on appeals, tort law, media law, and municipal law. She is a member of the Appellate Lawyers Association Board of Directors and the ISBA’s Special Committee on the Rural Practice Initiative and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. She received her B.S. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, her M.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and her J.D. magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Roger R. Clayton is a Shareholder of Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., in Peoria, where he focuses his practice on healthcare. He is Past President of the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, Past President of the Illinois Society of Healthcare Risk Management, and the author of the healthcare column in the Illinois Defense Counsel Quarterly. Mr. Clayton received his B.A. from Bradley University and his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Richard H. Donohue is a Partner at Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth LLC in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in the defense of professional liability cases and in mediation and arbitration. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers and is a member of the Defense Research Institute. Mr. Donohue received his A.B. cum laude from Dartmouth College and his J.D. cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law.
Cole D. Garrett is Deputy General Counsel for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago. Mr. Garrett received his J.D. at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Geoffrey L. Gifford is a Partner and Founder of Pavalon & Gifford in Chicago. His practice is focused on medical negligence, products liability, and general negligence cases. He is Past President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association; a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and of the International Society of Barristers; a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation; and a member of the Missouri, Michigan, and Illinois Bar Associations as well as the Federal Trial Bar. He is a former member of the IICLE Board of Directors and is listed in THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. Mr. Gifford received his B.A. from the University of Missouri and his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.
Jeffrey M. Goldberg is a Partner at Goldberg & Schulkin Law Offices in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He is a member of the American Association for Justice Birth Trauma Litigation Group, a Past Chair of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Medical Malpractice Committee, and a Past President of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Mr. Goldberg received his B.S. from Bradley University and his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
Hugh C. Griffin is Of Counsel to Hall Prangle & Schoonveld LLC in Chicago. He is a member of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, the Appellate Lawyers Association, and the Illinois Defense Counsel. Mr. Griffin received his B.A. from Loyola University and his J.D. from the Notre Dame Law School.
Jeffrey R. Hanes is a Partner at Nora & Partners, LLP, in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on medical malpractice defense. He has been recognized by Illinois Rising Stars (2022) and is a member of the Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations. Mr. Hanes received his B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his J.D. cum laude from the Northern Illinois University College of Law.
Mark D. Hansen is a Shareholder at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., in Peoria, where he concentrates on commercial litigation, professional liability, and other areas of civil litigation. He is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel, the Litigation Counsel of America, and the Society of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Hansen received his B.S. cum laude from Northern Illinois University and his J.D. cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law.
Keith A. Hebeisen is a Partner at Clifford Law Offices in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in medical negligence. He is a member and Past President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Hebeisen received his B.A. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his J.D. with honors from the DePaul University College of Law.
Michael J. Hennig is a Partner at Cassiday Schade LLP in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on medical malpractice defense and is Cochair of the Medical Malpractice Department. He is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. He has been selected as a Leading Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in the area of Medical Malpractice Defense. Mr. Hennig received his J.D. with high distinction from The John Marshall Law School, where he received the Order of John Marshall and was a member of The John Marshall Law Review.
Monica J. Henning is an associate at Smith Blake Hill LLC in Chicago, where she concentrates her practice in medical malpractice defense. She is a member of the Chicago, American, and Illinois State Bar Associations. Ms. Henning received her B.A. with distinction from McGill University and a dual J.D. cum laude from Michigan State University and the University of Ottawa.
Richard J. Hickey, III, is a Partner at Hickey & Associates, LLC, in Chicago, where he concentrates in medical malpractice defense, labor and employment litigation, airline litigation, and commercial litigation and transactional advice. He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award issued by the Jury Verdict Reporter; the Top Attorneys Award for Medical Malpractice, Commercial and Labor Litigation; and the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review. Mr. Hickey received both his B.A. (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and J.D. (cum laude) from the University of Illinois.
Thomas R. Hill is a Partner at Smith Blake Hill LLC in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on defense of healthcare institutions and providers. He received his J.D. from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Richard K. Hunsaker is the Managing Partner at and Shareholder of Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., in St. Louis, where he concentrates his practice in professional liability and medical malpractice defense. He is President of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Missouri/Southern Illinois Chapter (2019); a Leading Lawyer for Illinois; and a Super Lawyer for Illinois and Missouri. Mr. Hunsaker received both his B.A. (with high distinction) and his M.A. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. from the Washington University School of Law.
John M. Lagattuta is HR/Labor Relations Director of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission in Chicago. Mr. Laguttuta received both his B.S. and J.D. from DePaul University.
