Litigation

Tressler is proud to announce that The Appellate Lawyers selected Rosa M. Tumialán as the Recommended 2025 Illinois Appellate Attorney. This is Rosa’s second consecutive time listed as the Recommended Appellate Attorney

Tressler is thrilled to welcome Andrew J. Chan as a partner in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our San Francisco, CA office. Andrew focuses his practice on insurance coverage, intellectual property and labor and...

Tressler is pleased to announce that attorneys Ryan L. Nolte and Drew J. O’Donnell have been promoted to senior counsel. Ryan and Drew joined Tressler’s Chicago office in 2022 and are members of our...

Tressler is pleased to announce that attorneys Jennifer (Jenny) Dancy and Jerome T. Murphy have been promoted to partner. Jenny joined Tressler’s Missouri office as senior counsel in 2021. Jerome joined...

Tressler is thrilled to announce that Linda Bondi Morrison has been named to Law360’s 2025 Insurance Authority General Liability Editorial Advisory Board. The editorial advisory boards provide feedback on...

Tressler attorney Adriana Bosco represented a Defendant who was sued in two separate cases for comments posted on a social media site. In one of the cases, the Plaintiff sought to recover damages under defamation per...

F.O.C.U.O.S., a non-profit organization rooted in empowering at-risk youth and underserved individuals through mentorship, education and skill-building opportunities, will honor Tressler at its Annual Gala on Friday, May 2....

Tressler is excited to welcome Matthew S. Oorbeek as senior counsel in our Litigation Practice Group in our Morristown, New Jersey office. Matthew’s practice focuses on litigating cases on behalf of corporations,...

Tressler LLP is proud to announce the opening of the firm’s new San Francisco and San Diego offices. Seven experienced attorneys, Joseph J. Minioza, Christopher J. Hogan, Greg A. Mase, Rena G. Sera, Jason Ketchum, Leila...

Tressler is pleased to welcome Charles S. Cauffman as an associate in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. Charles focuses his practice on insurance coverage analysis and...

Tressler is proud to announce that the firm has won the “Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms” award from U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year. Guided by a panel of experts, U.S. News...

Tressler is excited to welcome Justin Kaplan as a partner in our Condominium and Common Interest Association Law Practice Group in Chicago. “I am thrilled to join Tressler LLP and become part of a team that has built

Tressler attorneys Karl P. Schlecht and Jihoon Kim successfully defended their client in appellate court regarding a real estate breach of contract matter. They were in charge of defending the trial court’s order...

We are proud to announce that 10 Tressler partners have been selected as 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and four Tressler attorneys have been named 2025 Illinois Rising Stars. Congratulations to our 2025 Illinois Super...

Tressler is thrilled to welcome Dennis Condon as a partner in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago office. Dennis has 30 years of experience representing insurance carriers. He has extensive experience in...

Tressler attorneys Chuck LeMoine and Rick Capra successfully represented a school district at trial in Cook County, Illinois. One of the school district’s former teachers sexually abused two sisters over the course of...

Tressler is excited to welcome Cresencia M. Meno as an associate in our Labor and Employment Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. “I am thrilled to join Tressler LLP and contribute to its esteemed...

Happy New Year! In 2024, Tressler was honored to welcome 18 experienced attorneys to the firm. Meet the attorneys who joined us throughout the country: Partners Corey E. Krueger Partner Litigation Practice Group Los Angeles...

We are proud to announce that Tressler’s Orange County, California office has moved to a new, customized space in celebration of the firm’s West Coast growth. “We are thrilled to welcome our clients and...

Tressler is excited to welcome Megan M. Olson as a partner in our Government Practice Group in our Bolingbrook office. Megan focuses her practice on serving cities, villages, townships, library districts, road districts,...

Tressler is thrilled to welcome Benjamin J. Bishay as an associate attorney in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Orange County, CA office. Ben focuses his practice on insurance coverage analysis and litigation....

Tressler is pleased to welcome Henry Rodriguez as an associate in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago office. Henry provides insurance coverage analysis and litigation services for matters involving a wide

Tressler is excited to welcome Kileen M. Dietrich as an associate in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago office. Kileen focuses her practice on coverage analysis in matters involving a wide range of...

Tressler is proud to announce that the firm has been named to 10 prestigious Best Lawyers® 2025 “Best Law Firms” lists. The 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms” recognizes the most elite firms...

Tressler is proud to announce that Kiera Fitzpatrick has been selected to the 2024 New York Metro Rising Stars list for the second consecutive year. This is the fourth time Kiera has received this prestigious honor for her

Tressler Paralegal Coordinator Jonathan M. Ramos is participating in the 60 Miles Your Way Challenge this month to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Jon is committed to running at least two miles every day to...

