Andrew M. Engle

Jeffrey Alter is the President and Managing Partner of Anesi Ozmon, Ltd., where he began his legal career as a law clerk while attending law school and has spent his career advocating for injured workers and their families. Today, he is a dedicated advocate for injured individuals throughout Illinois, concentrating his practice in workers' compensation, personal injury, police and fire pension, and Social Security disability claims. Jeffrey has successfully represented injured workers at ever...

Peter P. Knight is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Peter P. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Peter P. Knight since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter P. Knight is held by other lawyers.

As a trial lawyer, Jim’s philosophy on litigation is based on integrity and hard work for his clients. True to his roots as a prosecutor, Jim values fighting for justice on behalf of those people harmed and always acts with a sense of urgency to hold wrongdoers accountable. While at Clifford Law Offices, Jim has worked on behalf of many individuals and families whose lives have been forever impacted. As the youngest of six children born and raised on Chicago’s Southside, Jim learn...

David Allswang is a partner in Nixon Peabody’s Real Estate group and head of our national leasing team. He represents client in all areas of commercial real estate. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on the acquisition, leasing and disposition of commercial real estate. Working on behalf of landlord entities, I have completed projects involving several million square feet of retail space. I work with clients in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, England, China and Israel...

A registered patent attorney with decades of experience, Tom helps domestic and global businesses develop, protect, and manage complex intellectual property portfolios. He has built longstanding client relationships, often spanning 20-30 years, by prioritizing clear communication and ensuring clients feel informed and valued throughout every matter. Tom’s practice has evolved from litigation to a strong emphasis on patent prosecution and trademark protection, reflecting the growing impo...

Tony develops and implements global strategies for creating, protecting and enforcing the full range of traditional and digital intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, patents, domain names and social media portfolios. He enforces intellectual property rights in federal and state courts throughout the country and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. He coordinates similar enforcement efforts all over the world. He manages the daily intellectual p...

Kathryn Siegel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kathryn practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn Siegel since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kathryn Siegel is held by other lawyers.

Lorraine M. Tyson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Lorraine M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Lorraine M. Tyson since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lorraine M. Tyson is held by other lawyers.

Chad Vance is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance and Reinsurance Law. Chad practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Chad Vance since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Chad Vance is held by other lawyers.

Andrew advises public and private companies on plan design and administration, fiduciary responsibility, claims procedures, and disclosure requirements under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and other laws. He has extensive experience guiding them regarding the legal, financial, and administrative issues that affect qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and other employee benefit arrangements, including issues that arise during mergers, acquisitions, and othe...