Francisco J. Botto

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...

Sean P. Murray represents individuals and families in complex personal injury litigation throughout Chicago and across Illinois. As part of Murray Legal Group , his practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, including cases involving personal injury , construction injuries , explosions, trucking collisions , and motor vehicle accidents . He also handles matters involving medical malpractice , product liability , civil rights violations , sexual assault , premises liability ,...

For more than 30 years, Mark Simon has helped lending institutions, real estate funds and developers on a wide range of real estate financings and investments. He combines deep technical knowledge and industry experience with an understanding of the legal and business needs of real estate funds, banks, insurance companies and private developers. Recognized as a leading lawyer for years by industry publications such as Chambers USA, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers, Mark brings market knowledge and ...

Robert Surrette is a Shareholder and serves as President of McAndrews. He focuses his practice on the resolution of intellectual property and technology-related disputes with an emphasis on patent, trademark, trade secret and trade dress litigation. For the last 15 years, Bob has counseled a leading global medical device manufacturer on numerous litigation and transactional matters. Bob, building on his experience as a federal district court law clerk, has extensive experience in preparing an...

Abbie Peluso is a trial lawyer who focuses on complex commercial litigation, government enforcement actions, internal and external investigations, and white collar criminal matters. Abbie has a keen ability to distill complicated facts and evidence into understandable, simple concepts. Abbie is also adept at preparing witnesses to testify under challenging circumstances and conducting investigations involving potentially high-profile and sensitive allegations. Prior to returning to private pr...

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

Monica A. Wallace focuses her practice on complex regulatory and transactional counseling to healthcare organizations, including health systems, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician groups, dental providers, integrated delivery systems, academic medical centers, DMEPOS and pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers, home health agencies, and venture capital and private equity firms and their health-related portfolio companies. Monica is a practice area leader for the Healthcare Re...

Mark L. Durbin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Mark L. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Mark L. Durbin 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 Mark L. Durbin is held by other lawyers.

Daniel S. Stringfield is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Daniel S. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel S. Stringfield 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 Daniel S. Stringfield is held by other lawyers.

Matthew R. Kipp concentrates in complex commercial litigation and governmental investigations. His experience includes representing clients in federal, state and arbitral tribunals, and in all phases of litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Kipp has represented a variety of companies or their audit committees in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission into alleged accounting irregularities and improper business practices, including General Mills, Inc., The H...