Tressler partner William K. McVisk has become DRI’s new Regional Director for the North Central Region, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. For the past 30 years,...

Tressler attorneys Kathryn A. Formeller, Simone E. Haugen and Adriana M. Bosco successfully represented board members of a condominium association. Two years after closing, a unit owner of the condominium association...

Tressler is delighted to welcome Erin L. Peters as senior counsel in our Litigation Practice Group in our Morristown, New Jersey office. Erin’s practice focuses on the representation of insurers and insureds in both

Tressler is pleased to welcome Jessica O’Brien as senior counsel in our Insurance Services Practice Group.  She concentrates her practice on coverage matters, including bad faith and extra contractual liability...

We are proud to announce that Tressler attorney Corey E. Krueger successfully removed a case to Federal court and then moved to dismiss the case due to lack of personal jurisdiction. Our client, a credentialing...

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the third year in a row. The prestigious certification is based entirely on what current employees say about their...

Tressler is delighted to welcome Katie E. Ngo as senior counsel in our Local Government Practice Group. Katie concentrates her practice in all aspects of school law. She works directly with superintendents and...

Tressler litigation attorney Taylor A. Brewer successfully defended a large Chicago-based healthcare provider. The plaintiff claimed that she was wrongfully committed involuntarily and that her in-patient visitation time...

Tressler is excited to welcome Sayra V. Contreras as an associate in our HOA Practice Group. Sayra concentrates her practice in litigation with a focus on representing condominium associations and common interest community

Tressler is proud to announce that attorneys Molly E. Thompson and Jerome T. Murphy successfully obtained summary judgment in Cook County, Illinois on behalf of a senior living community. The plaintiff sought to recover...

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that James (“Jim”) Hess has been promoted to partner. Jim is a member of Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group based in Bolingbrook and Chicago, Illinois. Jim joined

We are proud to announce that Tressler attorneys Sarah Hertz Maisel, Joshua D. Mountain, Stacey L. Wilkins, Taylor A. Brewer, Kiera Fitzpatrick, Simone E. Haugen, Jerome Murphy, Ryan L. Nolte and Samantha...

Tressler is excited to welcome Jason W. Jochum as senior counsel in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago office. Jason concentrates his practice in the areas of insurance coverage, first and third-party...

We are proud to announce that Tressler partners Mark T. Banovetz, Daniel J. Cunningham, Daniel R, Formeller, Timothy M. Jabbour, Donald G. Machalinski, Mary E. McPherson, William K McVisk, Jennifer S. Perdigao, Todd

We are excited to announce that Tressler attorney Andrew S. Paine has once again been selected to represent Team USA as a member of the U.S. Men’s National Amputee Soccer Team. The team will travel to Honduras to take...

Tressler is pleased to welcome Katherine A. Takiguchi as an associate attorney in our Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago office. Katherine focuses her practice on insurance defense litigation, representing clients in

We are proud to announce that attorney and pilot Mark T. Banovetz will help kick off EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 22, 2024 in his yellow Navy T-34 Mentor as part of the internationally acclaimed Lima Lima Flight Team in

Tressler attorney Timothy M. Ravich has been elected to the Decalogue Society of Lawyers Board of Managers. Tim is an experienced attorney in Tressler’s Aviation and Transportation Practice Group in our Chicago, IL

We are delighted to welcome Sanjay Agrawal as senior counsel in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our St. Louis Metro Area and Chicago, Illinois offices. He focuses his practice on various general defense...

Tressler is excited to welcome Marissa M. Finley as an associate in our Professional Liability Practice Group in our Chicago office. She also works with the Insurance Services Practice Group and the Litigation Practice...

Tressler LLP is honored to announce that the firm has once again been selected as “Client Recommended” by AM Best for Insurance Professional Resources. This is our seventh consecutive year receiving this prestigious...

Tressler is elated to support the New York City Association of Insurance Women (NYCAIW) Annual May Luncheon at the Tribeca Rooftop on Friday, May 10, 2024. Attorneys Daniel R. Formeller, Jennifer L. Smith, Kathryn A....

Tressler attorney Jennifer (“Jenny”) Dancy and her husband, Combat Craft Operator for Navy Special Warfare Zac Dancy, will be stationed in Guam beginning this July. We are proud to support Jenny and Zac during this...

We are proud to announce the selection of 10 Tressler attorneys as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and three Tressler attorneys as 2024 Illinois Rising Stars. Congratulations, all! Learn more about these accomplished attorneys

We are proud to support The Chicago Bar Foundation’s 2024 Investing in Justice Campaign. Tressler attorneys and staff independently contribute to the Campaign each year. Tressler has participated in this Campaign...

Tressler is pleased to welcome Myrna Van as an associate in our Labor and Employment Practice Group in our Orange County office. She concentrates her practice on complex civil litigation and employment matters. Prior to...

