Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Commercial Litigation

Joshua M. Levin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joshua M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bianca E. Ciarroni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Bianca E., 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 Bianca E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kent Hayden is a partner in Kirkland & Ellis’ Chicago office. Kent has broad experience handling complex commercial litigation, insurance litigation, restructuring litigation, and antitrust litigation. Kent also devotes significant time to pro bono work on behalf of members of his community. Kent tried and won a case on behalf of a local social worker whose landlord had failed to remediate mold and severe water damage in her apartment. Kent also led a successful mediation on behalf ...

Kahin Tong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kahin, 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 Kahin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph is a seasoned litigator with years of courtroom experience as a prosecutor. Whether it be a successful jury trial or a timely settlement, Joseph has an established track record of achieving favorable outcomes. As an associate in Barack Ferrazzano’s Litigation Group, Joseph handles a wide range of complex matters, including motor vehicle franchise disputes and real estate development litigation. He has extensive experience in all stages of litigation and strategic decision-making,...

Meghan J. Wood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Meghan J., who practices law in Park Ridge, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meghan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas J. Neuner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Antitrust. Thomas J., 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 Thomas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael A. Meneghini is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Patent. Michael 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 Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tammy P. Nguyen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Tammy P., 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 Tammy P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amelia Garza-Mattia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Entertainment and Sports Law. Amelia, 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 Amelia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brendan Ryan is a litigation partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Brendan has broad experience in all aspects of litigation and represents companies as both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of disputes. Brendan’s recent experience includes high-stakes class action, contract, real estate, employment, and toxic tort disputes, and he has represented clients in a variety of industries, including retail, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. Brenda...

Clients rely on Matt Alva’s wise counsel and unflappable courtroom and boardroom demeanor to resolve their toughest civil litigation. Matt focuses his practice on product and premises liability matters, class actions, and mass torts. He also defends businesses in other complex commercial litigation and business disputes. Matt is known for his meticulous skill in preparing and trying his cases. He is also a deft negotiator when settlement best aligns with his clients’ business obje...

Corey Hickman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Corey, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Corey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Corwin is an experienced advisor, litigator, and transactional attorney who focuses on helping clients develop, pursue, and implement practical, business-oriented solutions to their legal needs. Corwin is a partner in the Employment Group at Barack Ferrazzano. He also serves as Assistant General Counsel, Employment of the firm. Corwin maintains a wide-ranging employment and environmental practice, which includes providing day-to-day advice and counsel, conducting internal investigations, assi...

Samantha is an established, solutions-driven litigation attorney who applies creativity and her prior experience clerking for a federal judge to help clients navigate complex commercial disputes. Samantha has substantial litigation experience working on cases involving diverse subject matter, such as breach of contract, franchise laws, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, copyright infringement, securities law, and antitrust. Her skill set extends to crafting crucial motio...

Lauren Falk is a litigation associate in the Chicago office at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Her practice focuses on a wide range of complex commercial disputes and government investigations. Lauren has substantial experience representing clients within the insurance, reinsurance and health care industries in state and federal court and arbitration. She helps clients with all aspects of the litigation process, including initial case evaluation and risk assessment, discovery, depositions, pleading...