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  • January 21, 2014 | People
    A. Traub and Associates announces expansion with new office

    On January 13, 2014, A. Traub and Associates relocated their office space from downtown Lombard into an office building located at 100 West 22nd Street, Suite 150 Lombard, IL. The law firm represents numerous children with their Guardian Ad Litem work. “We are most excited about providing special amenities through our children’s meeting room,” said senior attorney Chantelle Porter. The children’s room will be kid friendly and welcoming in design with playful colors and children sized tables and chairs. Principal Angel Traub added, “It allows us to meet with the children we represent on their level; making them feel more comfortable in tough situations is our goal.”

    A. Traub and Associates has a strong word of mouth referral business and the firm is growing primarily due to happy clients. In November of 2012, the firm opened a second office located at 171 W. Wing Street, Suite 205, Arlington Heights, IL so that it may expand its services in Cook County.  In 2013 alone, four staff members were hired to support the firm’s client base. Part of the expansion plan is to hire more attorneys.

  • January 17, 2014 | CLE
    CLE: Tort Law: Back to Basics

    Don’t miss this nuts-and-bolts examination of the personal injury litigation process! This back-to-basics seminar covers all aspects of the personal injury litigation case – from pretrial to post-trial – and pays particular attention to updated and emerging issues.

  • January 16, 2014 | Practice News
    Cook County Judge Laura Liu appointed to 1st District Appellate vacancy

    The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Cook County Circuit Judge Laura Liu to the 1st District Appellate vacancy created by the death of Justice Patrick Quinn.

    According to the Chicago Sun-Times, sitting Appellate Justice Bertina Lampkin will move into Quinn's vacancy and Liu will move into Lampkin's spot.

    The appointment is effective Feb. 3.

  • January 15, 2014 | People
    Scott Ginsburg named partner at Robbins Schwartz

    Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that Scott L. Ginsburg has been named partner.

    Since joining the firm, Scott has made significant contributions to the growth and success of the firm’s public finance & taxation practice group. Scott focuses his practice in the area of real property taxation and assessment appeals, valuation and tax rate objections. Scott also practices in the area of commercial transactions and local government, including contract drafting and review, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Scott received his Juris Doctor from the Washington University School of Law in 2004 and his Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University in 2001.

  • January 15, 2014 | Practice News
    Mitchell L. Hoffman appointed Circuit Judge of the 19th Circuit, 4th Subcircuit

    The Illinios Supreme Court has appointed the Hon. Mitchell L. Hoffman to Circuit Judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit. This appointment is effective Feb. 3, 2014 and terminates on Dec. 5, 2016. Judge Mitchell currently serves as an associate judge in the 19th Circuit.

  • January 15, 2014 | Events
    Lawyers hockey team raises funds for Chicago Legal Clinic

    The Chicago Lawyers Hockey Team of the Chicago Masters Hockey League recently played their 6th annual United Center charity game against the Chicago Celebrity Allstars Hockey Team, which team included some Chicago Blackhawks alumni. The game benefited the Chicago Legal Clinic. 

    Those photographed in the back row are (left to right): Michael B. Quigley, David M. Goldman, Lowell D. Snorf, III, C.J. Koroll, Patrick D. Thompson, Kevin M. Magnuson, James R. Foley, and David Vander Ploeg. Those photographed in the front row are (left to right): Kent D. Sinson, Michael B. Goldberg, Most Rev. Thomas J. Paprocki, and Steven L. Demitro (Captain).

    This year's game went to the Chicago Celebrity Allstars Hockey Team who defeated the Chicago Lawyers 5-4.

  • January 14, 2014 | People
    Ungaretti & Harris elects Seth Horvath to Partnership

    Ungaretti & Harris LLP has announced that Seth Horvath, 33, has been elected to partnership in the Litigation Practice at the firm. Seth’s practice includes commercial and employment litigation matters, as well as appellate advocacy, in state and federal courts nationwide. From 2004–2007, prior to joining the firm, Seth served as a judicial clerk for Justice Rita B. Garman of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

    Ungaretti & Harris is a Chicago-based law firm with business, healthcare & government, intellectual property and litigation practices. The firm represents domestic and international clients including Fortune 500, mid-market, and small businesses; private equity funds; healthcare providers; energy companies; real estate companies; financial institutions; professional organizations; and government agencies.

  • January 14, 2014 | People
    Jennifer Ashley named partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.

    Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. announced today the promotion of Jennifer L. Ashley to Partner. Ms. Ashley joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. as a Senior Associate in March 2012.  She concentrates her practice in the areas of catastrophic automobile accidents, personal injury, wrongful death and products liability. Ms. Ashley is the lead lawyer on over 25 Stryker and other hip replacement recall cases.

    Ms. Ashley has negotiated and settled hundreds of cases throughout her career. Prior to joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, she spent 12 years at an auto insurance defense firm. She successfully tried over 100 cases to verdict before a jury, and has been published in the Cook County Jury Verdict Reporter over 70 times for successful verdicts in personal injury cases.

    “Jennifer’s extensive background working at an insurance defense firm provides unique insight into what the other side is thinking,” said Patrick A. Salvi, managing partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard. “Her hard work and dedication to her clients has proven to be a great asset to them and to our firm.”

    Ms. Ashley received her Law Degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law and her Bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University. Ms. Ashley regularly serves as an arbitrator in both Cook and Lake Counties.  She also volunteers with the Illinois Institute for Continuing Education.

  • January 13, 2014 | Practice News
    James P. Flannery, Jr. appointed presiding judge of Cook County Law Division

    Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced Monday the appointment of Judge James P. Flannery, Jr. as Presiding Judge of the Law Division effective immediately. Judge Flannery, currently a trial judge in the Law Division, fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Law Division Presiding Judge William D. Maddux who retired Jan. 11, 2014.

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  • January 13, 2014 | People
    Richard J. Salter promoted to Shareholder at Steinberg Advisors, Ltd.

    Chicago-area accounting firm Steinberg Advisors Ltd. has promoted Richard J. Salter, CPA, JD, LLM, to Shareholder.

    “Rich rapidly earned the trust and respect of his clients and co-workers during his tenure with our firm.  In addition, in his role as Director of Tax Quality Control he was able to bring greater breadth and depth of tax services, and therefore value, to all firm clients. His promotion to Shareholder is a direct reflection of the personal commitment he delivers to our firm and clients every day,” says Irwin Steinberg, CPA, Managing Shareholder of Steinberg Advisors, Ltd. 

    Salter’s clients comprise start-ups to multi-national companies in manufacturing, distribution, graphic arts, real estate, professional services, and high net worth individuals.  He provides strategic tax planning, estate, and gift tax planning, succession planning, merger and acquisition deal structuring and due diligence for his clients, as well as business and individual tax compliance services.

    “Clients engage me to achieve specific financial or tax objectives, and it is through a proactive and consultative approach to planning that we achieve these objectives.  Whatever the type or size of client, my approach is rooted in comprehensive knowledge of the goals, objectives and circumstances if the business and ownership,” said Rich when asked about his perspective on serving clients.