We are excited to announce that Tressler law clerk Ramon Thomas has received the Law School Ambassador Scholarship presented by the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association. The scholarship is awarded to law school ambassadors who

Tressler is proud to announce that Linda Bondi Morrison has been named to Law360’s 2024 Insurance Authority General Liability Editorial Advisory Board. The editorial advisory boards provide feedback on Law360’s

Tressler is delighted to welcome Xander M. Landy as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago office. Xander focuses his practice on a wide range of complex civil litigation matters and...

For the past five years, Tressler has been led by an all-women Administrative Leadership Team. Our Chief Officers and Directors, working in conjunction with our Executive Committee, have stewarded the firm’s growth...

Tressler attorney Shannon M. Harvey has been named to the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago (IFC) Board of Directors. Congratulations, Shannon! “The IFC does an excellent job in upholding Irish heritage and nurturing a...

We are pleased to announce that the Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing has named Bicvan Brown a nominee for the second annual Orange County Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards. Winners will be selected at a...

Tressler is proud to welcome Kari Shane as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group in our Chicago office. Kari advises insurers on policy matters including professional liability, fidelity bonds, directors’ and...

Tressler LLP represented the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago in a complaint that challenged the inclusion of an advisory referendum initiated by the City Council on the March 19, 2024 primary ballot. The plaintiffs

Tressler is pleased to welcome Analiese Danner as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County office. Analiese concentrates her practice on insurance coverage and corporate litigation matters. She...

Tressler LLP, a leading law firm committed to excellence and diversity, honored Black History Month with a companywide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training, co-hosted by CultureAlly. The DEI webinar training focused

Tressler is proud to welcome Michael Vargas as an associate in the Government Practice Group in our Chicago office. Michael concentrates his practice on the representation of Illinois municipalities, park districts, school

We are pleased to announce that Tressler’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office has moved to an excellent new location. Our Pittsburgh Team is well known for serving clients in the areas of insurance law, litigation,...

Tressler attorney Jennifer L. Smith has been elected Co-Chair of the Judges Initiative Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA). Jenny is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group in...

Tressler is pleased to welcome Rachel Feghali as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County office. Rachel focuses her practice on insurance law and litigation. She is dedicated to exceptional client

Tressler is excited to welcome Sara J. Hall as senior counsel in the Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. Sara represents insurers in insurance coverage disputes providing clients with coverage

Tressler is excited to welcome Rylee Watkins as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County office. Rylee concentrates her practice on legal matters primarily involving insurance coverage analysis and

Tressler attorney Matthew J. O’Malley was recently featured in a popular article by Josh Karp for the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine: “The Crosstown Classic: Two Attorneys Reflect on Their Cubs and Sox...

Tressler is proud to announce that The Appellate Lawyers selected Rosa M. Tumialán as the Recommended 2024 Illinois Appellate Attorney. Each year, only one attorney per state is selected and recommended in The Appellate...

Tressler is proud to announce that the firm has won a “2024 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms” award from U.S. News & World Report. Guided by a panel of experts, U.S. News & World Report Editors...

The University of Illinois College of Law recognized Tressler with an Employer Honor Roll award, which distinguishes firms that hired multiple graduates from the law school within the past three years. Alumni and Tressler...

Tressler is delighted to welcome Corey Krueger as a partner in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group in our Los Angeles office. Corey represents clients across a wide range of industries and practice areas. He...

Happy New Year! In 2023, Tressler LLP was honored to welcome 18 experienced attorneys to the firm. Meet the attorneys who joined us throughout the country: Partner:  Molly E. Thompson Partner General Defense Litigation...

Tressler attorneys Daniel R. Formeller, Jennifer L. Smith, Simone E. Haugen and Sarah E. Melendez successfully represented the Defendant in a complex management liability case in the Illinois Appellate Court. Plaintiffs

Tressler is pleased to welcome Elvin Vu as an associate in our Employment Practice Group in Orange County, California. He focuses his practice on all aspects of litigation matters, including discovery, trial, arbitration...

Tressler is pleased to welcome Arghavan Sharifan as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group. Arghavan serves clients in various industries including insurance, aviation, landlord-tenant, transportation

Tressler is delighted to welcome Annie Barberian as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles, California. Annie provides defense in disputes involving a wide range of policies, including

Tressler is proud to welcome Amber Coisman as senior counsel in our Insurance Practice Group in Chicago, Illinois. Amber concentrates her practice in the area of insurance coverage. She represents insurers in coverage...

Tressler is pleased to welcome Wayne Stevenson as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group. Wayne serves his clients in a diverse array of industries including insurance, business, transportation,...

