J. Kelly Bufton

Matthew represents clients in state and federal courts nationwide in commercial and criminal trial and appellate litigation. He is known for handling complex, high-exposure disputes that often involve national media attention. Matthew has built a strong record of success in defamation, breach-of-contract, and trade secret matters—on both the defendant and the plaintiff side. Learn more about their practice.

Avram I. Feldman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Avram I. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Avram I. Feldman since 2021. 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 Avram I. Feldman is held by other lawyers.

Known for her diplomacy and practical problem-solving, Jessica Lingertat approaches each transaction with a steady, collaborative hand. Her clients—including large-scale developers entering competitive markets and construction lenders funding varied projects—value her ability to balance risk and reward, structure creative solutions, and help deals cross the finish line with minimal friction. Jessica steers financings and other transactions related to the construction, development ...

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...

Tia C. Ghattas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Tia C. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Tia C. Ghattas since 2022. 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 Tia C. Ghattas is held by other lawyers.

Michael E. Holden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael E. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Michael E. Holden 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 Michael E. Holden is held by other law...

Marc C. Gravino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Marc C. practices law in Rockford, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Marc C. Gravino 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 Marc C. Gravino is held by other lawyers.

Todd Maynes focuses his practice on the tax aspects of debt restructurings, bankruptcy and insolvency, and tax litigation. Todd has served as Chair of the Planning Committee for both the University of Chicago Federal Tax Conference and the Chicago-Kent College of Law Federal Tax Institute. He teaches bankruptcy taxation at Northwestern University School of Law and the Law School at the University of Chicago, previously taught advanced income taxation at Chicago-Kent College of Law, and has le...

Routinely honored as one of the country’s top lawyers in M&A and securities work, Steven advises clients on the full range of corporate transactions, counseling boards of directors and other key leaders on matters of governance, oversight and structure. Steve advises clients in a wide variety of merger and acquisition transactions, and regularly counsels boards of directors and special committees of both public and private companies on corporate governance and oversight issues. Lear...

Attorney Gladish has resided in Lake County, Indiana for most of his life. Attorney Gladish is a graduate of Munster High School, Class of 1987 and went on to attend Calumet College of St. Joseph where he graduated Cum Laude in 1991 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. At the time of graduation, Attorney Gladish was selected not only as a 1991 member of Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges, but also as the Outstanding Criminal Justice Graduate. After graduation, Attorney Gladish ...