Annemarie E. Kill

James Harbert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. James, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With over 200 successfully litigated disputes under his belt, and many years of industry experience representing over a dozen automotive clients, Jim brings unmatched talent in resolving the most complex and serious issues those clients face as they interact with dealers in their networks and with state regulators who oversee those business activities. Jim is the founder and former co-chair of the firm’s Motor Vehicle Group. He is also a senior partner in Barack Ferrazzano’s Litig...

Doug Sawyer is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's Chicago office. Mr. Sawyer’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and enforcement. He has extensive litigation experience, including complex civil litigation, patent and trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, false advertising, deceptive trade practices, antitrust, and breach of contract. Mr. Sawyer has counseled clients on all aspects of intellectua...

Brian Murphy has been in practice in Illinois since 1989. Initially in practice with an insurance defense firm, Williams & Montgomery, in 1991, Mr. Murphy joined Hofeld and Schaffner. Since that time, he has practiced catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation on behalf of injured persons and their families. Mr. Murphy is a lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois, and is licensed in Illinois. He has been admitted pro hac vice in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and New York. He has ...

Earl is chair of the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice group. He has extensive experience representing public and private companies and individuals in corporate, partnership and joint venture transactions. His experience includes complex mergers and acquisitions, representing both buyers and sellers, restructurings, spin-offs, and divestitures. He regularly advises family offices regarding governance, succession planning, optimal investment structure, tax planning and executive...

Jared Staver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jared, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jared is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Neil's practice is focused on both domestic and international transactions, including outsourcing (business process and information technology), software development, software, data, trademark, patent and technology licensing, telecommunications, commercial agreements (supply, distribution, development), joint ventures, and strategic alliances. In addition, Neil advises clients on the intellectual property and technology issues that arise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizati...

Ross O. Silverman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ross O., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ross O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jordan M. Goodman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Jordan M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tonya is chair of the Litigation & Disputes practice group. She represents clients in complex civil litigation, products liability, insurance coverage and hospital property tax exemption matters. Her practice includes defense of state and federal products liability matters and representation of policyholders in insurance coverage matters, as well as the defense and prosecution of complex commercial litigation. She also counsels clients on complex risk management and insurance issues acros...