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  • January 23, 2015 | People
    Guerino Turano 1929-2015

    Guerino J. Turano, aka: Jake Turano or Willie Turano, passed away on Wednesday, January 21st at the golden age of 85.

    Guerino was a retired Vice President and General Counsel of Chicago Title Insurance Co. He was a 1954 graduate of DePaul University College of Law. He was an avid author and lecturer on technical issues of the practice, he wrote for Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association publications, the law reviews and journals of The John Marshall Law School, and Chicago Title's newsletter, Titles Issues.

    Turano served on the ISBA State and Local Taxation Section Council from 1980 to 1984 and was its chair in 1982 to 1983. He also chaired the CBA State and Municipal Taxation Committee. He was a member of the Real Estate Law Section Council from 1990 to 2001, Turano was an editor of its newsletter for most of the years he served. He received a 10-year Newsletter Editor Service Award in 2000.

    Loving Son of the late Carmen and the late Giosina, nee Fabis, Turano. Dear Brother of the late Raphaella (the late Joseph) D'Onofrio. Dear Uncle of the Alex (Vickie) D'Onofrio, Joseph, Jr. (Mary Ann) D'Onofrio, Mary Jo Adal-Aziz and Michael (Linda) D'Onofrio. Dear Great and Great-Great Uncle to many.

  • January 22, 2015 | Practice News
    2 finalists named for DuPage associate judge vacancy

    Chief Circuit Judge Kathryn E. Creswell is pleased to announce that following a January 21, 2015 meeting of the Circuit Judges of the 18th Circuit Court, two finalists for the Office of Associate Judge have been selected and certified to the Illinois Supreme Court. The finalists are seeking to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Liam C. Brennan to Circuit Judge. From these names, the Circuit Judges will select one appointee by secret ballot.

  • January 20, 2015 | CLE
    CLE: 2015 Federal Tax Conference

    Discover the most recent developments in a broad range of federal tax topics with this full-day seminar! Don’t miss ISBA’s annual Federal Tax Conference in Chicago on February 6, 2015, which features a wealth of information and updates for tax lawyers, business law attorneys, and trusts and estates practitioners.

  • January 16, 2015 | Practice News
    Conlon, Fernandez appointed as Cook County Circuit Judges

    The Illinois Supreme Court and Justice Mary Jane Theis announced Friday the appointment of Chicago attorneys Alison C. Conlon and Rossana P. Fernandez as Cook County Circuit Judges.

  • January 15, 2015 | People
    Rados joins Chicago Office of Lewis Brisbois

    Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Christopher Rados to our Chicago, Illinois office as an associate in our nationwide General Liability Practice. Prior to joining Lewis Brisbois, Mr. Rados was an associate at a Chicago litigation boutique and focused his practice in the area of professional liability.

    Mr. Rados has successfully defended medical malpractice claims brought against physicians in numerous specialties, including cardiology and orthopedic surgery. In addition, Mr. Rados has obtained favorable results defending attorneys in legal malpractice actions arising from contested estates and commercial disputes. Mr. Rados' prior experience also includes the defense of civil rights/section 1983 and product liability claims.

    Mr. Rados is a graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law.

    About Lewis Brisbois:
    Established in 1979, Lewis Brisbois is a national, full-service law firm with more than 900 attorneys and 32 offices, in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Our national practice is sophisticated, multi-faceted and well versed in current legal trends, while our individual state practices provide vast resources and knowledge of procedural and legal nuances.

  • January 15, 2015 | Events
    Save the Date: YLD Wine Tasting on Feb. 27

    The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host a Wine Tasting event on Friday, Feb. 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the ISBA Chicago Office. This evening will feature networking with fellow ISBA members and friends.

    More information and registration will be available soon at www.isba.org/sections/yld

  • January 14, 2015 | People
    Stephen G. Vargo 1925-2014

    Stephen G. Vargo, 89, died peacefully December 10, 2014 at his home with his family by his side.

    Born in Joliet, of Hungarian parents, and lived his entire life in Joliet, apart from years in the army. He was a decorated WWII U.S. Army Veteran, serving at the rank of Corporal. Stephen was a graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law, Class of 1949. He also attended the University of Illinois and was a graduate of Joliet Junior College. He graduated of Joliet Township High School in 1942. He was admitted to practice law and became a member of both the Will County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association since 1950. With the assistance of his wife Madelene, he maintained a solo law practice for over 55 years. His daughter, Diana, joined him in practice in 1989. At various times in his life, he held the following positions: Will County Sheriff's Police Special Deputy, Certified Civil Defense Director, County Board of Supervisors and Will County Licensed Realtor. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and St. Stephen's Church. He was instrumental in the purchase of a building for the Hungarian Catholic Society of Joliet, which led to the creation of St. Stephen's Church in 1950. He was a member of the following organizations: American Legion Post #1080, International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi, Ohio Athletic Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Will County Old Timers Baseball Association, and Joliet Rivals Club.

  • January 8, 2015 | Practice News
    Applications sought for 5 associate judge vacancies in Cook County

    The Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County has posted a notice that there are five vacancies in the office of associate judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Applications are being accepted for these vacancies, as well as additional vacancies which may occur during the nomination process, that will be filled by vote of the Circuit Judges of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

  • January 7, 2015 | People
    William F. "Bill" Haley 1947-2014

    William F. "Bill" Haley, age 67, a resident of Wheaton, for 25 years, formerly of Oak Park died December 5, 2014 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born August 11, 1947 in Elmhurst.

    Bill grew up in Oak Park, attended Ascension Grade School and was a graduate of St. Ignatius High School. He received a BA in history from Loyola University in Chicago and later received his law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign. Bill worked as an attorney for many years and enjoyed tutoring and coaching youth baseball, football and softball.

    Beloved husband of Margaret Haley, loving father of Katie (Jeff) Philippe of Chicago, Tom (Cathy Hwang) Haley of Palo Alto, CA, Claire Haley of Chicago and Rose Haley of Chicago, proud grandfather of Levon Philippe, devoted son of the late Frank and Mary Haley, dear brother of Mary Haley of Oak Park, Sr. Jeanne Haley, O.Carm. of Naperville, John (Julia) Haley of Oak Park, Dan (Mary) Haley of Oak Park and Jeanne Haley of Park Forest, IL, fond uncle and great-uncle of many.

    Services have been held. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: St. Patrick's Residence, 1400 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 416-0783, www.stpatricksresidence.org

  • January 7, 2015 | People
    Lateral associate, new grads join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

    Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has welcomed a lateral associate to its Libertyville office and two recent law school graduates to its Chicago office.