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

Brian Murphy has been in practice in Illinois since 1989. Initially in practice with an insurance defense firm, Williams & Montgomery, in 1991, Mr. Murphy joined Hofeld and Schaffner. Since that time, he has practiced catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation on behalf of injured persons and their families. Mr. Murphy is a lifelong resident of Chicago, Illinois, and is licensed in Illinois. He has been admitted pro hac vice in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and New York. He has ...

Everett S. Ward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Everett S. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Everett S. Ward 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 Everett S. Ward is held by other lawyers.

Kevin, chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, represents life sciences clients across every facet of patent law. Clients rely on Kevin to navigate the complexities of intellectual property with confidence and clarity. His practice consists of conducting technical IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, as well as collaboration and license agreements; comprehensive patent counseling, including global prosecution and strategic portfolio management; and product clearanc...

Walt Holzer focuses on complex business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations, divestitures, venture capital and growth equity investing, and executive compensation. He has handled numerous transactions in a wide variety of industries for private equity, family office and strategic clients. Praised by clients for his "pragmatic approach, business acumen and sector knowledge" and his "expertise…and commerciality" and "valuable understanding of the mos...

Dennis VanDerGinst Dennis VanDerGinst is a personal injury attorney, trial lawyer, and the Founder & CEO of VanDerGinst Law PC. He represents injured individuals and families throughout Illinois, Iowa, and other jurisdictions. For more than 30 years, Dennis has focused his practice on helping people navigate serious injury claims and complex litigation during challenging periods of their lives. Dennis handles a wide range of plaintiff-side personal injury matters, including car accidents,...

Justine Young Gottshall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which she is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Justine has extensive experience counseling clients on privacy, data security, technology, information governance, consumer protection, and digital marketing and advertising issues. She works closely with...

Steven L. Brenneman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Steven L. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Steven L. Brenneman since 2013. 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 L. Brenneman is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Haber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Michael A. practices law in Highland Park, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Haber since 2014. 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 A. Haber is held by other lawyers.

Gil Soffer, managing partner of Katten's Chicago office, has made his mark on both sides of white-collar actions. As a former federal prosecutor and senior Department of Justice (DOJ) official, he thoroughly understands the government's enforcement strategies and tactics. As an experienced white-collar defense lawyer and national co-chair of the firm's litigation practice, he devotes his practice to keeping clients out of trouble and navigating them safely through government investigations an...