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Keith A. Hebeisen is a partner at Clifford Law Offices and one of Illinois’ most respected and accomplished medical malpractice attorneys. For over four decades, he has represented individuals and families in complex medical negligence litigation, securing numerous significant and record-setting verdicts and settlements. Although Mr. Hebeisen concentrates his practice on medical malpractice litigation involving physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers, he has represented i...

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.

Andrew advises public and private companies on plan design and administration, fiduciary responsibility, claims procedures, and disclosure requirements under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and other laws. He has extensive experience guiding them regarding the legal, financial, and administrative issues that affect qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, and other employee benefit arrangements, including issues that arise during mergers, acquisitions, and othe...

Aurelija Fitzpatrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Aurelija practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Aurelija Fitzpatrick since 2025. 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 Aurelija Fitzpatrick is held by other lawyers.

Peter M. Siavelis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Peter M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Peter M. Siavelis 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 Peter M. Siavelis is held by other lawyers.

Thomas B. Shapira’s practice is focused on transactional and regulatory health care matters and represents numerous physician groups with respect to the formation and/or consolidation of medical practices, physician practice sales and acquisitions, and the establishment of concierge/retainer practices. Tom has worked with health care providers to address numerous operational issues, including the creation of exclusive provider arrangements, hospital/physician joint ventures and preparat...

John Callahan advises clients on health sector mergers and acquisitions. Public companies, private equity firms, nonprofit health systems, academic institutions and governmental entities have trusted John to assist them in executing their most critical transactions. His unique focus on corporate and healthcare law drives an efficient and client-oriented approach to executing transactions. John is Head of International Health M&A for the Firm. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/peopl...

Joseph T. Murphy, partner at Clifford Law Offices, comes with a great deal of experience in the law since he was sworn in Illinois in 2012. He formerly was a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney and served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Department of Justice at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony offenses in federal court. He also previously served as chief of federal litigation for the 101 st Airborne Division while serving as an attorney...

Ross Emmerman is a broad-based transactional lawyer focusing on domestic and cross-border middle- market mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and other financings and joint venture arrangements. He counsels public and private companies, family offices, and other buyers and sellers of businesses on structuring and negotiating complex business transactions, including purchases and sales of distressed businesses, executive compensation and general corporate matters. Ross also regularly rep...

James J. Mazza, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. James J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized James J. Mazza, Jr. 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 James J. Mazza, Jr. is held by other lawyers.