Brian J. Fahrney

Bryan is described by his clients as an absolutely first-class attorney with tremendous experience in virtually every real estate asset class. Through multiple real estate cycles, in good times and bad, Bryan’s experience and judgment have guided his clients to achieve their goals. Bryan has been helping institutional investors, investment advisors, public and private real estate companies, REITs and other financial institutions close their most important deals for almost 30 years. Over...

Bradley M. Cosgrove is a leading trial attorney with extensive experience representing individuals and families in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, transportation, aviation, product liability, and complex medical malpractice litigation. Known for meticulous case preparation, strategic thinking, and commanding courtroom advocacy, he has built a reputation for handling technically complex cases involving transportation systems, unsafe road and construction conditions, product failures, medi...

Timothy R. Conway is a founding partner of Conway & Mrowiec. He is currently of counsel to Conway & Mrowiec Attorneys LLLP, a four-lawyer Chicago firm which represents all participants in the construction process: contractors, design/builders, engineers, construction managers, trade contractors, architects, owners and sureties. Mr. Conway is a veteran of numerous arbitrations, trials, and mediations. He has represented builders on a wide variety of construction projects, both public a...

Stephanie B. Shellenback is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Stephanie B. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie B. Shellenback since 2010. 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 Stephanie B. Shellenback is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Y. Mandler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Thomas Y. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Y. Mandler 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 Thomas Y. Mandler is held by other lawyers.

Former Illinois Director of Insurance Nat Shapo litigates, argues and briefs cases in federal and state appellate and district courts throughout the country for a variety of clients. He represents insurers, licensees and insurance trade associations in regulatory and public policy matters in dozens of states and with federal agencies and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). During his four years as Illinois insurance commissioner, Nat was elected to the NAIC Executive C...

Mark A. Brown is a trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing individuals and families in complex civil litigation matters. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he serves clients throughout the region as part of Lane Brown LLC, focusing on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Over the course of his career, Mark has handled cases involving medical malpractice , catastrophic injuries, sexual abuse , police misconduct, and other ser...

Christopher Hotaling is a member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group. After 16 years as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago, Chris focuses his practice on representing entities and individuals in all types of government investigations, criminal prosecutions, and regulatory enforcement actions. A seasoned trial attorney, clients also come to Chris for their most significant complex commercial litigation. What do you focus o...

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.

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.