Best Lawyers in Illinois, United States for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Shareholder Perry Browder is head of the Asbestos Department at Simmons Hanly Conroy. He has worked for more than 30 years helping numerous families resolve hundreds of million dollar-plus cases. He started at the firm in 2001 and played a key role in helping the firm develop a national reputation. Within a few years, he had successfully secured one of the largest asbestos verdicts in the country, a $250 million verdict against U.S. Steel. Today, Perry manages the firm’s more than 50 as...

Sam A. Harton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sam A., 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 Sam A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jessica Beringer is a Partner at Keller Postman LLC. She draws upon years of experience litigating high-stakes, complex disputes on both sides of the “v” to advocate tirelessly for the firm’s clients. At Keller Postman, Jessica currently represents the State of Texas in an enforcement action against Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, for exploiting Texans’ biometric information in violation of Texas law. She leads the firm’s day-to-day efforts on this ma...

Elizabeth Chavez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Elizabeth, who practices law in Geneva, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Livas is an accomplished personal injury attorney with a track record of success representing clients in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex product liability cases. He has secured over $100 million for clients in cases against major corporations, healthcare facilities, and insurance companies – results that speak for themselves. Chris combines deep legal expertise with genuine care and empathy, ensuring every client receives the strong, compassionate representation t...

Heidi L. Wickstrom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Heidi 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 Heidi L. is held by other top lawyers in the same...

Patrick A. Huber is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Patrick A., 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 A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geograph...

Michelle R. DiSilvestro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michelle R., 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 Michelle R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic an...

Jenny Paulson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Jenny, who practices law in Alton, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jenny is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley Barriere is a Partner at Keller Postman LLC. Ashley’s vast knowledge of product liability multi-district litigation combined with her AmLaw25 defense-side experience allows Ashley to effectively litigate against behemoth corporations on behalf of her clients. At Keller Postman, Ashley focuses on significant product-liability matters. Ashley currently helps lead the firm’s litigation against the manufacturers and sellers of acetaminophen which causes autism spectrum disorder...

Allyson C. Cox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Allyson C., 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 Allyson C. is held by other top l...

Kristen M. Stoicescu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kristen M., 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 Kristen M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Caitlin A. Maly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Caitlin A., 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 Caitlin A. is held by other top law...

Payal A. Gurnani is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy. She joined the firm in 2019, focusing her practice on mass torts and class actions, with an emphasis on cases involving internet privacy and dangerous drugs and devices. A member of the Complex Litigation Department, Payal draws on more than 15 years’ experience as an attorney and a former career in information technology to help her clients. She directs a team of e-discovery attorneys, performs pre-trial evidentiary analysis, dra...

Marquel Reddish Longtin is a Partner and Chief Client Officer at Keller Postman LLC and Postman Law . Marquel Longtin is a tough litigator with extensive experience in settlement negotiations, having represented, and obtained compensation for, thousands of workers and consumers against some of the world’s largest companies. Yet beyond her courtroom success, Marquel is deeply committed to client care, ensuring that every client has a positive experience even during the most stressful tim...

Shane Kelly is an Associate at Keller Postman LLC. He specializes in complex, high-stakes antitrust and consumer protection litigation. Shane is a committed and passionate advocate for plaintiffs. He leverages his experience litigating against powerful corporate defendants to deliver exceptional results for his clients. At Keller Postman, Shane concentrates his practice on antitrust and other consumer protection matters. He currently represents consumers in three putative class actions challe...