Eric M. Brusca

Howard has always understood that business involves risk. Howard works with his clients to understand their business, their goals, and their level of risk tolerance. That understanding enables him to craft solutions that work for his clients. It is one reason why he has represented many of his clients for decades. For more than 40 years, Howard has served as a trusted lawyer and adviser to clients ranging from some of the world’s largest and best-known real estate, tech, software, and o...

Jeff is an experienced trial lawyer and business advisor in the area of labor and employment law. Jeff advises clients on wage and hour compliance, reductions in force, enforcement of restrictive covenants, employment contracts and separation agreements, employee selection and discipline, WARN compliance, employment policies, internal investigations and business transactions. He has spoken on several employment-related topics, including effective employment documentation, joint employer liabi...

Richard “Rush” Howell is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Chicago office. Recognized as a trial lawyer companies call when the issues are too important not to fight, Rush has significant experience serving as trial counsel for companies in high-profile restructuring and product liability cases and representing private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in a wide array of business disputes. His practice spans commercial litigation, restructuring, data security an...

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

David O. Barrett is a partner at Cooney & Conway LLP in Chicago, Illinois. He represents plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, with a focus on toxic tort cases involving asbestos and benzene exposure. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. David was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned degrees in economics and philosophy from the University of Notre Dame before attending Loyola University Chic...

Neil H. Dishman is a principal in the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His business is helping employers prevent and resolve disputes with their employees. Neil helps employers reduce risk and minimize legal costs by giving advice on difficult personnel decisions before litigation ensues. When litigation is unavoidable, he helps employers protect their assets and reputations by vigorously and efficiently defending them from employee lawsuits. Neil counsels and defends employers...

Gregory R. Meeder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Gregory R. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory R. Meeder since 2015. 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 Gregory R. Meeder is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan is a trial lawyer who focuses on complex, high-exposure commercial litigation matters, including, but not limited to, breach of contract, business torts, fraud, antitrust and unfair trade practices, securities fraud, class action defense and consumer fraud. He manages all facets of the adversarial process, including developing pre-litigation strategy, pursuing injunctive relief, and acting as lead counsel through trials and hearings before state and federal courts and administrative ...

William (Bill) J. Butler focuses his practice on estate planning and probate administration matters. Bill counsels family groups and individuals on all aspects of wealth transfer planning, with an emphasis on formulating estate plans that maximize and protect wealth while minimizing transfer taxes. Bill is the global head of McDermott’s Private Client Group and is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee. Bill represents many large, multigenerational family groups, and also adv...

Peter J. Flowers believes a hands-on approach is the only way to handle delicate cases involving serious injury and death. A partner in the firm of Meyers & Flowers, Pete has represented countless families whose lives have been tragically changed because of medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries from workplace injuries and automobile accidents, and from defective products. He has also represented the victims and families of victims of nursing home abuse and of sexual abuse. His attent...