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Thomas Demetrio, nationally renowned Chicago personal injury trial lawyer, was named yesterday “Chicago Best Lawyers Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year” for 2011, by the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
After more than a quarter of a century in publication, Best Lawyers is designating “Lawyers of the Year” in high-profile legal specialties in large legal communities. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is being honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.”
Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The current, 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2011), is based on more than 3.1 million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. Tom has been listed in the publication since its inception in 1987.
Tom received particularly high ratings in The Best Lawyers in America surveys by earning a high level of respect among his peers for his abilities, professionalism and integrity.
Steven Naifeh, President of Best Lawyers, says, “We continue to believe – as we have believed for more than 25 years – that recognition by one’s peers is the most meaningful form of praise in the legal profession.
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October 25, 2010 |
People
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October 23, 2010 |
Member Services
Dear Illinois State Bar Association Member, The 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks begin their title defense this week and a limited number of high demand seats are available for several exciting games! Take advantage of the Illinois State Bar Association exclusive ticket offer below, enter the special offer code of law, and then log in or create an account. Once you complete your order, you will receive an email confirmation to print your tickets. If you have any questions or if you're looking to purchase a group of 15 or more tickets, please contact TR Johnson at 312.455.7095, or email at tjohnson@chicagoblackhawks.com Click here for the special offer
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October 20, 2010 |
People
Wheaton attorney Gerald M. Sheridan, 79, passed away last month after a long illness. Mr. Sheridan grew up in the western suburbs and attended DePaul University for both his undergraduate and juris doctor degrees. He practiced in Aurora and Chicago before opening his own office in Wheaton. Click here to read the full obituary in the Chicago Tribune.
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October 20, 2010 |
People
Patent attorney Robert L. Harmon, 72, passed away recently at Northwestern Memorial Hospital due to complications from lung cancer. Mr. Harmon retired in 1997 from the Chicago law firm now known as Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione. He then wrote a book titled "Patents and the Federal Circuit." Mr. Harmon received his juris doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 1963, He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1965 and joined the Brinks, Hofer firm as an associate. A memorial reception for family and friends is set for Saturday. Call the Cremation Society of Illinois for details (773) 281-5058. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Harmon's name to the American Cancer Society, (800) 227-2345 or at www.cancer.org.
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October 20, 2010 |
People
[caption id="attachment_15295" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Teresa Frisbie"][/caption] Loyola University Chicago is pleased to announce that Teresa Frisbie, an experienced mediator and former adjunct law professor at Loyola, has joined the School of Law as director of its new Dispute Resolution Program, which will be a part of the Dan K. Webb Center for Advocacy. Loyola recently launched the program in order to broaden its curricular offerings in the advocacy and dispute resolution skills law students will need in this growing field. “As one of the most respected advocacy programs in the country, we are constantly seeking ways to improve upon what we have built,” said David N. Yellen, dean of the School of Law. “Given the growing need for advocates to apply their skills in alternative dispute resolution settings such as mediation, we are thrilled to have someone as experienced as Teresa Frisbie at Loyola to help expand Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) learning opportunities for our students.” Frisbie joins the law school after more than 20 years of private law practice, the last 12 of which she has spent serving as a mediator and arbitrator in addition to litigating cases. She is a former member of Loyola’s adjunct law faculty, where she taught courses in mediation and international arbitration, and has coached several student competitions.
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October 20, 2010 |
Practice News
Chief Judge Stephen J. Culliton has announced that applications for the Office of Associate Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, DuPage County, have been received from those on the attached list. The vacancy is the result of the retirement of Associate Judge Joseph S. Bongiorno. Chief Judge Culliton invites public comment by letter before Nov. 4, 2010 to:
- Chief Judge Stephen J. Cullition
- 18th Judicial Circuit Court
- 505 N. County Farm Road, Room 2015
- Wheaton, IL 60187
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October 19, 2010 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Mary S. Trew, Erica L. Reddick and James L. Kaplan to the office of Cook County Circuit Judge. Trew is replacing the retiring Hon. James R. Epstein. Reddick is replacing the Hon. Dorothy Kirie Kinnaird, who is retiring on Dec. 5, 2010. Kaplan is taking the position of the Hon. Melvin J. Cole, who is also retiring on Dec. 5. All three appointments are effecting through Dec. 3, 2012.
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October 14, 2010 |
Practice News
The Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago (LAF) has an opening for a Public Benefits Enrollment Paralegal. This person will work in a new community-based project serving individuals and families who live in Cook County and who may be eligible for one or more of the public benefit "safety net" programs. The start date is Nov. 1, 2010 Applicants must have a college degree, excellent oral and written skills and a commitment to social ustice. The paralegal must be willing to engage in substantial local travel within Cook County. Send cover letter, resume and two references by Oct. 22, 2010, via email to resume@lafchicago.org.
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October 14, 2010 |
Practice News
The John Marshall Law School is seeking candidates for the newly-established Edward T. and Noble W. Lee Chair in Constitutional Law – the school’s first academic Chair position. The school will appoint a qualified Constitutional Law expert to this position, beginning in August, 2011. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2010. This Chair honors Edward T. Lee and his son, Noble W. Lee, both former Deans of The John Marshall Law School , for their shared interest in Constitutional Law, and their contributions to both the law school and legal education nationwide. Through scholarly research and published articles on relevant state and federal constitutional issues, the Chair appointee will further their legacy.
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October 14, 2010 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. as a Circuit Judge of Cook County, at Large on Wednesday. Swanson fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. John A. Ward. This appointment is effective Oct. 20, 2010 and terminates on Dec. 3, 2012.
