Kelley Kronenberg, a nationwide full-service law firm, announced that attorney Christopher P. Carr has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a Partner. Mr. Carr focuses his practice on Employer Liability, Civil Liability, Subrogation and General Liability defense. Additionally, he represents employers and insurance carriers in claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Act and the Defense Base Act (DBA).
Mr. Carr’s background includes serving as a trial attorney and appellate counsel handling Automobile, Premises Liability, Medical Malpractice and Construction Negligence cases. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Illinois Association of Trial Defense Counsel and the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association. Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, he was with the law firm Garofalo, Schreiber, Hart & Storm, Chtd.
Mr. Carr received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1992. He earned his juris doctor from DePaul University in 1998 where he was a Dean’s Scholar and earned Dean’s List recognition for superior academic scores. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and is admitted to the Federal Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
In the past year, Kelley Kronenberg has increased its legal staff more than 50 percent. The firm has also added several practices areas, such as bankruptcy, foreclosures, criminal law and family law. In addition to the Chicago office, the firm has a Houston location as well as nine offices in Florida.
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October 26, 2012 |
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October 26, 2012 |
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Williams Venker & Sanders LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew J. Hodge (mhodge@wvslaw.com) as the newest associate to join the growing law firm.
Matt’s background has included working with nursing homes and other healthcare providers, as well as defending clients in a range of personal injury cases. At Williams Venker & Sanders, he will work primarily within the firm’s asbestos group.
About Williams Venker & Sanders LLC:
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Williams Venker & Sanders LLC is one of the Midwest’s leading trial law firms. The firm is committed to timely service and the aggressive defense of clients, both inside and outside the courtroom. Providing focused, comprehensive strategies designed to achieve the best possible result, the firm’s lawyers represent clients in legal matters ranging from commercial litigation, employment law and health care law to personal injury, product liability and toxic tort litigation. For more information, visit www.wvslaw.com.
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October 25, 2012 |
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ISBA member lawyer Fred Serpe, CBS Channel 2 investigative reporter Dave Savini, and ISBA Immediate Past President John G. Locallo received the Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Excellence in Leadership Award on Oct. 18.
The event was held as part of the 2012 Italian-American Heritage Month Celebration.
On hand for the event were (left to right) Clerk of the Circuit Court, Dorothy Brown, Alderman Robert Fioretti, Fred Serpe, Michelle Youngerman, Dave Savini, John Locallo and Katherine Amari. -
October 23, 2012 |
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Thomas E. Harrington Sr. passed away at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 8, 2012) at home in Champaign.
Tom was born March 2, 1931, in Urbana, the son of Earl C. and Genevieve E. Harrington. He attended Holy Cross School and Champaign High School, graduating as a member of the 1949 class known as the 49er's. Tom loved athletics and lettered in golf, basketball and football in high school. He attended the University of Illinois, graduating in 1953 and was a member of varsity golf team from 1950 to 1953. He then graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law school in 1955.
Tom married Andrea Gunn on Aug. 21, 1954, in Danville, and she survives. They raised four sons, Tom Harrington Jr. (Barb) of Champaign, Dan Harrington (Marianne) of Delray Beach, Fla., Tim Harrington (Kris) of Champaign and Steve Harrington (Lee) of Cocoa Beach, Fla. He is also survived by grandchildren, Elizabeth Wellman (Rob) of Indianapolis, Thomas E. Harrington III of Peoria, Patrick Harrington, Andrew (Emily) Harrington, Danielle (Ryan) Bender, Blakely Harrington, Richard Harrington, Jack Harrington, Joe Harrington, Genevieve Harrington, Kassie Jones and Kyler Jones, all of Champaign, and Amelia Harrington, Michael Harrington, Hannah Jane Harrington and Katherine Harrington, all of Cocoa Beach, Fla.
Also surviving are brother and sister-in-law, Donald J. Porter and Peggy Porter of Urbana. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law, W. Kenneth Porter and Leta Porter, and sister, Sister Teresa Ann Harrington OSB.
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October 22, 2012 |
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ISBA member Steve Baker is being honored by receipt of "The Promotion of Social Justice Award" by the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Details are below for the Nov. 9th dinner and ceremony. The award states as follows:
"A lawyer since 1978, Stephen W. Baker has served the Illinois criminal defense community for decades both in the courtrooms - as an Assistant Public Defender and later the Public Defender of DuPage County - and in the halls of the Illinois Legislature. He has worked vigorously for groups such as the Cook County Public Defender's Office, the Illinois Public Defender Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Steve has fought tirelessly for years against an unending tide of efforts to increase sentences, expand the scope of Illinois criminal laws, shrink our civil liberties, and keep the death penalty. His efforts merit his selection as the first recipient of IACDL's Promotion of Social Justice Award."
