Nicholas C. Giordano is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of experience. He has a proven track record of success in negotiating settlements and winning trials. He is skilled in all aspects of criminal law, including plea bargaining, jury trials, bench trials, preliminary hearings, grand jury hearings, and appeals. Nick is also a member of several bar associations and has served on the board of directors of the NWSBA since 2002. In addition to his legal practice, Nicholas Giordano is also actively involved in the legal community. He is a member of the NWSBA, Justinian’s, and the Chicago Bar Association. He has served on the board of directors of the NWSBA since 2002 and has been co-chairman of the NWSBA Fund Raising Committee for five years. Furthermore, he was a past chairman of the NWSBA Criminal Law Committee. Nick is an active participant in all Bar Association dinner meetings, social events, Moot Court and committees.

At the Law Office of Steven Fine, our lawyer is dedicated to fiercely defending the rights of clients who are facing the criminal justice system. Over his more than 30 years practicing law, Steven has handled hundreds of complex cases, representing his clients with a comprehensive approach to law. His techniques are cutting-edge and aggressive, and he is always willing to put in the extra effort to research and fully understand a case from every angle. We are well-equipped and prepared to take on a wide variety of criminal law cases. Attorney Fine has extensive experience and is able to take on even the most complicated situation. As a former assistant State’s attorney, Mr. Fine has unique insight in the opposition’s approach and knows effective techniques that work against them.

CARRISSA M. ALVERS is Of Counsel to Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC. Ms. Alvers received her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1999. Ms. Alvers practices in the area of domestic relations.

Kathryn Ann Gallanis is a personal injury defense attorney located in Chicago, IL. Understanding that every case and every client is unique, Attorney Gallanis utilizes teamwork and communication to help her clients achieve legal success. In her previous role as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Felony Trial Division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Attorney Kathryn Ann Gallanis worked diligently to validate the arrest of any individual charged with a crime. Active in the legal community, Attorney Kathryn Ann Gallanis previously served as president of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois. For legal help, contact Attorney Gallanis at 312-683-1058.

Bradley Skafish has been practicing law, specifically in the realm of personal injury and civil litigation, since 2002. He is admitted to practice in Illinois (2002), the Northern District of Illinois (2002), Indiana (2004), the Northern District of Indiana (2004), the Southern District of Indiana (2004), the Southern District of Illinois (2012), and the Central District of Illinois (2014). Brad became a partner at Deutschman & Skafish in January 2019. He was admitted to the seventh circuit court of appeals in 2018. Brad is also a member of the Federal Trial Bar. Prior to joining Deutschman & Skafish, Brad operated the Law Offices of Bradley A. Skafish from 2003-2007, focusing primarily on personal injury litigation. Brad has tried more than 50 jury trials. He received his law degree (J.D.) as well as a B.S. in Marketing from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and remains an avid Indiana Hoosiers fan. Brad is married with two daughters, and devotes much of his free time to attending his girls’ activities, including gymnastics and dance. Brad is also the author of the Bad Cats children’s book series. Additionally, Brad sings, writes music, and plays guitar for local rock band, the Figbeats. Author: “Smut on the Small Screen: The Future of Cable-Based Adult Entertainment Following United States v. Playboy Entertainment Group,” 54 Federal Communications Law Journal 319, 2002.

James Siwek is a practicing lawyer in the state of Illinois who handles Family and Estate cases.

John J. Corbett, the founding partner of Law Offices of John J. Corbett concentrates his legal practice substantially in personal injury litigation, and insurance disputes on behalf of businesses and individuals and has done so throughout his entire career. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or are unable to work as a result of an injury or illness, you likely have many questions that require direct , honest answers from an experienced lawyer. The Law Offices of John J. Corbett has four decades of legal experience handling all types of accident and injury cases. Our firm strives to provide outstanding legal representation to individuals who have been injured. We are prepared to be your trusted guide and aggressive advocate through the process. Even a minor accident can have disastrous effects on the human body. At the end of the day, it does not take a fall from a significant height or a collision at high speed to cause serious injury. Even seemingly minor accidents can have life-altering consequences. If you find yourself or a loved one in this position, it is important you hire an experienced and reputable personal injury attorney. Although he works diligently on behalf of all his clients no matter how small or how large their case is, he has successfully tried and settled multi-million dollar cases including a $41 million dollar verdict, one of the largest wrongful death verdicts in Illinois. Mr. Corbett has represented a broad range of clients in the areas of medical malpractice, automobile, premises liability, construction, toxic tort, and insurance coverage. The Law Offices of John J. Corbett works hard to assertively negotiate optimal settlements for our clients and are prepared to aggressively litigate cases in order to protect client interests. We are dedicated to understanding the specific needs and concerns of our clients and successfully utilize our legal prowess to see our cases to completion.

Family law attorney David Silberman is the founding attorney of Silberman Law Group in Northbrook, Illinois. Mr. Silberman has a long track record of success handling all types of family law matters. He provides clients with honest, reliable legal advice, protecting their best interests and helping to ensure successful, sustainable outcomes. With over 15 years of experience exclusively handling family legal matters, David is known among his clients and peers for his ability to negotiate favorable results outside the courtroom. In cases that don’t reach a settlement, David undertakes meticulous legal analysis to craft strategies to secure favorable outcomes in court. David views litigation as a form of science. He delivers top-tier legal counsel by delving into the intricacies of each case, paying attention to details, and staying updated on evolving laws. David collaborates closely with each client to safeguard their legal rights amid uncertain and trying circumstances. While divorce ranks among life’s most stressful experiences, David effortlessly connects with clients, fostering constructive dialogue with involved parties and legal representatives for the resolution of intricate parenting and financial matters. David’s measured, resolute advocacy and thorough preparation have earned him the admiration of legal professionals and judges throughout the Chicagoland area. While many attorneys claim to be “aggressive,” David distinguishes himself as a highly focused advocate who provides invaluable guidance and legal advice during emotionally taxing periods.

Since joining TorHoerman Law in 2009, Jacob Plattenberger has taken hundreds of depositions, argued in countless hearings, and tried over thirty-five (35) cases to a jury. His experience in and out of the courtroom has made him a passionate advocate for those injured due to the negligence of others. Jake started his career trying cases at one of the busiest civil courthouses in the country – the Richard J. Daley Center in downtown Chicago. He started out doing insurance defense because he knew that afforded him the best opportunity to get courtroom experience. This type of real trial experience is exceedingly rare in complex civil litigation and having seen it from the defense side gives Jake an added advantage.

Eric W. Cracken joined TorHoerman Law in 2019, to work in our Chicago office. At TorHoerman Law, Eric works in our Chicago office as a member of our trial team that focuses in nationwide, complex litigations representing clients who have been injured by the actions of large corporations and organizations.