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James Flight is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. James practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized James Flight since 2026. 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 James Flight is held by other lawyers.

Mark Hagedorn advises on a wide variety of intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark and copyright solicitation and IP litigation, licensing and counseling. Appreciated for his honesty and practical legal advice, Mark consistently delivers utilitarian solutions that help his clients resolve disputes and litigation efficiently and economically. Mark offers broad experience in virtually all phases of IP counseling and litigation. He understands and has represented clients invol...

Robert J. Cooney, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Cooney, Jr. since 2018. 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 Robert J. Cooney, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Joel T. Cooper focuses his practice on transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, development and partnership and joint venture formation, with a special emphasis on private equity fund formation and private equity investment. As a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Chicago office, Joel is a part of the Business Practice Area, focusing in corporate and real estate law. Joel represents institutional sponsors of private equity funds, major money center banks, life insurance companies and ot...

Kenneth A. Wexler is a Chicago-based trial attorney with more than 35 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, shareholders, and consumers in complex litigation matters. As a partner at Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP , he focuses his practice on class action litigation, commercial litigation , and Antitrust Law , handling disputes involving allegations of fraud, unfair business practices, deceptive conduct, and unlawful restraints on competition. Throughout his career, Mr. W...

Brian Richards is Chair of the Firm’s Global Private Equity Practice and is a partner in the Private Equity and M&A practices at Paul Hastings. Brian has 30 years of experience leading complex domestic and international transactions, including leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, and growth equity investments in a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, distribution, and services. The volume and breadth of Brian’s experience is rela...

Attorney, Financial Specialist for Collaborative Divorce, and Mediator From a very young age I always played the role of mediator in my family and with my friends. That is because I have always been able to understand the experiences of both sides and I have always been able to determine what is important to people in order to resolve issues peacefully. Today I use those skills as a financial specialist for collaborative divorce, as a mediator, and as an attorney. With my financial background...

Steven H. Klein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Steven H. practices law in Bannockburn, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Steven H. Klein since 2020. 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 Steven H. Klein is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Warren is a principal with the firm and has concentrated his practice in the area of matrimonial law since 1989. A significant part of his practice involves analysis of complex financial issues, business and real estate valuation, and cash flow analysis in connection with matrimonial matters. Named to 2013 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America. AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell In 2004, was named one of the "Top 40 Under 40 Illinois Attorney", by the Illinois Law Bulletin. Nam...

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...