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Bob Kopka Delivers Successful Strategies for Defeating Expert Witness Testimony
On May 15, 2019, Managing Partner, Bob Kopka was a speaker at Round 2: Battle of the Experts, hosted by Magna Legal Services. The Battle of the Experts CLE event featured interactive micro-panel exercises involving teams of outside counsel, in-house counsel, claims executives and audience members working together alongside real life experts. Bob spoke… Read More »
Congratulations to Steven Couch on Recent Success in Michigan Court of Appeals!
Farmington Hills Senior Attorney Steven M. Couch had a recent success in the Michigan Court of Appeals, which upheld a Lenawee Circuit Court dismissal of a premises liability case. In the case, Plaintiff and a friend were in attendance at a music festival. After the final performance of the evening, they were walking from… Read More »
Congratulations to Chicago Partner Andrew Ellbogen on Recent Trial Successes!
Chicago Partner Andrew D. Ellbogen recently completed his fourth successful jury trial in 15 months in Northern Illinois counties including Cook, McHenry, and Will. The total amount sought from these four juries was over $3,000,000, yet the amount awarded was less than $10,000. Of the four defense verdicts, no damages were awarded to the… Read More »
Rock Your Socks For World Down Syndrome Day!
Today, the 21st day of the 3rd month, we recognize World Down Syndrome Day. To help bring about conversation and awareness, our offices are taking part in: Rock Your Socks 2019! Farmington Hills Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove Crown Point Crown Point Indianapolis Bob Kopka
Congratulations to Tara Ryniec and Brianne Scott on Their Recent Trial Victory
Chicago, Illinois – Tara A. Ryniec and Brianne L. Scott successfully defended a school bus company and its driver before a Grundy County jury in a case involving allegations of inappropriate behavior between two minors. The plaintiff’s demand was $1,000,000, and the case settled at trial for a confidential amount. Once the trial had… Read More »
Congratulations to Ryan J. Schoffelmeer!
Crown Point office – Congratulations to Ryan Schoffelmeer for being selected to the 2019 Indiana Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list. Only 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state receive this distinction. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to your craft.
Congratulations to Joel D. Groenewold!
Chicago office – Congratulations to Partner Joel D. Groenewold for being selected a second consecutive year to the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers® Top Attorneys list. Only five percent of attorneys in the state receive this distinction. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to your craft.
Congratulations to Amanda E. McCubbin!
Chicago office – Congratulations to Amanda Eggemeyer McCubbin for being selected to the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this distinction. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to your craft.