Tressler is pleased to announce that Timothy Jabbour has been selected to the 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers list for his work in PI General: Defense. Only 5% of attorneys in New Jersey receive this prominent distinction....

Tressler is proud to announce that Wayne D. Skigen is featured in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois’ June 2023 Mediation Panel List Mediator Spotlight. Wayne is an attorney,...

We are excited to announce that Tressler attorney Andrew Paine will be competing as a member of the U.S. National Amputee Soccer Team at the 2023 Amp Football Cup. The team will square off against Poland, England, Japan and

olingbrook, IL, August 21, 2023 – Tressler is excited to welcome Jeyser “Jey” Claudio to our Government Practice Group. Jey is an associate in our Bolingbrook office. Jey focuses his practice on...

Tressler LLP’s Jared A. Schneider successfully defended a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) in an Emergency Revocation case brought by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in an effort to revoke the CFI’s...

Tressler attorneys Timothy Jabbour and Jennifer Dancy successfully represented Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Company (“AIIC”) in a case concerning the applicability of an assault-and-battery exclusion within the AIIC

We are proud to announce that Tressler partners Mark Banovetz, Daniel Cunningham, Danita Davis, Daniel Formeller, Timothy Jabbour, Donald Machalinski, Mary McPherson, William McVisk, Todd Schenk, Linda...

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that William K. McVisk has been selected as the 2024 Lawyer of the Year for Chicago: Litigation – Insurance by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers®. U.S. News – Best...

Tressler LLP is pleased to announce that Rachel Bassett, Taylor Brewer, Kiera Fitzpatrick, Jamie Gende, Shannon Harvey, Sarah Elizabeth Melendez, Jerome Murphy, Matthew O’Malley, Samantha Shafer and Stacey...

Tressler is pleased to welcome Amy L. Metzgar to our Orange County, California office. Amy concentrates her practice on insurance coverage analysis and litigation. “I am very excited to join Tressler! I look forward...

Tressler is excited to announce that Michael J. DiSantis has received the 2023 Jane F. Hepting Individual Attorney Award from the Access to Justice Committee of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the Allegheny...

Tressler attorneys John H. Huston and Matthew J. O’Malley recently handled a complicated construction dispute involving a proprietary patent holder with a structural building system. Representing the defense, John and...

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious certification is based entirely on what current employees say about their...

Tressler is proud to welcome Adriana Bosco as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group in Chicago, Illinois. Adriana concentrates her practice in the areas of tort, personal injury and premises...

Tressler is pleased to welcome Alyssa Vranak as an associate attorney in our Chicago, Illinois office. Alyssa focuses her practice on insurance coverage analysis and litigation. She provides comprehensive coverage analysis

Tressler attorney Bicvan Brown was recently installed as President of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California (VABASC). Bicvan is a partner in Tressler’s Orange County, California office, Chair of...

Tressler LLP is honored to announce that the firm has been named to 11 prestigious Best Lawyers® 2024 “Best Law Firms” lists. The 2024 edition of Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” recognizes the most elite

Tressler is pleased to announce that Michael R. Delhagen has been selected to the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list for his work in Insurance Coverage. Only 5% of attorneys in New York receive this highly regarded...

Tressler is excited to announce that Kiera Fitzpatrick has been selected to the 2023 New York Metro Rising Stars list for Insurance Coverage. Less than 2.5 percent of attorneys in New York receive this prominent honor each

We are pleased to welcome Ohn Park as senior counsel in Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group in our Chicago, Illinois office. Ohn concentrates his practice on insurance coverage analysis and litigation. He is known...

Tressler is excited to announce that William K. McVisk has received the 2023 Distinguished Member Award from the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC). The prestigious award is a reflection of outstanding leadership and...

Chicago, IL, June 12, 2023 – Tressler is excited to welcome Brooke Cieplik to our Chicago office. Brooke focuses her practice on insurance defense and coverage. “I am very excited to join Tressler and take in

Tressler is excited to welcome Jocelyn M. Soriano as senior counsel to Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our San Francisco, CA office. Jocelyn’s trial practice has included managing litigation of mass and

Tressler is proud to announce that attorney Jamie L. Gende has been promoted to partner. Jamie joined Tressler’s Chicago office as an associate in 2019 and is a member of our award-winning Insurance Practice Group....

Tressler is pleased to announce that attorney Sarah Hertz Maisel has been promoted to partner. Sarah joined Tressler’s Chicago office as an associate in 2020 and is a member of our award-winning Insurance Practice...

Tressler LLP and Bowhead Specialty Underwriters hosted a popular event for the Chicago-based Sisterhood of Insurance Professionals (SIP) on May 23, 2023. The event was focused on networking and featured a special...

Chicago, IL, May 15, 2023 – Tressler is excited to welcome Grace Delott as an associate attorney in our Chicago, Illinois office. Grace provides comprehensive coverage analysis and defense in disputes involving a...

