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Jonathan Merel is an experienced attorney and litigator who advocates for his clients in all family law proceedings, including settlement negotiations and trials. Jonathan founded The Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C. in early 2009. Prior to starting the firm, Jonathan worked at another Chicago-based family law practice for many years. Jonathan has grown his firm to include 4 other attorneys, an excellent staff and an additional office location in the suburbs. Jonathan has a great deal of e...

Michael D. DiTore is a trial attorney at Power Rogers LLP in Chicago, Illinois, where he represents individuals and families in matters involving medical malpractice , civil rights violations , wrongful death , and catastrophic personal injury litigation . His practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, with an emphasis on complex and high-stakes cases throughout Illinois. Serving as lead counsel, Mike has obtained substantial recoveries in cases involving catastrophic injuri...

Patrick A. Salvi II is the Managing Equity Partner of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. and one of Illinois’ most accomplished trial attorneys. Since joining the firm in 2007, Mr. Salvi has dedicated his career to representing individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by catastrophic injuries, medical negligence , wrongful death , mass torts, and products liability . Through his commitment to trial excellence and client advocacy, he has recovered more than $2 billion on...

Chicago trial attorney Brian LaCien is a founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP. He has a broad range of experience in the areas of medical malpractice, professional negligence, wrongful death, class actions, trucking litigation, product liability, aviation negligence, civil rights violations and premises liability. LaCien and Todd A. Smith, also a founding partner, have a long track record of achieving exceptional results for clients, with more than $2 billion in verdicts and settlements and o...

Jennifer T. Nijman is a founding partner of the environmental firm Nijman·Franzetti LLP with wide ranging experience in litigation defense and enforcement issues as well as issues involving waste and contaminated property. She was formerly a partner and chair of the environmental practice group at the Chicago office of a national law firm. Ms. Nijman represents clients in environmental litigation and enforcement defense, including toxic tort claims, private party disputes, and actions ...

Robert J. Cooney, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Cooney, Jr. 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 Robert J. Cooney, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

John represents large publicly traded and privately held businesses in controversies, transactional matters and tax planning involving state and local corporate income/franchise taxes, gross receipts taxes, sales and use taxes, and other business privilege taxes. He also defends clients in state tax audits and litigation before courts, administrative agencies and departments of revenue throughout the country. In addition to his state and local tax practice, John is also one of the nation&rsqu...

Jennifer Romig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Jennifer practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Romig 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 Jennifer Romig is held by other lawyers.

Barry Maram is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Barry practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Barry Maram 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 Barry Maram is held by other lawyers.

Brad protects the intellectual property rights of companies with strategic portfolio development and litigation. He is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and has litigated numerous cases through trial verdict—cases involving complex patented technology, design patents, trademark rights to protect market position, as well as false advertisement and unfair competition claims. Throughout his career, he has guided companies to minimize the risk of infring...