Malpractice

George Naylor has been litigating personal injury cases exclusively since 2004. Having tried over 55 Circuit Court jury trials and hundreds of trials in General District Court, George’s extensive trial experience serves as a great advantage to his clients when assessing the settlement value of their claims or when going to trial if the insurance company does not make a reasonable offer. Prior to joining Blank & Marcus, George spent many years representing Defendants on behalf of insurance companies. From that experience, George knows how the insurance companies will evaluate his clients’ claims and how best to maximize the value of those claims in the eyes of the insurance adjusters. George’s prior experience analyzing and litigating insurance coverage issues also ensures that every possible dollar of insurance coverage is available to compensate his clients. George works hard on behalf of his clients and is not afraid to take on the insurance companies at trial to make sure his clients receive what they may deserve to compensate them for their injuries.

Patrick Aulton Chisum is a partner at Gruenloh Law Firm where he handles many different kinds of cases including: Personal injury Criminal defense Magistrate & probate court matters He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2007 and the Charleston School of Law in 2012. During law school, Patrick worked for the Georgetown County Public Defenders office, SCDHEC Ocean Coastal Resource Management and was a volunteer Guardian ad Litem. Prior to law school, he worked as an Estate Clerk for the Honorable Judge Amy McCulloch in the Richland County Probate Court. Patrick has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. He was also named as a 2014 South Carolina’s Outstanding Young Lawyers and Top 10 Under 40 by the Nationa Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

David M. Carlson, an esteemed attorney with a notable track record, currently practices personal injury and criminal defense law. He has been duly admitted to the Illinois bar since 2001 and is also accredited to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern Districts of Illinois and Indiana since 2002 and 2003, respectively. His legal career is distinguished by his comprehensive understanding and application of the law, drawn from his extensive educational background and professional experiences. David completed his law degree at Northern Illinois University College of Law in 2001, where he was honored as the class speaker at his graduation. He furthered his education with a specialized program in 2021 through the Judicial Education Program at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia School of Law. This program enhanced his knowledge in a broad range of topics, including corporate governance, economics, and the responsibilities of corporate entities towards stakeholders. Before commencing his law studies, David earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona in 1993. Throughout his college years, he was an active member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and worked various jobs, from delivering packages for United Parcel Service to construction work, to finance his education. Alongside practicing law, David served in the judiciary from 2013 to 2024. He began as an Associate Judge in the 12th Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois, where he handled an array of cases spanning family law to civil and criminal matters. Following this role, he was promoted to Circuit Judge, presiding over the felony division, which is the second largest in the state. Under his leadership, his team was responsible for managing a robust caseload and integrating new technological systems into the court’s operations. He was commended for his diligence and commitment to justice and retention in a 2020 general election with a significant majority vote affirmed his position. Today, David is not only a member of the Illinois State Bar Association but also retains his connections with the Illinois Judges Association, reflecting his ongoing commitment to his professional community. His former role as both Associate Judge and Circuit Judge illustrates his depth of experience and leadership abilities, particularly in managing complex legal challenges and advancing judiciary processes. David M. Carlson is more than just a seasoned attorney; he is a respected professional who brings a wealth of knowledge, a deep sense of responsibility, and proven leadership to every case. He represents clients with both tenacity and integrity, ensuring that their legal needs are met with the highest standards of excellence.

Attorney Keith S. Morse has more than 45 years of experience representing clients in a diverse range of practice areas. Drawing on his various experiences, today he concentrates his practice on helping clients involved in complex divorce and family law matters. His background includes experience as a Special Assistant Attorney General for Illinois, handling complex child/spousal support issues and paternity claims, as well as extensive experience working with situations where substance abuse has been a factor in family problems. Determining child custody and parenting time, dividing marital property fairly, and negotiating child support or spousal support obligations can become highly complex, and the decisions made in a divorce proceeding can have a lasting impact on the future of both spouses.

OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN FAMILY LAW, ESTATE PLANNING, AND REAL ESTATE LAW At the Law Office of Vincent C. Machroli, P.C., we are a general practice firm with over three decades of experience representing clients in DuPage County, Cook County, and communities throughout the Chicago metro area. Located in Hillside, Illinois, we are a suburban firm focused on providing highly personalized representation for each client we serve. We have extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in several practice areas, and over the years we have established a strong track record securing successful results for our clients. The number one goal at our office is, to not only meet our clients’ legal needs, but also to exceed their expectations. DELIVERING A WIDE RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICES As a general practice firm, we work hard to serve as a “one-stop” for just about all consumer legal matters. Some of our primary areas of focus include: Family Law and Divorce Estate Planning Real Estate We also provide legal representation for matters involving personal injury, criminal and traffic law, workers' compensation, civil litigation defense, and general legal services. To speak to a qualified attorney about any of these areas of practice, call 708-449-7400.

T. Phillip Boggess is the principle in his law firm, the Law Office of T. Phillip Boggess. The focus of the law firm and of his practice is to help clients understand their situation and to make solid plans to help navigate any future potential pitfalls while pursuing their goals for themselves, their businesses, and their families. With over 20 years representing clients, Mr. Boggess has helped both individuals and businesses from their small beginnings through their growth, accomplishments, stumbles in the road, reaching their goals, exit strategies, and passing on their legacy to the next generation. Mr. Boggess has represented: individuals looking to have strategies available for their personal lives and making sure everything was in order for the uncertainties of life ... business owners who want to be sure his or her business was formed properly, and whether he or she was taking the proper steps to continue the success by following proper procedures and also attracting, rewarding, and retaining key employees ... business owners who were looking to transition out of the business ... athletes and entertainers who were looking to capitalize on their moment along all available avenues ... and other individuals who wanted to make sure they understood the options and opportunities available.

Since 1985, Woody Soldner has been committed to obtaining maximum compensation for those who have been injured in Hawaii due to the actions of others. Woody is particularly focused on helping people with catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and burns. These cases are typically the result of car accidents, pedestrian accidents, hospital malpractice, defective products, construction accidents and fires. Woody and his team understand the complex, lifetime consequences of a catastrophic injury or wrongful death and they are relentless in securing a better future for their clients and their families.

Ari Trubitt is a Senior Associate Attorney at Sexner & Associates LLC and a life-long Chicago area resident who graduated from the University of Illinois and the John Marshall School of Law. He began his legal career as an intern at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and soon thereafter moved to a law firm from which he began practicing all manner of criminal defense from minor traffic offenses and misdemeanor cases up to first-degree murder. Within his first two years of practice, he had already been sworn into the Federal Bar for the Northern District of Illinois, the Eastern District of Wisconsin, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals; a remarkable accomplishment. He has represented clients on felony charges not only in Illinois, but in Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and California, as well as on federal cases in the Central and Southern Districts of Illinois and the state of Nebraska. He brings a lifetime of criminal and traffic law experience to the table. Over the following period of nearly 15 years, Attorney Trubitt then exclusively represented union members for all their traffic and criminal offenses, including a high volume of DUI, domestic battery and assault cases. During this time, he also appeared on behalf of hundreds of clients during deportation (removal) hearings and other clients in their efforts to obtain lawful citizenship status, using immigration knowledge that he still employs on a daily basis to assist non-citizens charged with criminal and traffic matters. A past member of the Illinois State Bar Association’s “Traffic Law and Courts Committee”, he has lectured at legal seminars and authored articles related to DUI law and the like. He has served the public as a member of the Judicial Evaluation Committee and as chairperson of those committees whose job it is to evaluate candidates for judicial positions and to rate them. At Sexner & Associates LLC, Mr. Trubitt is also the Senior Attorney in charge of Secretary of State Hearings. In this capacity, he represents clients charged with suspended and revoked licenses before the State of Illinois. His vast experience in this area has earned him a highly successful record of winning back driving privileges for hundreds of drivers.