Christopher R. Barth

Heather’s experience includes the representation of healthcare providers, including hospitals, health systems, specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, multi- and single-specialty medical practices, and a wide variety of healthcare entrepreneurs. During the past several years, Heather has devoted the majority of her time and effort to matters related to hospitals, health systems and group medical practices. With experience that is both broad and deep, Heather represents healthca...

Craig Squillace has worked for a number of years on various cases, particularly vehicular accident cases, at Clifford Law Offices. He also has worked on claims due to medical negligence, product liability, transportation litigation, and municipal liability. In 2015, he obtained a record $4 million settlement in Will County on behalf of a family who lost their 60-year-old mother in a tragic trucking crash. He was part of the Clifford Law Offices team that reached a settlement with a major auto...

Clients rely on Kara’s more than 20 years of experience to handle complex litigation from beginning to end, including through trial and appeal, and excels at helping juries grasp complex scientific theories and defenses. Kara focuses her practice on defending companies in class actions and products liability, mass tort, toxic tort, and other complex litigation disputes, including multidistrict proceedings. She regularly defends against claims involving personal injury, wrongful death, e...

David K. Haase has extensive experience representing employers in all aspects of labor and employment law. He has particular expertise in litigating wage and hour class/collective actions, unfair competition claims, such as non-competition agreements and trade secrets, and employee benefits litigation. David has litigated the full panoply of employment-related matters before the federal and state courts. David is the chair of Littler’s Pro Bono Committee. He publishes frequently and lec...

Amanda Robbin Rizzo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Amanda Robbin practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Robbin Rizzo 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 Amanda Robbin Rizzo is held by other lawyers.

Carolyn S. Daley is a Partner with Power Rogers LLP in Chicago, Illinois . She joined the firm in 2006 and represents individuals and families in complex personal injury and wrongful death matters. Her practice focuses on holding negligent parties accountable and pursuing compensation for those harmed by serious accidents and misconduct. Ms. Daley handles a wide range of civil litigation matters, including medical malpractice , motor vehicle accidents , trucking negligence, sexual abuse and a...

Matthew L. Williams is an Equity Partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. who concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice , catastrophic personal injury , wrongful death , and premises liability . He joined the firm in 2003 and was named partner in 2009. For more than two decades, Mr. Williams has built a reputation as one of the firm’s premier medical malpractice trial attorneys. Through meticulous preparation, compelling courtroom advocacy, and an unwavering c...

Patrick D. Owens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Patrick D. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick D. Owens 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 Patrick D. Owens is held by other lawyers.

Susan is a partner in the Private Wealth Services practice group. Susan focuses her practice on sophisticated estate planning for business owners, wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs. She helps her clients transfer wealth to younger generations to achieve tax efficiencies as well as protection for beneficiaries and counsels her clients in connection with complex intrafamily issues that wealthy families often face. In addition to helping clients structure their estate plans, Susan advises cl...

Jeffrey Patt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law. Jeffrey practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Patt 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 Jeffrey Patt is held by other lawyers.