Sean M. Carney

Jonathan L. Schwartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Jonathan L. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan L. Schwartz since 2018. 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 Jonathan L. Schwartz is held by other lawyers.

Carla Colaianni is a trial attorney at Smith LaCien LLP in Chicago, Illinois. She has practiced law for 15 years, representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, medical malpractice matters, appellate proceedings, and probate cases. Her recognized practice area includes Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. As a Chicago personal injury lawyer and Chicago accident attorney , Carla represents individuals and families seeking legal relief after serious injuries. She has represented pla...

With nearly 30 years of experience working with clients that include household brands and, in particular, mid-market businesses, John is able to remain calm and focused when encountering challenging environments. He helps clients to reduce stress in service of negotiating their desired resolution. Because copyright and trademark litigation is frequently used as a competitive tool, John works to ensure efficiency and preserve client resources throughout the litigation process, including elimin...

Catherine Krenz Doan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Catherine practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine Krenz Doan since 2019. 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 Catherine Krenz Doan is held by other lawyers.

Brian L. Shaw is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Brian L. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Brian L. Shaw since 2012. 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 Brian L. Shaw is held by other l...

Kevin L. Kolton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Kevin L. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin L. Kolton since 2010. 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 Kevin L. Kolton is held by other lawyers.

Bradley M. Cosgrove is a leading trial attorney with extensive experience representing individuals and families in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, transportation, aviation, product liability, and complex medical malpractice litigation. Known for meticulous case preparation, strategic thinking, and commanding courtroom advocacy, he has built a reputation for handling technically complex cases involving transportation systems, unsafe road and construction conditions, product failures, medi...

Floyd Mandell is the national co-chair and founder of the firm's Intellectual Property department. He has represented some of the world’s most recognizable companies in intellectual property litigation. Few other lawyers have handled as many high-profile cases over the past 20 years involving copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, trade dress, false advertising and defamation. He has been lead counsel in more than 40 published decisions, many involving novel or cutting-edge issues. On m...

Mr. Liss is experienced in trademark, copyright, trade secret and unfair competition counseling and litigation. He has significant experience in complex inter partes proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and has represented numerous clients in federal courts around the U.S. Mr. Liss represents clients in a wide variety of industries including health care, consumer goods and products, insurance and financial services, industrial and commercial products and online reta...

Julie Sirlin Pleshivoy advises high‑net‑worth families, family offices, and entrepreneurs on the full spectrum of wealth transfer and tax planning. Combining sophisticated tax knowledge with a background in investment management, she develops estate plans that safeguard family assets and support smooth transitions across generations. Leveraging her experience and an LL.M. in Federal Income Taxation, Julie brings a distinctive financial perspective to structuring business ventures, succession ...