Attorney Jason F. Abraham began his career with Hupy and Abraham as a personal injury lawyer in Milwaukee in 1993 and was promoted to shareholder in 1999. Attorney Abraham's proficiency in handling personal injury matters attracts clientele from across the nation. He has settled or tried personal injury cases with a combined value of approximately $400 million and resolved many cases for over one million dollars each. His expertise in personal injury matters has granted him lecturing opportunities in numerous states across the nation.

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.

Brian Morris is a personal injury and a trial lawyer. He has practiced law and represented individuals, government agencies, and corporations for over twenty-five years. Brian has demonstrated skill in successfully resolving disputes in multiple judicial forums around the world, and is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Texas, and The District of Columbia (DC). He is adept at evaluating cases and provides principled counsel to his clients. Brian has extensive experience in litigation and has participated in over 150 arbitrations, mediations, and trials on behalf of his clients during his career. Prior to becoming a personal injury attorney, Brian served as an officer in the United States Army rising to the rank of Major. He served in various roles as a Judge Advocate throughout the world including multiple combat tours after 9/11. He also served as a legal advisor for several high-profile and complex investigations involving criminal offenses, personal injury, and property damage for the United States Army. Brian was awarded The Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq as a principal legal advisor to a four-star command. A native of Tampa, Florida, Brian and his family reside in Highland Park, Illinois where they are members of Temple Solel and actively involved in the community.

Elizabeth A. Kaveny is a Chicago trial attorney who has achieved great success in plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice for the past 
25 years. She is well-known and respected in the legal community for her hard work and the outstanding recoveries she obtains for her clients, both in settlements and jury verdicts. Elizabeth was a principal in the law firms of Propes & Kaveny and Burke, Wise, Morrissey & Kaveny. Taking the best from great mentors and trial attorneys that came before her, Elizabeth established the law firm of Kaveny Sarmas in 2019, where she continues her high-quality representation of victims of medical negligence, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, workplace injuries, and general personal injury. Elizabeth is proud to have been recognized as one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Illinois in 2020 and one of the top 5 Women Attorneys in her field for each of the past 5 years. Elizabeth has been accepted into one of the country’s most prestigious national organizations, the American 
College of Trial Lawyers, and last year became a barrister with the International Society of Barristers. In 2019, Elizabeth was named to the MOVE OVER
Task Force by John J. Cullerton, Senate President for the State of Illinois. In 2021, the Illinois State Bar Association appointed Elizabeth to serve as a member of the ISBA Tort Law Section Council. Elizabeth is an often-requested teacher and lecturer on trial advocacy, having taught at Northwestern University’s School of Law, Loyola University School of Law, the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and lectured for numerous bar associations and organizations in their continuing legal education programs throughout the country. Elizabeth is now serving as Chicago’s Ambassador to The Patient Safety Movement. The Patient Safety Movement is an organization of hospitals, physicians, and other professionals who share the mission of focusing on eliminating preventable harm and death in healthcare across the world by creating a sense of urgency and unifying humanity.

Olivia Sarmas-Ford is a passionate and relentless senior trial attorney at Kaveny Sarmas, focusing on personal injury law. Her background includes medical malpractice and product liability, making her a standout advocate in these areas. Olivia is known for her dedication to her clients and her significant achievements in the field. One of her most notable successes is a medical malpractice case she handled in Lake County, Illinois. Olivia secured a $1.4 million recovery for her client, showcasing her skill and commitment to achieving justice. She believes every client’s story deserves to be told with accuracy and care, which drives her to build close relationships with those she represents. This personal approach helps her navigate the complexities of each case and support her clients through difficult times. Olivia also plays an active role in the legal community. She is a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. In addition, she provides pro bono services through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. Olivia was co-chair of the Chicago Bar Association Tort Litigation Committee for the 2019-2020 term, further demonstrating her leadership and influence in the field. She earned her law degree from IIT Chicago-Kent School of Law, where she received three CALI Excellence awards, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Illinois. Outside of her professional life, Olivia enjoys spending time with her husband, who is also a Chicago attorney, and their families. She also loves exploring new travel destinations whenever possible.

Ava Gehringer is a trial attorney at Kaveny Sarmas Injury Lawyers who represents individuals and families devastated by medical negligence and catastrophic injury. She practices in all areas of personal injury, with a particular focus on complex medical malpractice, wrongful death, and serious injury cases. Ava works relentlessly to uncover critical failures in care, expose systemic breakdowns, and secure meaningful justice for her clients. Ava earned her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law, where she received three CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for legal writing and litigation. A Chicago-area native, Ava grew up in Evanston and spent her young adult years traveling the globe as a rhythmic gymnast, representing the United States. She retired as a National Champion and member of the U.S. World Team, later serving as an athlete representative to the USA National Team, where she acted as a liaison between youth athletes and national leadership. “Serving as a voice between young athletes and those in positions of authority taught me the importance of speaking up when others cannot,” Ava says. “That experience ignited my passion for advocacy and ultimately led me to the law.” Ava prepares every case as though it will be tried before a jury. Her background as a former elite athlete shapes her approach to litigation—disciplined, strategic, and unyielding in high-pressure environments—and her background as an athlete representative shapes her commitment to consistent and open communication with her clients at every step. She understands that behind every case is a family whose life has been permanently changed, and she treats that responsibility with the seriousness it demands.

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.

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.

Nicolette Van Dielen has been practicing law since 2009. She began as a prosecutor in Tucson, Arizona. In her first year, she successfully tried seventeen DUI jury cases. The following year, she obtained favorable outcomes in ten felony DUI jury cases and was named Pima County Attorney’s Office MADD Felony Prosecutor of 2011. From 2011 through 2018, Nicolette prosecuted criminal appeals for the Pima County Attorney’s Office, arguing two cases to the Arizona Supreme Court and seven cases to the Arizona Court of Appeals. During her last year in Tucson, Nicolette prosecuted special victim cases. At the time of her departure, she was awarded for outstanding service by the Pima County Attorney’s Office and the Pima County Animal Cruelty Taskforce. In 2019, Nicolette moved to San Antonio, Texas and served as a staff attorney at the Fourth Court of Appeals. As a staff attorney, Nicolette drafted numerous court opinions, including two dissenting opinions that both led to reversals in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. In 2024, Nicolette moved to be closer to family in Chicago and began her transition to plaintiff representation in civil law. Joining Kaveny Sarmas has provided her with a new platform to advocate for the right of those injured to seek accountability for their loss.