Steve and other recipients will be honored at IACDL's Annual Dinner, on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the University Club, 76 East Monroe, Chicago, IL 60603. Cocktails will begin at 6:00 P.M. (cash bar) with dinner to be served at 7 P.M.
Cost is as follows:
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October 22, 2012 |
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August B. Black passed away on October 20, 2012. August (Augie) was born in Morris, Illinois on August 1, 1915, the son of Frank Black and Kate (Ryan) Black.
Augie graduated from Morris High School in 1933. He attended St. Viator's College and graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1940. He was admitted to the practice of law in 1940. He served 51 months in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Special Military Intelligence Agent.
Augie and his brother, John Black, formed the law partnership of Black & Black in 1947, and Black & Black has continued with sons George, Frank, Donald, Richard, James, and grandsons, Timothy and Bryan Black. Augie Black was elected State's Attorney of Grundy County in 1948. He was re-elected 3 times for 16 years of public service. He became President of the Illinois State's Attorney's Association.
Augie married Marie Weber of Bellwood, Illinois on October 19, 1944. He is survived by Marie and their 9 children: George, Don, (Kathy), Frank, Jean, Ed, Linda, Jim (Marifran), Michael (Tricia), and Richard. Also surviving are his sister, Sister Lorraine Black, Sisters of The Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. -
October 18, 2012 |
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Dana Mehlman, a Chicago-based attorney in the Environmental Law Practice of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Alumni Association. Her four-year term began at the Board meeting held on UIUC campus in Urbana, Illinois, on Friday, September 14.
Ms. Mehlman has been a member of the CEE Alumni Association since 1999. From 2003 through 2007, while living in Atlanta, she served as President of the Atlanta Illini, the University’s local alumni affiliate, where she was the primary point of contact between more than 3,000 alumni of the University of Illinois residing in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the University.
The mission of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Association is to support the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty, staff, students, and alumni and to inspire lifelong loyalty and pride among alumni and friends by developing and enhancing their continued relationship with the Department. To fulfill its mission, the Association has a Board of Directors to provide advice and counsel to the Department, to recognize distinguished alumni, to foster collegial alumni relations and alumni support of the Department, to mentor students and facilitate their entry into the civil and environmental engineering profession, to represent the Department’s activities conducted by the Alumni Association, and to support the Department’s public outreach activities.
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October 10, 2012 |
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Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Howard L. Huntington to its litigation team. Howard has over 13 years of experience focusing his practice on business torts, commercial litigation, construction, product liability, public entity, civil rights and transportation litigation. He has successfully represented corporations, banks and municipalities in a wide variety of civil litigation. Prior to joining our litigation team, Howard was a partner at Williams Montgomery & John, Ltd., where his work included defending the insureds of several major insurance carriers. He is "AV Preeminent" peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability. Howard was selected by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as one of the 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch in 2012.
Howard has defended numerous construction contractors and subcontractors in catastrophic injury and wrongful death suits. He also has defended high-stakes injury and wrongful death claims brought against trucking and motor freight companies. In the employment area, Howard has defended municipalities and public entities in Title VII discrimination cases, Section 1983 public employee cases, employment contract and other matters. -
October 10, 2012 |
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Querrey & Harrow is pleased to announce the return of Nicholas Johnson, who will practice in its Waukegan office. Mr. Johnson focuses his practice on litigation, construction law, and contract issues.
Mr. Johnson received his BA degree from the University of Wisconsin in 2000, and his JD degree, magna cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005. He is admitted to practice in both Illinois and Wisconsin, and is a member of the federal trial bar.
Mr. Johnson is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the McHenry County Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, and the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Mr. Johnson also sits on the Zoning and Building Commission for the Village of Antioch, where he resides with his family
Querrey & Harrow is a full service law firm serving the Chicago metropolitan region, including Northwest Indiana.
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October 8, 2012 |
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Etha "Bea" Fox, 98, died of complications from pneumonia on Sept. 8 at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago.
Fox was a retired Captain of the U.S. Coast Guard, and beloved daughter of the late Dr. Nathan l. Fox and Mary (nee Diamond). She practiced before the US Court of Appeals, Law and Business Administration Division. Bea was a life trustee of Chicago Sinai Congregation, founder and secretary of Emeritus Woman's Bar Association, Chicago Chapter. Member of Illinois State Bar Association and American Bar Association. Member of National Council for Jewish Women.
Interment at Rosehill Cemetery. Memorials to Spertus Center, 610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 or Jewish War Veterans. For info: Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740.