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Nicholas T. Motherway is an experienced trial attorney who represents individuals and families in medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury, and nursing home neglect and abuse cases. Over the course of his career, he has secured significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients who have suffered serious injuries or the loss of a family member. Mr. Motherway’s notable results include a $7.5 million settlement on behalf of a motorcyclist who was rendered quadriplegic...

Stephan D. Blandin is a principal and partner in Romanucci & Blandin LLC, a Chicago-based personal injury firm. Since co-founding the firm in 1998, Mr. Blandin has focused his practice on catastrophic plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death cases involving motor vehicle and airplane crashes, medical negligence, product liability and workplace accidents. He also has a particular passion for birth injury cases in Illinois, Wisconsin and Arizona. At Romanucci & Blandin, Mr. ...

A former chief patent counsel to a Fortune 500 communications company with deep first chair trial experience, Thomas Pasternak focuses his practice on patent, trademark, and trade secret litigation, licensing, and prosecution. He protects and defends his clients’ intellectual property rights in district courts throughout the United States, the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Federal Circuit and Seventh Circuit Courts of Appeal. He ...

Michael E. Fox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Michael E. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Michael E. Fox 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 Michael E. Fox is held by other lawyers.

Wendy N. Enerson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Wendy N. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Wendy N. Enerson 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 Wendy N. Enerson is held by other lawyers.

James Mayer is a senior counsel in Nixon Peabody’s Real Estate group and focuses his practice on all aspects of real estate law, with extensive experience in retail, office, and industrial leasing. My focus I focus my practice on commercial real estate law, including all aspects of real estate acquisition, development, leasing, operation, management, and disposition. My clients include real estate pension funds, investment advisory groups (for their own accounts and unrelated third part...

Edward R. Winkofsky, Chair of the Gaming Practice, focuses his practice on gaming regulatory compliance, licensure, and private equity investments in the gaming industry. He also advises clients on internal investigations and charitable gaming. Since joining the firm in 2010, Ed has served as regulatory counsel to gaming industry suppliers and operators, sports wagering and iGaming platform providers and content creators, horse tracks, video gaming route operators, lottery providers, tribal l...

Harry J. Secaras is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Harry J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Harry J. Secaras 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 Harry J. Secaras is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer M. Mikulina is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Jennifer M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer M. Mikulina since 2016. 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 Jennifer M. Mikulina is held by other lawyers.

Tonya, chair of the Litigation & Disputes practice group, is a trusted legal partner for businesses navigating complex litigation, with a strong focus on product liability defense and risk mitigation counseling. She combines practical insight with strategic thinking to deliver efficient, results-driven representation. Clients value Tonya’s commitment to long-term success over quick settlements. She positions cases for strength at every stage – summary judgment, mediation, and ...