Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Commercial Litigation
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Carrie Stickel concentrates her practice on litigation and enforcement matters relating to the financial services industry and the federal securities laws. Carrie represents individuals and companies in regulatory and enforcement matters and in federal and state court litigation. She has considerable experience with the federal securities laws, regulatory investigations, and internal investigations. Carrie frequently defends enforcement proceedings before the Securities Exchange Commission (S...
Daihana Estrada is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Daihana, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daihana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Dave Coogan advises public and private clients in data privacy and cybersecurity litigation and investigatory matters. As a former military prosecutor who has tried cases before a jury, he has litigation experience that provides clients with an important perspective during internal investigations and in responding to privacy and cybersecurity regulators. Mr. Coogan has helped clients from a variety of different industries with sensitive internal investigations including life sciences, technol...
Peter Hegel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Peter, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Megan Krivoshey focuses on commercial litigation, including contract disputes, business tort actions, and drug and medical device litigation. She represents a variety of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and major pharmaceutical companies, in resolving civil litigation disputes. She also advises privately owned companies and nonprofits in small-business matters. An associate in the Chicago office, Megan’s dispute resolution and litigation experience ranges from the initial fil...
Alexander A. Ingoglia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Alexander A., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicollette L. Khuans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nicollette L., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicollette L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nathan Gilbert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Nathan, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lucas Rael brings sharp research and organizational skills to his work on white collar criminal matters and other complex investigations. This love of digging into different areas of the law and synthesizing information from multiple sources is matched by his enthusiasm for courtroom work such as examining witnesses and making arguments. After all, he notes, it’s deep preparation that enables you to think on your feet. In his experience working on internal investigations triggered by su...
Mario D. Robertson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Mario D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mario D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Known for her warm demeanor and zealous approach, Kennedy Harris is a dedicated and skilled advocate with experience representing clients in a wide variety of complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. Kennedy has successfully handled all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation and discovery through dispositive motions, mediation, and trial preparation. Kennedy is deeply trusted by clients to navigate contentious issues and deliver practical solutions. Clients value Ken...
Natalie Holden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Transportation Law. Natalie, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natalie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel Charles V. Wolf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Daniel Charles, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel Charles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marlow is a strategic and versatile litigator who draws on her experience clerking for federal trial and appellate judges to craft persuasive arguments and develop effective litigation strategies at every stage of a case. As a partner in Barack Ferrazzano’s Litigation Group, Marlow represents clients in the fashion, luxury brand, and motor vehicle industries in consumer class actions, complex business disputes, and employment and customer discrimination lawsuits. Marlow also maintains a...
Patrick G. Simonaitis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Securities and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Patrick G., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ariana Garcia-Moore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ariana, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ariana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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