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Kevin P. Durkin is a nationally recognized personal injury attorney and partner at Clifford Law Offices with a 45-year track record of achieving groundbreaking results. He has successfully represented clients in transportation accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice, and is especially known for his work in international aviation litigation, as well as his involvement in nearly every major commercial airline crash over the past four decades, often serving as lead counsel. Four D...

For five years, attorney Craig D. Brown worked as a Cook County prosecutor fighting for victims of violent crimes. The experience proved insightful, as Craig recognized the importance of representing people in need of justice and the devastating effects crime can have on victims. As a personal injury trial lawyer, Craig continues to use that perspective in his practice, representing clients who have been the victims of severe traumatic injuries, wrongful death , product liability , and medica...

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

John V. Kalantzis is a complex personal injury attorney whose practice spans aviation law, wrongful death, and serious, multi-jurisdictional injury cases. He represents individuals and families in high-stakes litigation involving corporate negligence and systemic failures, combining strategic advocacy with a thoughtful, client-centered approach to help them navigate life’s most difficult circumstances. As a member of the firm's nationally recognized aviation practice, John has advocated...

Don’t let Rodney Perry’s even-keeled manner and low-key sense of humor fool you. He’s a no-nonsense litigator who competes to win. For over 25 years, Rod has helped his clients when they need him most, resolving complex civil litigation matters and business disputes in courtrooms across the country with confidence and skill. Rod represents clients in commercial litigation, class actions, and employment litigation matters both locally and nationally in state and federal court...

Kathy Roe, an attorney, is a founding principal of Health Law Consultancy in Chicago. Health Law Consultancy provides strategic legal counsel to enable health industry participants to manage the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities of the evolving health system. Roe’s experience, gained from nearly two decades of successfully representing health industry clients, covers health information technology initiatives; health information privacy, data security and electronic transact...

Ryan D. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Ryan D. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan D. Harris 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 Ryan D. Harris is held by other lawyers.

Ross M. Kwasteniet is a partner in the Restructuring Group. His practice is centered around the representation of distressed companies in all aspects of Chapter 11 reorganizations and out-of-court restructurings. Ross also has considerable experience representing both buyers and sellers of distressed assets. Most recently, Ross was recognized in the 2021 edition of IFLR1000. In 2019, Ross was recognized as a Dealmaker of the Year by The American Lawyer. Ross was also recognized in the 2018&nd...

Jaclyn A. McNally is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jaclyn A. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jaclyn A. McNally 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 Jaclyn A. McNally is held by other lawyers.

Matthew Olins is chair of Gould & Ratner’s Business Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Practice and is a member of the Corporate Practice. Matt practices in the areas of business reorganization, commercial finance, creditors’ rights, restructuring and insolvency. Matt represents lenders, special servicers and various types of other creditors in loan workouts, business bankruptcy cases, commercial finance transactions, commercial foreclosures and litigation. He also rep...