Steven B. Levy is an attorney in Naperville focusing his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death. He has served as General Editor of earlier editions of IICLE®s medical malpractice handbook and has been recognized as a Top Personal Injury Lawyer and Top Medical Malpractice Lawyer by Chicago Law Bulletin. Mr. Levy received his B.A. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. from the Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Edward (Ted) McNabola is a Partner at McNabola & Associates, LLC, in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in personal injury. He is a member of the Society of Trial Lawyers, the Board of Governors of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and the Board of Directors of the 100 Club Chicago Charity. He has also taught trial techniques at Northwestern University School of Law. Mr. McNabola received his Master’s degree from Loyola University Chicago and his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Francis (Frank) P. Morrissey is a Cofounder of Wise Morrissey, LLC, in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on medical malpractice and catastrophic injury. He is President of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, a Past President of the Celtic Lawyers Society, and a member of the Irish Legal 100. Mr. Morrissey received his B.A. from College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts and his J.D. from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Terrance M. Nofsinger is a Partner at McNabola & Associates, LLC, in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Illinois Bar Association. Mr. Nofsinger received his B.F.A. from Bradley University and his J.D. from Creighton University School of Law.
Robert L. Nora is Managing Partner of Nora & Partners, LLP, in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in medical malpractice defense. He has been recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers and Illinois Leading Lawyers (both 2005 – present) and is a member of the Illinois Society of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Nora received his B.A. with honors from Northwestern University and his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
Zachary R. Pancoast is a Partner at Rossiter & Boock, LLC, in St. Louis, where he focuses his practice on medical malpractice and personal injury. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. He is also listed in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. Mr. Pancoast received his B.A. from DePauw University and his J.D. from the St. Louis University School of Law.
Robert B. Patterson, Law Offices of Robert B. Patterson, Ltd., in Chicago, focuses his practice on plaintiff personal injury. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. Mr. Patterson received his B.A. with distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, from Penn State University and his J.D. cum laude from the Northwestern University School of Law.
Emily Perkins is an associate at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, in Peoria, where she concentrates on employment/labor law, governmental law, Section 1983 civil rights litigation, and medical malpractice. Ms. Perkins was named to the Law Bulletin Publishing Company's list of Illinois Emerging Lawyers (2018) and has won the Winter National Law Review 2014 Writing Competition. She is received her J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law, her M.B.A. from Bradley University, and her B.S. from Illinois State University.
Matthew A. Reddy is an associate at Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered, in Chicago, where he focuses his practice on medical malpractice. He has been selected an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star. Mr. Reddy received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from Boston University School of Law.
Tyler Robinson is a Partner at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., in Springfield, where he focuses his practice on medical malpractice defense, long-term care/nursing homes, qui tam (whistleblower), and healthcare. He was named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2017 and 2018 and an Illinois Emerging Lawyer by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in 2018. He is a member of the Management and Professional Liability Community and Committee Member of the Medical/Healthcare (Medical Malpractice) Group in the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Mr. Robinson received his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Ila S. Rothschild is in private practice in Highland Park, where she focuses her practice on healthcare law and alternative dispute resolution. She is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and American Society for Health Care Risk Management, the Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society, and the Illinois State Bar Association. Ms. Rothschild received her B.A. with honors from the University of Wisconsin, her M.A. from the University of Chicago, and her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Susan J. Schwartz is a Partner at Corboy & Demetrio, P.C., in Chicago, where she is a trial lawyer focusing on medical negligence cases on behalf of patients and their families. She serves on the Advisory Board for Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services and previously served as an officer and on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Bar Foundation and the Board of Governors for Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and has served on the Board of Managers for the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Schwartz received her B.S.F.S. from Georgetown University and her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Allen N. Schwartzis a Partner at Kralovec, Jambois & Schwartz in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and personal injury. He is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates and is a Fellow of the American Bar Association. Mr. Schwartz received his B.A. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. with honors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Thomas G. Siracusa is a Partner at Power Rogers, LLP, in Chicago. He is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s Board of Managers and the American Trial Board of Advocates. Siracusa received his B.A. from Loyola University Chicago and his J.D. with honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Nancy M. Spain is a Partner at Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., in Chicago, and concentrates her practice on probate, guardianships, and special-needs planning. Ms. Spain is a pro bono guardian ad litem for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and a member of the Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations. She received her B.A. from Connecticut College and her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Michael T. Trucco is a Partner at Stamos & Trucco LLP in Chicago, where he concentrates his practice in civil litigation defense, professional liability defense, and healthcare law. He is a member of the Society of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. He has also been named an Illinois Super Lawyer in Civil Litigation Defense. Mr. Trucco received his B.S. from Bradley University and his J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the DePaul Law Review.
Kevin J. Vedrine is a Partner at Cunningham Meyer & Vedrine, P.C., in Warrenville, where he focuses his practice on medical malpractice and professional negligence. He is a member of the Illinois State and DuPage County Bar Associations. Mr. Vedrine received his B.A. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law.
Miles J. Zaremski is the Founding Partner of the Zaremski Law Group in Highland Park, where he concentrates his practice in healthcare, professional medical liability, alternative dispute resolution, and appeals. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Who’s Who in American Law and has been named an Illinois Leading Lawyer and an Illinois Super Lawyer in healthcare. Mr. Zaremski received his B.S. from the University of Illinois and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
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