Chicago, IL, May 22, 2023 – Tressler is pleased to welcome David McGarr as an associate attorney in our Insurance Practice Group. David focuses his practice on a wide range of insurance coverage and litigation...

Orange County, CA, April 20, 2023 – Tressler is excited to welcome Agatha Akers as an associate attorney in our Orange County, California office. Aggie handles all areas of insurance coverage law including assisting

We are proud to support The Chicago Bar Foundation’s 2023 Investing in Justice Campaign. Tressler attorneys and staff independently contribute to the Campaign each year, and the firm was listed in the 2022 Campaign...

In honor of Women’s History Month, Tressler is highlighting organizations that support women in the field of law. Join us in celebrating the important work of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (NJWLA)....

Tressler LLP is proud to sponsor the Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership: Chicago Summit at the Voco Chicago Downtown on April 19, 2023, presented by CenterForce Conferences. We are honored to support Tressler...

Bolingbrook, IL, March 21, 2023 – Tressler is proud to welcome Caitlin Frenzer as an associate in our Government Practice Group. Caitlin is an associate who focuses her practice on providing general counsel...

Chicago, IL, March 28, 2023 – In honor of Women’s History Month, we are proud to celebrate our 2023 all-women Administrative Leadership Team. Tressler’s Directors and Officers work in conjunction with our Executive

Tressler is proud to announce that our firm has been recognized as “Client Recommended” by AM Best for the sixth consecutive year. AM Best’s Client Recommended Insurance Attorneys are selected based on industry...

Tressler attorney Bicvan Brown has been elected President of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California (VABASC). Bicvan is a partner in Tressler’s Orange County, California office, Chair of the...

This Black History Month, Tressler is proud to highlight some historic Black legal professionals. The following individuals helped shape the landscape of our country and the field of law. Macon Bolling Allen (1816 – 1894)...

We are proud to announce that nine Tressler attorneys have been selected as 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers. Learn more about these accomplished attorneys below. Congratulations, all! Mark T. Banovetz Partner Mark Banovetz...

We are pleased to announce that Tressler attorneys Rachel V. Bassett, Kathleen Hart, Matthew J. O’Malley, Anita St. Pierre and Stacey L. Wilkins have been selected as 2023 Illinois Rising Stars. Less than 2.5...

Orange County, CA, February 3, 2023 – Tressler is proud to welcome Carlos Needham as senior counsel in our Insurance Practice Group. Carlos’ practice focus is insurance coverage litigation on behalf of insurers.

Orange County, California, January 19, 2023 – Tressler is pleased to announce that attorney Joshua D. Mountain has been promoted to partner. Josh joined Tressler’s Orange County office as an associate in 2018 and

Chicago, IL, January 17, 2023 – Tressler is proud to welcome Calla M. Mears as an associate in our General Defense and Litigation Practice Group. Calla focuses her practice on civil litigation matters, including...

Orange County, California, January 19, 2023 – Tressler is pleased to announce that attorney Joshua D. Mountain has been promoted to partner. Josh joined Tressler’s Orange County office as an associate in 2018 and

Happy New Year! 2022 was an exciting year of growth for Tressler LLP, and we proudly welcomed 19 experienced attorneys to the firm. Meet the attorneys who joined us throughout the country: Partners: Rick Capra Partner General

We are proud to announce that Jill L. Jennings has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Tressler LLP. Jill has been an integral part of Tressler for decades, and we congratulate her on this achievement. Jill joined...

Chicago, IL, January 11, 2023 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Molly E. Thompson as a partner in our Chicago office. Molly’s practice is focused on school liability (including Title IX and Section 1983),...

CHICAGO, IL, November 15, 2022 – Tressler LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been named to the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2023 “Best Law Firms” list for National Tier 1: Insurance Law for the...

Tressler’s Giving Team is proud to support HFS Chicago Scholars’ 2022 Project Thanksgiving. Each year, HFS creates and donates Thanksgiving baskets to ensure that families in need have food during the holidays....

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been named to nine prestigious U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2023 “Best Law Firms” lists. The 2023 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”

Tressler is proud to announce that Bicvan Brown and Cayla Whitley have been selected as 2022 Orange County Visionaries in the Los Angeles Times’ B2B Orange County Visionaries magazine. The magazine highlights a...

Morristown, NJ, October 25, 2022 – Tressler is pleased to welcome George Z. Twill as an associate in our New Jersey and New York offices. George focuses his practice on insurance defense, automobile negligence,...

Chicago, IL, September 1, 2022 – Tressler is proud to welcome Rick Capra to our General Defense and Litigation Practice Group. Rick focuses his practice on the defense of insureds/insurers in the areas of...

