Frank E. Pasquesi

Ken has resolved coverage issues involving an alphabet soup of insurance policies, including CGL, D&O, E&O, EPLI, PLL and WC/EL, as well as first-party property policies, crime bonds and surety bonds. He offers a deep understanding of loss-sensitive insurance programs, having litigated disputes involving workers’ compensation claim handling and deductible and retrospective premium billing. Ken also works in the trenches of product liability, professional liability and commercial...

Frank J. Bertuca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Frank J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karl Barnickol takes pride in providing practical litigation advice tailored to meet client-specific goals and counseling clients on best practices for business growth and litigation avoidance. His litigation practice focuses on defending complex mass tort and class action cases, including products and publisher liability matters, securities fraud and shareholder derivative litigation, and price-fixing and unfair competition claims. In particular, Karl has significant experience representing ...

Gregory E. Ostfeld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Gregory E., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Larry is chair of the firm’s Private Wealth Services practice group. He facilitates successful legal strategies for entrepreneurs, tax-exempt organizations, fiduciaries and high-net worth families and individuals. This work involves estate, gift and charitable planning issues, including business succession, tax-efficient ownership structures, sophisticated tax-exempt structures, trust and estate administration, executive benefits, life insurance and international estate planning for wea...

Laura Baldwin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Laura, who practices law in Park Ridge, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric builds sophisticated estate planning strategies for families and individuals, including business owners and executives. He also counsels clients on the legal and business implications of major life events, including premarital planning, relocating to a new jurisdiction, appointing short-term guardians for vacationing relatives and loved ones and designating agents for health care decisions. Eric represents clients spanning numerous industries and backgrounds, including traders, doctors, ...

As a partner in the Intellectual Property practice group, Jeff focuses his work on patent litigation and strategic counseling related to pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, electrical engineering, agricultural and food products. A registered patent attorney with four decades of experience, Jeff has successfully represented both patent owners and patent challengers through all stages of federal litigation and appeals. A significant portion of Jeff’s practice includes advising pharma...

Ms. Zink is a litigation partner at Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis LTD in Chicago, Illinois. Her practice focuses on insurance defense litigation, including personal injury, premises liability, construction liability, employer liability, and product liability matters. She regularly represents insurers and insureds in complex civil litigation and is known for thorough research, clear legal writing, and strategic motion practice. Ms. Zink has successfully obtained more than 23 summa...

Eleni Kouimelis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Eleni, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eleni is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.