Ryan M. Freel

Jason Williams is a Chicago personal injury attorney at Smith LaCien LLP. His practice includes catastrophic personal injury, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, medical malpractice , and wrongful death matters. Jason joined Smith LaCien LLP in December 2021 after practicing as a solo attorney for eight years. He has litigated matters at the trial and appellate levels involving complex computer issues, medical malpractice, healthcare, antitrust, commercial disputes, and trusts and esta...

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

Josh provides strategic legal counsel to corporate and individual clients on critical business matters that include complex corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital/growth equity transactions, corporate structuring and governance issues, employee equity and non-compete agreements, joint ventures and private securities placements. He works with them to analyze their transactions and operations from every angle – planning, negotiation, documentation, impl...

When advising creditors in bankruptcies and reorganizations, Peter Siddiqui knows that his job is to make the best of a bad situation. Banks, hedge funds and private equity investors, as well as borrowers, turn to him to find swift solutions that protect their interests with minimal distress. Because he understands his clients' business realities — whether they're in the automobile, real estate, financial services or hospitality and resort industries — he offers advice that's not ...

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.

Peter J. Flowers believes a hands-on approach is the only way to handle delicate cases involving serious injury and death. A partner in the firm of Meyers & Flowers, Pete has represented countless families whose lives have been tragically changed because of medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries from workplace injuries and automobile accidents, and from defective products. He has also represented the victims and families of victims of nursing home abuse and of sexual abuse. His attent...

Richard A. Sirus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Richard A. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Richard A. Sirus 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 Richard A. Sirus is held by other lawyers.

Chair of the firm’s Associations and Foundations group, Paula Goedert represents nonprofit organizations, including professional societies, trade associations, public charities and private foundations. Paula offers a depth of experience in guiding nonprofits through the challenges they face, and appreciates the opportunity to help make a difference. Paula serves as general or lead counsel for many national associations that represent prominent economy-drivers, industries and professiona...

Aaron D. Charfoos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Aaron D. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron D. Charfoos since 2020. 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 Aaron D. Charfoos is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey D. Muntz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jeffrey D. practices law in St. Charles, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey D. Muntz since 2027. 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 Jeffrey D. Muntz is held by other lawyers.