Michael J. Waters

Christopher Hotaling is a member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group. After 16 years as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago, Chris focuses his practice on representing entities and individuals in all types of government investigations, criminal prosecutions, and regulatory enforcement actions. A seasoned trial attorney, clients also come to Chris for their most significant complex commercial litigation. What do you focus o...

Steven H. Sklar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Steven H. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Steven H. Sklar 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 Steven H. Sklar is held by other lawyers.

Jason S. Ornduff advises high net worth families, business owners, executives, professionals and celebrities on state and federal laws regarding wealth transfer to the next generation, including estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and gift tax issues. Jason also counsels closely-held companies on various legal issues, especially in the areas of succession planning. Jason is a past president of the Greater North Shore Estate and Financial Planning Council. He is also a...

John J. Perconti is a highly-acclaimed Illinois medical malpractice attorney and co-founder of Levin & Perconti. For over 25 years, he has devoted his practice to advocating for people and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. In 1992, he merged his practice with Steven Levin, and now the firm employs twenty elderly abuse lawyers in Chicago and has obtained over $520 million in verdicts and settlements for clients. John has an excellent record of success representing clien...

Timothy Cavanagh, Founder With more than 35 years of experience, nationally recognized trial attorney Timothy J. Cavanagh has championed the rights of personal injury victims across Illinois and throughout the country. Since founding Cavanagh Sorich Law Group in 1997, he has secured more than 75 verdicts and settlements totaling $900 million on behalf of his clients. Cavanagh’s cases have broken Illinois records, strengthened safety standards, and prompted policy change within city and ...

Megan M. Devaney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Megan M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Megan M. Devaney 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 Megan M. Devaney is held by other lawyers.

For more than 25 years, Matt has represented private equity investors in various transactions. He also represents public and private companies in M&A transactions. Matt concentrates his practice in private equity and mergers and acquisitions. He joined the firm in 1994 and has been a partner since 2002. He is the former head of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice and a former member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Learn more about their practice .

Andy Gelman is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Chicago office. He concentrates his practice in estate planning and estate and trust administration and controversies and is the immediate past chair of the firm's Illinois Private Wealth Services Practice Group. He counsels individuals, executives and business owners on the use of wills and insurance and inter vivos or living trusts and powers of attorney for property and health care in their estate planning. Often his advice is in the are...

Michael J. Choate is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Choate since 2011. 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. Choate is held by other lawyers.

Howard has always understood that business involves risk. Howard works with his clients to understand their business, their goals, and their level of risk tolerance. That understanding enables him to craft solutions that work for his clients. It is one reason why he has represented many of his clients for decades. For more than 40 years, Howard has served as a trusted lawyer and adviser to clients ranging from some of the world’s largest and best-known real estate, tech, software, and o...