Orange County, California, September 14, 2022 – Tressler LLP is proud to announce that six attorneys and three staff members from the law firm Wade & Lowe have joined our Orange County and Los Angeles, California...

Join us in supporting Tressler attorney Elizabeth F. Wagman as she runs the Chicago and New York City marathons on Sunday, October 9, 2022 and Sunday, November 6, 2022, respectively. This year, Liz is making her marathon

We are proud to announce that Tressler Partner and Executive Committee Member Mark Banovetz recently completed his FAA certification as a Commercial Pilot! Mark leads Tressler’s Aviation Practice Group and has been an

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the first time. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at...

Chicago, IL, August 24, 2022 – Tressler is proud to welcome Charles “Chuck” LeMoine to our General Defense and Litigation Practice Group. Chuck is known for litigating a wide range of civil matters and...

We are excited to announce that Tressler partners Mark Banovetz, Daniel Cunningham, Danita Davis, Daniel Formeller, Timothy Jabbour, Donald Machalinski, Mary McPherson, William McVisk, Todd Schenk, Patrick...

2021 was an exciting year of growth for Tressler LLP. Not only did we celebrate our 35th anniversary, but we were proud to welcome 24 experienced attorneys to the firm. Meet the attorneys who joined us throughout the...

Chicago, IL, August 2, 2022 – Tressler is excited to welcome Ryan Nolte to our General Defense and Litigation Practice Group. Ryan handles a wide range of complex civil litigation matters spanning across several...

We are pleased to announce that Tressler attorneys Rachel V. Bassett, Kathleen Hart, Shannon M. Harvey and Stacey L. Wilkins have been selected as 2022 Illinois Rising Stars. Less than 2.5 percent of attorneys in...

Orange County, CA, February 9, 2022 – In honor of Black History Month, Tressler is proud to donate $1,000 to the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association. The Thurgood Marshall Bar Association is a contemporary bar...

Chúc mừng năm mới! This means “Happy New Year” in Vietnamese and is a greeting made at the Vietnamese New Year, or Tết Nguyên Đán, popularly known as Tết. Tết marks the beginning of Spring in Vietnam as...

Morristown, NJ, January 31, 2022 – Tressler is excited to welcome Neli Kharbedia as an associate in our New Jersey and New York offices. Neli focuses her practice on litigating defense matters and insurance...

Chicago, IL, March 22, 2022 – Tressler LLP is proud to welcome Rosa M. Tumialán as a partner in our Chicago office. Rosa is a member of the firm’s Insurance Practice Group and focuses her practice on insurance...

Chicago, IL, March 14, 2022 – Women’s History Month commemorates the accomplishments women have made over the course of American history. In honor of Women’s History Month, Tressler is celebrating the...

By Kaitlyn Forbes April is Autism Acceptance Month. Every April, non-profit organizations such as the Autism Society and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network work to highlight the need for equitable access to support,...

Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 2022 – Tressler LLP is proud to welcome Melissa Marquez as an associate in the General Defense and Litigation Practice Group. Melissa focuses her practice on representing insurance...

Chicago, IL, March 29, 2022 – In honor of Women’s History Month, we are proud to celebrate our all-female Administrative Leadership Team. Tressler’s directors and officers work in conjunction with our Executive...

Orange County, CA, May 12, 2022 –  Tressler is pleased to welcome Kristin Webb as senior counsel in the Orange County office. Kristin focuses her practice on defending employers and providing advice and counsel...

Tressler attorneys, Timothy M. Jabbour and Lauren DiSarno of our New Jersey office, recently achieved a great result for our clients in a legal malpractice lawsuit involving a missing airplane. On May 2, 2022, a New...

Orange County, CA – We are pleased to announce that Tressler partner Linda Bondi Morrison has been named to Law360’s 2022 Insurance Authority General Liability Editorial Advisory Board. The Editorial Advisory

Bolingbrook, IL, June 24, 2022 – Tressler is excited to welcome Pamela Beck to our Government Practice Group. Pam focuses her practice on employment matters, commercial contracts and corporate governance. She has a

Chicago, IL, June 23, 2022 – Tressler is proud to welcome Marlene Fuentes to our Government Practice Group. Marlene’s practice focuses on day-to-day operations and administrative proceedings for government...

We are proud to announce that Tressler attorney Kiera Fitzpatrick has been selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers New York Metro Top Women Attorneys list. Less than 2.5 percent of women attorneys in the New York Metro Area...

Los Angeles, CA, July 6, 2022 –  Tressler is pleased to welcome Deniz Perkowski as an associate in the Los Angeles office. Deniz focuses her practice on maritime and transportation insurance litigation. She has...

Tressler is proud to announce that attorney Patrick W. Stufflebeam has received a 2022 Meritorious Service Award from the Illinois Defense Counsel. The award was presented at IDC Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on June...

