Michael J. McKeever

David J. Gold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. David J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter A. Clark is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Peter A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward A. Mas II is a Shareholder at McAndrews, and has been described by his clients and peers as a “terrifically savvy litigator” who “routinely secures the best position for his clients.” As an advocate, he is “experienced, smart, aggressive, and effective.” For more than twenty years, Ed’s trial and appellate litigation practice has focused on complex patent and technology-related litigation. He has served as lead trial counsel in numerous patent ...

For five years, attorney Craig D. Brown worked as a Cook County prosecutor fighting for victims of violent crimes. The experience proved insightful, as Craig recognized the importance of representing people in need of justice and the devastating effects crime can have on victims. As a personal injury trial lawyer, Craig continues to use that perspective in his practice, representing clients who have been the victims of severe traumatic injuries, wrongful death , product liability , and medica...

Aaron D. Charfoos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Aaron D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Buranosky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Tom, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tom is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nathan draws on over two decades of insolvency and workout experience to provide practical and insightful advice to clients. He builds relationships to obtain favorable results in both transactional and litigation matters. Nate is the chair of Barack Ferrazzano’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Group. He has extensive experience in all aspects of business reorganizations, workouts, and bankruptcies, inside and outside of court restructurings. This includes the representation of credito...

Sanford E. Perl (Sandy) concentrates on the corporate, securities and tax aspects of complex business transactions, including leveraged buy-outs of public and private companies; strategic mergers, acquisitions, investments and joint ventures; venture capital and growth equity investments; divestitures; initial public offerings; private equity fund formations; executive compensation; and debt and equity restructurings and workouts. He manages transactions in a wide variety of industries, inclu...

Devon Beane brings clarity and control to complex patent disputes, guiding clients with a strategist’s mindset and a trial lawyer’s precision. Clients rely on her to deliver results in trial, IPRs, and global IP strategy when the stakes are high. Devon helps companies protect their innovations and resolve complex patent disputes in forums where precision and preparation are critical. She has led litigation teams in federal courts across the country, as well as before the Internati...

Brian Sieve, a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, is an experienced trial lawyer. Praised for his ability to communicate with a jury and to present complex issues clearly and simply, he has tried more than thirty-five jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, injunction proceedings, Markman hearings and evidentiary hearings. Brian was distinguished as one of The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News and World Report, Best Lawyers® for 2013–2023 in the field of commercial l...