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Alexander J. Bandza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Alexander J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander J. Bandza 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 Alexander J. Bandza is held by other lawyers.

Thomas J. Wimbiscus, a shareholder with McAndrews, has more than thirty years of experience and practices in all areas of intellectual property litigation, with a special emphasis on patent and trademark litigation. He has appeared in over 100 litigations and over 100 inter partes reviews (IPRs). He was named one of the 10 most active IPR practitioners in the U.S. for patent owners. (Patexia 2018.) Tom was named as one of the world’s leading patent professionals by IAM Patent 1000 in 20...

William Gont is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. William, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward J. Kus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Edward J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Edward J. Kus since 2024. 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 Edward J. Kus is held by other lawyers.

Trisha M. Rich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Trisha M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Trisha M. Rich since 2026. 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 Trisha M. Rich is held by other lawyers.

Margaret H. (“Peggy”) MCCORMICK is a principal of Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C., and has been practicing exclusively in the field of immigration law for over thirty years. From 1999 until 2003, she served as national President of the American Immigration Law Foundation, and during her tenure, she established the Immigration Policy Center to increase public understanding of immigration. She is past national President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (1997-98). She curre...

Thomas A. Demetrio is a trial lawyer with an emphasis on medical negligence, product liability, airplane crash and commercial litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. He is Past President of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He is a fellow of: The American College of Trial Lawyers The International Academy of Trial Lawyers The Inner Circle of Advocates Tom has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since its inception in 1987 and was named by Best Lawyers as the C...

William “Bill” Merten is a Partner at Krieg DeVault LLP in Chicago, Illinois. His practice areas include Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law , employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), business succession planning, and executive compensation. Mr. Merten advises corporations, shareholders, directors, and other professionals on the use of ESOPs and related strategies in a range of transactions, including management buyouts, ownership succession transactions, private equity transactions, goi...

Brian Audette is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Brian practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Audette since 2027. 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 Brian Audette is held by other lawyers.

Samuel K. Skinner has had a career in both the governmental and private sectors. As Of Counsel to the firm, he consults with clients in a variety of areas, including strategizing on complex litigation matters, state and federal regulatory matters, governmental matters, transportation issues, and corporate governance. Mr. Skinner is the retired Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of USF Corporation, one of the nation's leading transportation and logistics companies. During each yea...