Since August 2021, Tressler attorney Cayla Whitley has served as a “Big Sister” with the Orange County, California chapter of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) organization.  BBBSA is a...

Tressler LLP litigators, Jerome Murphy and Matthew O’Malley, recently represented a condominium association regarding a complex contractual dispute over the installation of fire-rated doors and fire sprinkler...

Chicago IL, January 10, 2022 – Tressler is excited to welcome Drew O’Donnell as an associate in our Chicago office. Drew concentrates his practice in the areas of employment, tort and personal injury...

CHICAGO, Illinois, January 19, 2022 – Tressler is proud to announce that attorney Jennifer L. Smith has been promoted to partner. Jenny is a member of our Litigation Practice Group in Chicago, Illinois. “I am excited

CHICAGO, Illinois, January 20, 2022 – Tressler is pleased to announce that attorney Thomas D. Donofrio has been promoted to partner. Tom joined Tressler’s Chicago office as senior counsel in 2019 and is a member...

Orange County, CA, December 14, 2021 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Forbes as an associate in our Orange County office. Kaitlyn’s practice focuses on coverage work and civil litigation. She has...

Chicago IL, January 3, 2022 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Simone Haugen as an associate in our Chicago ffice. Simone’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation matters, including professional and...

CHICAGO, IL, November 12, 2021 – Tressler LLP is honored to announce that the firm has been named to the prestigious U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 “Best Law Firms” list. We are proud to have received the

Chicago IL, November 16, 2021 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Dillon Ellis as an associate in our Chicago Office. Dillon’s practice centers on aviation litigation matters and involves a variety of practice...

Chicago, IL, December 2, 2021 – Tressler LLP is proud to announce that Daniel Formeller has been selected as the 2022 Lawyer of the Year for Chicago: Litigation – Insurance by U.S. News and World Report and Best...

Andrew Kopon Jr. leads group of experienced attorneys in moving award-winning litigation practice to Tressler LLP in Chicago. Chicago, IL, October 25, 2021 – Tressler LLP is proud to announce a significant expansion to...

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 27, 2021 – Tressler is excited to welcome Garrett Dudt to our Insurance Practice Group. Garrett’s experience includes representing insurance carriers and insureds in a wide...

Orange County, CA, October 13, 2021 – Tressler is proud to welcome Samantha Shafer as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group. Samantha has experience in a variety of insurance coverage matters including...

Bolingbrook, IL, October 18, 2021 – Tressler is proud to welcome Courtney Willits to our Government Practice Group. Courtney has experience in providing general counsel services to local governmental bodies...

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that Shannon Harvey, Stacey Wilkins, Maryam Arshad, Dibora Berhanu, Jamie Gende, Kathleen Hart and Katherine Letcher were selected as 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America©....

Chicago, IL, September 13, 2021 – Tressler is proud to welcome Matthew Cook as senior counsel in our Chicago Office. Matt concentrates his practice in the areas of insurance coverage and litigation. He has extensive

Chicago, IL, September 22, 2021 – We are pleased to welcome Stacy De Leon as an associate in Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group. Stacy represents local government entities and private sector employers.

We are proud to announce that Tressler attorney Kiera Fitzpatrick has been selected to the 2021 New York Metro Rising Stars list for Insurance Coverage. Less than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the New York Metro Area receive

Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 2021 – Tressler is proud to welcome Ursula Shakespeare as an associate in our Los Angeles office. Ursula focuses her practice on litigation matters related to insurance,  transportation,...

We are thrilled to announce that Tressler partners Mark Banovetz, Daniel Cunningham, Charles Diaz, Daniel Formeller, Timothy Jabbour, Mary McPherson, William McVisk, Todd Schenk and Patrick Stufflebeam were recently selected

We are excited to announce that William McVisk has received the 2021 Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC) President’s Award. The prestigious award is presented annually, with honorees selected by the IDC...

  Chicago, IL, July 26, 2021 – Tressler LLP is proud to announce that today, July 26, 2021, marks the firm’s 35th birthday. Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney & Priess was founded in 1986 in Chicago,...

Between the numerous mandated trainings and various District-preferred trainings, planning for back-to-school orientation can be a complex matter for school districts to navigate. Tressler’s Education Group wants to support

It has been a busy and exciting year so far. Tressler continues to grow with the addition of nine experienced attorneys in four different offices. Meet our newest attorneys below! Darcy L. Proctor Partner | Chicago Office...

Bolingbrook and Chicago, IL, June 10, 2021 – We are excited to welcome Joseph Silverstein as a new associate in Tressler’s HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Practice Group. Joseph has...

