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Matthew J. Fischer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Matthew J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Fischer since 2012. 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 Matthew J. Fischer is held...

Janet Garetto is a partner in the IP group. Her practice spans the firm’s Trademarks & Copyrights, Patents and IP Litigation practice groups. Janet counsels clients on IP issues facing their brands. In addition, she counsels clients on patent protection and litigation prevention issues with a focus on chemical and mechanical technologies. Janet also serves as the Managing Partner of Nixon Peabody’s Chicago office. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on three main areas, ...

Devon Beane brings clarity and control to complex patent disputes, guiding clients with a strategist’s mindset and a trial lawyer’s precision. Clients rely on her to deliver results in trial, IPRs, and global IP strategy when the stakes are high. Devon helps companies protect their innovations and resolve complex patent disputes in forums where precision and preparation are critical. She has led litigation teams in federal courts across the country, as well as before the Internati...

Robert B. Ellis P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Robert B. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Robert B. Ellis P.C. 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 Robert B. Ellis P.C. is held by other lawyers.

Carolina (“Carol”) Sales is a bankruptcy and commercial litigation attorney with Robbins DiMonte in Park Ridge, Illinois. She concentrates her practice on bankruptcy, creditor debtor rights, insolvency and reorganization law , and litigation involving financial disputes and business matters. Carol represents individuals, businesses, debtors, creditors, trustees, and other parties in interest in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings, as well as related litiga...

Stephen M. Fatum is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg. He concentrates his practice in the Healthcare Department. Stephen's focus has been on legal and strategic matters affecting physicians, physician organizations and not-for-profit corporations. Stephen routinely negotiates employment agreements, stock transfer agreements, operating agreements and affiliation agreements. He also defends physicians subject to disciplinary proceedings.Stephen is the former general cou...

Nationally known for successfully representing clients in personal injury matters, Mr. Steven M. Levin is an outstanding attorney, successful entrepreneur and, most importantly, a committed family man. his family values carry over into everything he does, from representing people seeking better care for their elderly loved ones to building a law firm that has become one of the best in the nation at winning substantial verdicts and settlements for people affected by medical malpractice, nursin...

Clients are not in the business of litigation, which is why in his over 25 years of practice, Steve has developed an approach that is more akin to a business counselor who helps clients favorably resolve disputes and, when necessary, will take a tough case to trial. Steve’s clients know he will bring creative solutions to help them avoid disputes, counsel them on the risks and potential benefits of litigation when a dispute is unavoidable, and maintain the kind of professional relations...

Adam H. Masia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Adam H. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Adam H. Masia 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 Adam H. Masia is held by other lawyers.

After two years as a law clerk at Cooney & Conway, Lawrence (Larry) Robert Weisler joined the firm as an associate in 2004. Receiving his B.S. from Michigan State University, Mr. Weisler graduated with a J.D. from John Marshall Law School. Mr. Weisler’s practice includes a wide variety of civil trial matters concentrated in asbestos litigation, product liability, premise liability, and personal injury. Since joining the firm, Mr. Weisler has obtained settlements in over 100 mesothel...