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  • June 29, 2015 | People
    Elizabeth Osborne joins Chuhak & Tecson as associate

    Elizabeth J. Osborne has joined Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. as an associate. She will focus her practice on estate planning and asset protection and taxation.

    Osborne also has experience in general business and taxation matters for corporations, limited-liability companies and partnerships as well as corporate and residential real estate matters. She joins Chuhak & Tecson from Stahl Cowen.

    Osborne earned both her undergraduate degree and J.D. from Loyola University, Chicago. She is a member of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce and its Legislative & Government Affairs Team, responsible for monitoring federal legislation, with a focus on impacts to small businesses and small-business owners.

  • June 26, 2015 | People
    Greg Abrams joins Faegre Baker Daniels

    Gregory P. Abrams, who has devoted his career to representing employers in all facets of labor and employment law, has joined Faegre Baker Daniels as counsel in the firm’s Chicago office. As a member of the employment litigation team, he will help support and grow FaegreBD’s national wage and hour and employment litigation practice.

    Abrams brings an experienced background in defending employers in individual and class-wide employment litigation, including claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII, Section 1981, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and other state and federal anti-discrimination, wage and hour, and anti-retaliation laws. He has represented employers in jurisdictions throughout the U.S. as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Illinois Department of Human Rights, U.S. Department of Labor, Illinois Department of Labor, and other state and local agencies.

    Abrams has litigated claims concerning alleged violations of noncompetes, breaches of fiduciary duties, and other unfair competition allegations. In commercial business litigation, he has litigated cases involving claims of fraud, breach of contract and defamation. Abrams has been involved in pro bono work as well and received Cabrini Green Legal Aid’s Charles V. Hogren Outstanding Service Award.

  • June 24, 2015 | People
    Hon. Howard Robert Kaufman 1930-2015

    Judge Howard Robert Kaufman, 84, went to the big courthouse in the sky 29 May 2015.

    A United States Marine; an Assistant United States Attorney General; First Chief of Consumer Fraud for the State of Illinois and finally a Cook County, IL Judge, he gave of his life in many ways. Through volunteering and mentoring youth, through sharing his wisdom, humor and his zest for life, he left a mark on all he encountered.

    Growing up in Brooklyn, NY his childhood was the beginning of his lessons of life. As a student at American University in Washington D.C. and at Purdue University, he developed his love for physical education. Following Purdue he joined the United States Marine Corps and led his group of men as a 2nd Lieutenant building a sense of duty, comradery and toughness that he carried throughout his life. Attending Law School at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL he received his J.D. being one of the first to receive a law degree with a BA in Physical Education.

    Proud of himself, yet not in a grandiose way, he was a self-made man. Practicing law as a Prosecutor in Elk Grove Village, IL; holding private practice in Elgin and in Chicago, IL, he believed in justice. He had many colleagues including those in the legal field, in politics and others that were involved in the justice system. A dear friend to many, he leaves many lives touched in many places.

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  • June 24, 2015 | People
    Robert Coleman 1944-2015

    Robert F. Coleman, 70, of River Forest, died on May 24, 2015. Born on Dec. 14, 1944 in Chicago to the late Clayton and Helen Coleman, he served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and later enjoyed a successful career as a commercial litigator, first as an assistant Illinois attorney general and then in private practice. He ran for Illinois Attorney General.

    His generosity knew no bounds, particularly when it came to improving education. He served on the boards of trustees of Dominican University, Trinity High School, Fenwick High School and St. Luke Parish School. 

    Mr. Coleman served as chairman of Fire and Police Commission, and at the first village board meeting after his death, Village President Catherine Adduci called Coleman a River Forest institution.

    "He was a personal mentor to me. I used to talk to him quite frequently about village business because he knew a lot. He was a stalwart activist in our community," Adduci said.

    According to a comment on the village website, "His long-term commitment of service for the village of River Forest and its residents will be sorely missed."

    Bob Coleman is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 48 years, Marcia (nee Nogal); his daughter and son-in-law, Cassie and Sean Crotty; his grandsons, Brendan, Ryan and Colin Crotty; and his siblings, Carol (Roger) Brice and Richard (late Mary) Coleman. 

    Services have been held. Memorials to Misericordia are appreciated.

  • June 22, 2015 | People
    DuPage County criminal defense law firm hires Michael O'Donnell as Of counsel

    The DuPage County criminal defense law firm of Salvatore C. Miglore and Associates welcomes Attorney Michael P. O’Donnell as the firm’s new Of Counsel.

    The Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore & Associates is pleased to welcome Attorney Michael P. O’Donnell as the firm’s new Of Counsel.  

