Attorney Mark B. Grzymala has over twenty-two years of experience and focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, mechanics liens, construction law, and corporate law. Through his years of practice as a Chicago construction lawyer, he has represented subcontractors, material suppliers, general contractors, owners and developers with respect to a variety of construction related issues including contract disputes and negotiation, construction defect claims, mechanics lien claims and foreclosure, bond claims, and construction payouts. He has helped protect the rights of various types of subcontractors including elevator installers, electricians, plumbers, excavators, masons, HVAC installers, roofers, drywall installers, landscapers, and carpenters. Mark is a Chicago mechanics lien attorney and has prepared well over 2,000 Illinois mechanics lien and bond claims throughout his career. As a commercial litigation attorney, Mark represents other clients in transportation, collections, judgment enforcement, protection of intellectual property rights, issues under the Uniform Commercial Code, fraud, commercial evictions, and other business disputes. Mark also helps entrepreneurs establish and maintain their businesses. Mark is licensed to practice in the State of Illinois and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois since 2001. He is active in local bar associations and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association (Member of the Committee on Real Property, Construction Law and Mechanics Liens), the Illinois State Bar Association (Co-Chair and Member of the Construction Law Council) and the American Bar Association (Member of the Construction Law Forum, the Steering Committee for Division 9, and sits on the marketing committee for the forum). Mark is also a Charter Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. In 2018, Mark was awarded with a Diversity Award by the Diversity Law Institute for his work with woman-owned construction and related businesses. Mark has been selected to the Illinois Super Lawyers list for Construction Litigation from the years 2017 though 2025. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the state. Super Lawyers, which is part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

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.

Jeffrey Rabin has been representing individuals with disabilities and medical/legal issues since 1980. He began this law firm in 1988 to focus his practice in the representation of disabled persons seeking Social Security disability benefits. He and his associates have successfully represented Claimants nationally at all levels of the Social Security Administration's administrative process, in the United States District Court and in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.Despite his law practice and family, Jeff has remained active in the community. He has served as a member of the Executive Council of the American Trial Lawyers Association's (ATLA) Social Security Disability committee, is a former chairperson of the Chicago Bar Association Social Security Disability committee and is a frequent lecturer nationwide on Social Security disability law issues. On a number of occasions he has spoken at national conferences for both the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR), and for ATLA.Jeff was appointed by Secretary of HHS Donna Shalala as a member of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Coordinating Committee for 2000-2001. He is a member of the Board of Directors of both the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association of Illinois, and the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia & Chemical Sensitivities Coalition of Chicago (CFCCC). Jeff has also volunteered with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Northern Illinois as a member of both the Government/Advocacy Committee and the Professional Advisory Committee. Finally he has been elected twice as a member of the local School Board in Deerfield, IL.Jeff has monitored message boards on the Internet to provide general information for people struggling with the Social Security disability programs and does a monthly chat for the American Pain Foundation on their Pain Aide web site. He has also been asked to serve as a guest expert at other live Internet sites.Jeff graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 1980 and from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1977 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree.

David Copp is a native of Midland Michigan. He has practiced with several Chicago law firms. He has experience with Real Estate transactions, condominium associations and zoning and housing code enforcement.

Rachel Rojas is an attorney at TorHoerman Law who specializes in product liability and pharmaceutical litigation. A Corpus Christi, TX native, Rachal moved cross-country to attend Columbia University in New York City and completed a bachelor’s degree in political science. Before law school and after graduating from Columbia, she worked on both sides of civil litigation as a paralegal for a plaintiff’s asbestos law firm and a corporate defense firm.