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Michael J. Hanahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Michael J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Hanahan 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 Michael J. Hanahan is held by other lawyers.

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.

Joseph Balesteri is an attorney with Power Rogers LLP in Chicago, Illinois . He represents individuals and families in complex litigation involving Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs . His work in these areas has been recognized by Best Lawyers. Over the course of his career, Joe has helped secure more than $800 million in recoveries for injured clients and their families. A significant portion of his practice focuses on medical negligence cases, ...

Julie Seymour represents and counsels banks and borrowers, including hospitals, health systems, educational and cultural institutions and long-term care providers; governmental issuers; underwriters; and trustees in connection with tax-exempt and taxable financings. Since 1990, Julie has been involved in billions of dollars of tax-exempt bond financings, including fixed and variable rate structures, as well as secured and unsecured lending transactions. What do you focus on? In my finance pra...

Sandy brings a unique perspective combining his legal and business experience to assist his clients in viewing legal issues outside the box. Sandy’s clients appreciate his practical approach to counseling and structuring transactions and relationships to both prevent and solve problems in a manner that leads them to realize their strategic and operational goals. Sandy’s international background and experience have made him especially valuable to international clients looking to se...

Allen J. Guon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Allen J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Allen J. Guon 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 Allen J. Guon is held by other l...

Matthew J. Cannon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Matthew J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Cannon 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 Matthew J. Cannon is held by other lawyers.

Nick is of counsel in the firm’s Securities Litigation & Regulatory practice group. A trial lawyer with 40 years of experience, he defends financial services firms and their employees in securities matters all over the country. Nick’s practice encompasses the full range of investor-based disputes and regulatory enforcement proceedings, as well as disputes arising out of employment practices in the financial services industry. He also handles internal investigations and investi...

Charles W. Mulaney, Jr. focuses on mergers and acquisitions (friendly and hostile), corporate governance and corporate financings. He counsels clients on a broad range of securities and corporate matters, including disclosure issues, the duties of directors and shareholder activism. Mr. Mulaney represents special committees of directors in transactions and internal investigations. He also advises major investment banks on acquisition and financing matters and has represented issuers and under...

Russell D. Knight is a Chicago divorce lawyer for business owners and the spouses of business owners. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for Family Law. He founded the Law Office of Russell D. Knight in Chicago in 2009 and has practiced only family law for more than a decade. He is licensed in Illinois (2006) and Florida (2018), and his affiliated Florida firm, the Law Office of Russell Knight, serves clients in Naples and Southwest Florida. His practice centers on divo...