    Prior to joining The Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore and Associates, O’ Donnell worked as a Prosecutor for the DuPage County State’s Attorney Office for over 11 years. His areas of practice include: DUI’s, criminal defense, traffic violations, transportation law, white-collar crimes, federal crimes, and post conviction procedures.

    DuPage County criminal law attorney Michael P. O’Donnell obtained his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. Prior to attending law school, he graduated from Southern Illinois University and spent four years of active duty in the Army.  

    As a military veteran with over 20 years of reserve experience, O’Donnell has earned numerous accolades including the Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, NATO Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and Global War on Terrorism Medal.

    “Michael is an invaluable addition to our law firm. His military background and former prosecutor experience allow him to aggressively and skillfully advocate on behalf of our clients,” says Managing Partner Salvatore C. Miglore.

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  • June 22, 2015 | People
    Apostol elected to NIU Alumni Association Board

    Louis G. Apostol, Executive Director and General Counsel for the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board and Chicago attorney, was elected to the Northern Illinois University Alumni Association Board of Directors on June 6, 2015.

    Mr. Apostol is the Chair of the NIU College of Law Board of Visitors and formerly served as Commissioner / Trial Judge on the Illinois Court of Claims and as Public Administrator of Cook County.

  • June 15, 2015 | Practice News
    Patricia Spiccia joins Quarles & Brady's Tax-Exempt Organization's Practice Group

    The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Patricia Spiccia has joined the firm's Chicago office in its Tax-Exempt Organizations Practice Group.

    Spiccia previously externed at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in the Tax-Exempt Organizations Group. She also served as a judicial extern with the U.S. Courts for the Honorable Magistrate Judge Paul R. Cherry and the Honorable Jon E. DeGuilio. During law school, Patricia was a member of the Moot Court Society and an executive editor of the law review.

    She earned her law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law, her bachelor's degree from Indiana University – Bloomington, and her master of laws degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

  • June 12, 2015 | People
    LaBarge Campbell & Lyon, LLC promotes Camilla M. Pollock-Flynn to partner

    Camilla M. Pollock-Flynn has been promoted to partner at LaBarge Campbell & Lyon, LLC. Ms. Pollock-Flynn concentrates her practice in medical malpractice defense, insurance coverage, construction litigation, and general insurance defense.

    Ms. Pollock-Flynn joined LaBarge, Campbell & Lyon as an associate in 2007. She received her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame in 2004 and her juris doctor, cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law in 2007. Ms. Pollock-Flynn also holds a certificate in health law. 

  • June 11, 2015 | People
    Jay Paul Hoffmann 1952-2015

    Jay Paul Hoffmann was born to Al and Marcy Hoffmann in Milwaukee, WI on June 3, 1952. He attended 21st Street School, Edison Junior High and Custer High School. During and after high school, Jay traveled the U.S. playing soprano bugle for the Chordalier and Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps before attending Marquette University. While pursuing his B.S. in Political Science, Jay played trumpet with the Marquette Warrior Pep Band and the Motown Band, Sheer Soul.

    After graduating from Marquette, Jay worked both in the foundry and as a security guard for Briggs & Stratton prior to enrolling in John Marshall Law School. In 1990, Jay graduated Cum Laude from that institution.

    He dedicated the next 25 years to keeping violent criminals in prison. His law career started with the Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutors in Ottawa, IL before becoming an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois where he specialized in capital criminal appeals. In 2007, Jay was selected to serve as a National Association of Attorney Generals Supreme Court Fellow. His service in this position included writing the amicus petition for writ of certiorari filed by Illinois and 18 other states in “Allen v Siebert” to the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • June 11, 2015 | People
    Richard K. Decker 1913-2015

    Richard K. Decker, age 101, of Burr Ridge, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2015.

    Dick was born on September 15, 1913, in Lincoln, Nebraska. His parents were Georgia and Fred Decker. He received his B. A. in 1935 and his JD degree in 1938 from the University of Nebraska. After graduation, Dick's life immediately began to skyrocket, both personally and professionally.

    On June 12, 1938, Fern and Dick were married in Oakland, Nebraska. Dick then started in his lifetime legal specialty, joining the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice where he remained until World War II.

    Dick served with U.S. Naval Reserve until 1945, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. Upon discharge, Dick returned to the Antitrust Division. In 1952, Dick came to Chicago as a lawyer with Lord, Bissell & Brook, of which he was a partner from 1953 to 1984, when he retired. During his partnership, Dick served as Chairman of the Executive Committee for several terms. He became one of the country's leading antitrust lawyers, serving as Chairman of the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association from 1971 to 1972, after first serving as Chairman of the Antitrust Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association from 1956 to 1959 and Chairman of the Antitrust Section of Illinois State Bar Association from 1964 to 1966.