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Kathleen Meyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Kathleen practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen Meyer 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 Kathleen Meyer is held by other lawyers.

With extensive experience and ability in all areas of the firm’s practice, Tracy Brammeier’s recent focus is primarily complex and catastrophic transportation matters. Tracy has worked on several cases involving bicyclists struck by trucks, a man who suffered a crushing injury after being run over by a forklift, and a woman who died in a boating incident on Lake Michigan. Tracy also handles aviation matters and has worked on many of the firm’s commercial and private aviation...

David J. Rashid is a Partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. who focuses his practice on medical malpractice , catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. He has particular experience handling complex medical negligence cases involving misdiagnosis, surgical errors, birth injuries and emergency room errors. Since joining the firm in 2023, Mr. Rashid has recovered more than $575 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Mr. Rashid has achieved significant results ...

Scott is a trial lawyer who concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on class actions. He was formerly managing partner of the firm, and served on its Executive Committee. Scott has considerable jury and nonjury trial experience, and represents clients in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He has advocated for clients in a broad range of matters, including antitrust, fraud and business torts, health care, breach of contract and...

Barry F. Irwin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Barry F. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Barry F. Irwin 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 Barry F. Irwin is held by other...

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

A firm founder, visionary leader, and skilled litigator, Paul Slater handles high-stakes antitrust cases for private and public enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies. He pioneered the opt-out practice, representing companies as individual plaintiffs in industry-wide multidistrict antitrust litigation. This practice enables clients to tailor their claims and maximize their recoveries outside of class action proceedings, which often fail to meet individual client needs. Mr. Slater repres...

Michael D. Froelich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Gaming Law. Michael D. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. Froelich since 2023. 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 D. Froelich 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...

Andy Gelman is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Chicago office. He concentrates his practice in estate planning and estate and trust administration and controversies and is the immediate past chair of the firm's Illinois Private Wealth Services Practice Group. He counsels individuals, executives and business owners on the use of wills and insurance and inter vivos or living trusts and powers of attorney for property and health care in their estate planning. Often his advice is in the are...