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

Kelly Koss focuses her practice in domestic and international construction and commercial litigation and arbitration. She is respected by clients for her counsel regarding litigation avoidance techniques and her willingness to work collaboratively to seek early resolution to disputes. When litigation is unavoidable, Kelly is prepared to advocate zealously for her clients to achieve desired results. Kelly represents owners, developers, contractors and design professionals in disputes related t...

Monique Howery is a skilled litigator whose practice encompasses a range of complex intellectual property matters involving the development, registration, licensing, and enforcement of trademarks. Valued for her experience across a range of industries, Monique offers strategic guidance to advance her clients’ long-term business goals while protecting their legal interests. Monique is highly regarded for her ability to develop nuanced litigation strategies tailored to the unique needs of...

As a commercial litigator and counselor with more than 20 years of experience, Matt brings a creative, pragmatic, and efficient approach to helping clients resolve complex legal and business problems. Matt is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Group. He has significant, first-chair trial experience in a wide variety of business disputes. He regularly represents clients in matters involving breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, non-competes, and post-closing disputes. Matt ...

Patrick D. Owens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Patrick D. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick D. Owens 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 Patrick D. Owens is held by other lawyers.

Antonio M. Romanucci has lived his commitment to justice, from his early work as a Cook County Public Defender to being named Leading Lawyers’ Number One Civil Rights Lawyer and Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s 2021 Person of the Year. Chicago Magazine also recognized him on their ‘New Power 30’ list and Crain’s The Book 2024 for his many contributions to the Chicago community. As a founding partner of the Chicago-based trial firm of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, he has...

Seth Rose represents many of the country’s most recognizable brands as well as advertising and digital agencies in all aspects of advertising, marketing and media. He works with Fortune 500 companies in a wide variety of industries, including technology, telecommunications, automotive and quick-service restaurants, providing strategic counsel and transactional advice to help his clients implement brand and marketing campaigns and initiatives. Seth has extensive experience drafting and n...

With a practice that is national in scope, Bruce White has more than 35 years of experience in the litigation, arbitration and mediation of environmental disputes and administrative permitting and enforcement proceedings. Regardless of the difficulty or complexity of the matter, Bruce is dedicated to being client-focused and solving problems as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Bruce represents industrial and commercial businesses and governmental entities in Superfund, RCRA/HSWA,...

Rob Drobnak has significant experience in the structuring, negotiating and documentation of credit facilities for acquisitions, working capital and other general corporate purposes. Rob’s strong acumen around the entire life-cycles of finance transactions, including the negotiation, structuring and documentation of deals from inception to close, during growth and workout phases and in sale, foreclosure and other exit scenarios, helps clients to successfully navigate unexpected obstacles...

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