Brian C. Bassett

Jonathan Marks helps clients — often large insurers — develop investigation, claims handling and litigation strategies to detect, prevent and deter fraud. As an Assistant US Attorney, Jonathan tried numerous federal jury trials and argued appeals before the US Court of Appeals. As a lawyer in private practice, Jonathan has handled hundreds of insurance fraud investigations and dozens of fraud litigation matters. At every stage of counseling, investigation, litigation and in court,...

Brian LaCien is a Chicago trial attorney and founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP , a personal injury law firm he established with Todd A. Smith . The firm represents individuals and families in complex personal injury, medical malpractice , aviation , and mass tort matters throughout Illinois and nationwide. Brian and Todd have obtained more than $3 billion in reported verdicts and settlements for clients, including more than 100 matters involving results of at least $1 million. Past results...

Marshall is a founding partner of NGE and strategic advisor for diverse clients with substantial business and personal interests worldwide. He manages a broad range of complex transactions and strategies for corporate and individual clients, including mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, federal, state and international tax controversies and venture capital transactions. A significant portion of Marshall’s practice is devoted to developing estate planning and business strategies f...

With more than two decades of experience in zoning and land use matters, Chris Leach represents property owners, developers, and business owners in obtaining approvals of planned developments, zoning changes, special uses, variations, subdivisions, vacations, and dedications. Chris also works with clients in real estate, liquor, and business licensing-related matters. Having represented clients before municipal plan commissions, planning departments, zoning board of appeals, zoning committees...

James (Jay) W. Kapp, III, focuses his practice on corporate bankruptcies, reorganizations (including prepackaged and prearranged bankruptcy filings), out-of-court restructurings (including distressed financings and workouts), and creditor rights representation (with an emphasis on representing bondholders, indenture trustees and other secured creditors). Jay has significant experience representing debtors and creditors (secured and unsecured) with respect to such bankruptcy and restructuring ...

Phil Comella is a partner in Taft’s Environmental group. His practice spans both regulatory counseling and environmental-based litigation. With over three decades of experience in environmental law and a focus on the solid and hazardous waste industry, he regularly counsels owners and operators of landfills, treatment facilities, recycling operations, and waste generators on compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters arising under environmental laws.

Nationally recognized, Susan is described as “an excellent partner who uniformly demonstrates a mastery of her subject matter area and the ability to deliver helpful, practical advice on complex questions in a fast-paced environment.” ( Chambers USA 2024). Susan is a go-to lawyer in the area of employer-sponsored health and welfare benefits. She assists employers, health plans, insurers, and vendors with their healthcare reform strategy and compliance with laws affecting group hea...

Lisa M. Kaderabek focuses her practice on captive insurance, risk transfer, reinsurance and related matters for health care entities and other businesses. Other practice areas include health care transactions, including securities offerings, joint ventures, physician/hospital syndications, tax-exempt bond financings, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, corporate governance and formation. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/kaderabek-lisa/

Jody Boquist is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Jody practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jody Boquist since 2020. 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 Jody Boquist is held by other lawyers.

Mina Amir-Mokri practices broadly in the area of employee benefits and executive compensation. A clear, concise communicator, Mina is appreciated for her creativity, productive and balanced approach to negotiation, and practical, streamlined solutions to the often complex challenges her clients face. Mina’s clients include executives, public and private companies, tax-exempt organizations and bankruptcy constituencies. She negotiates, designs and drafts compensation arrangements, stock ...