On June 11, 2021, Tressler secured dismissal of a lawsuit seeking COVID-19-related losses under first party business income and civil authority coverage. The case, Image Dental v. Citizens Insurance Company of...

On May 20, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law S. 937 COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to combat the ongoing rise in violence and hate-motivated crimes against the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (“AAPI”) community...

Chicago, IL, June 1, 2021 – We are pleased to welcome Georgia Joyce as senior counsel in our Chicago office. Georgia represents insurers and insureds in federal and state court in a wide variety of insurance coverage

Chicago, IL, May 10, 2021 – We are excited to welcome Catherine Geisler as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group. Catherine represents insurance carriers and insureds in a wide range of insurance coverage...

We are pleased to welcome Sarah Elizabeth Melendez as a new associate in Tressler’s HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law practice. Sarah focuses her practice in the areas of real estate...

Chicago, IL, April 26, 2021 – We are excited to welcome Darcy Proctor as a partner in Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group in Chicago. Darcy concentrates her practice in the defense of local governments...

Orange County, CA, May 4, 2021 – We are proud to welcome Cayla Whitley as an associate in the Orange County office. Cayla primarily handles employment and litigation matters and she provides management-side labor and

Tressler continues to grow. Since the end of 2020, six experienced attorneys joined the firm. Meet our newest attorneys below! Sarah Hertz Maisel Associate | Chicago Office Sarah is an associate in the Insurance Practice...

Tressler is proud to announce that Timothy Jabbour has been selected to the 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list for his work in PI General: Defense. Only 5% of attorneys in New Jersey receive this prestigious distinction....

We are proud to announce that Shaun McParland Baldwin has been selected to the Top 50 Women Illinois Super Lawyers 2021 list. “I am honored to be selected and to be among such a distinguished group of women...

CHICAGO, IL – March 2, 2021 – Tressler is proud to announce that the firm’s Insurance Practice Group has been recognized as “Client Recommended” by AM Best for the fourth consecutive year. Tressler has been serving

Edwardsville, IL, February 4, 2021 – We are pleased to welcome Alexander Givens as an associate in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group. Alex focuses his practice on tort defense and insurance coverage,...

Chicago, IL, February 10, 2021 – Tressler LLP is proud to announce that 2021 marks the firm’s 35th anniversary. Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney & Priess was founded in 1986 in Chicago, Illinois by a small

We are proud to announce that Tressler attorneys Rachel V. Bassett, Shannon M. Harvey, James J. Hess. Katherine F. Letcher, Christine A. Walczak and Stacey L. Wilkins have been selected as 2021 Illinois Rising Stars....

We are proud to announce the selection of 10 Tressler attorneys as 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers. Shaun M. Baldwin Of Counsel Shaun concentrates her practice in the areas of insurance coverage, bad faith, and other...

Edwardsville, IL, February 2, 2021 – We are proud to welcome Jennifer Dancy as senior counsel in our St. Louis Metro Area office. Jennifer defends clients in the areas of general defense litigation, personal injury,

Chicago, IL, January 20, 2021 – We are proud to welcome Samantha Rothman as an associate in Tressler’s Chicago office. Samantha focuses her practice in the areas of insurance coverage analysis and litigation.

Tressler is excited to welcome Kimberlyn B. Pinkerton as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group in our San Diego, California office. Kimberlyn’s primary focus involves various...

We are proud to welcome Patrick M. Quigley as a partner in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group in our San Francisco, California office. Patrick focuses his practice on insurance coverage, insurance litigation,

We are delighted to welcome Natalie C. Metropulos as an associate in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group in our Pittsburgh, PA office. Natalie represents clients in complex coverage matters involving both...

Tressler is pleased to welcome David S. Allen as senior counsel in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago, IL office. David’s practice encompasses a broad range of insurance coverage...

Tressler is thrilled to welcome Mehrdod Khavari Rahat Abadi as an associate attorney in our Aviation and Transportation Practice Group in our Los Angeles, CA office. Mehrdod specializes in handling personal injury matters.

We are thrilled to welcome Binh Nguyen as an associate in Tressler’s Employment and Litigation Practice Groups in the Orange County, California office. She focuses her practice on employment law, insurance defense, and...

Tressler attorneys Rick Capra and Jerome T. Murphy obtained a dismissal with prejudice on behalf of a national food manufacturer. The personal injury lawsuit was brought by an injured truck driver for personal and...

Tressler is honored to support the New York City Association of Insurance Women (NYCAIW) Annual May Luncheon at the Tribeca Rooftop on Friday, May 9, 2025. Attorneys Timothy M. Jabbour, Daniel R. Formeller, Jennifer L....

We are thrilled to welcome Neda Manouchehri as an associate in Tressler’s Professional Liability Practice Group in our Chicago, Illinois office. Neda concentrates her practice on complex civil litigation matters, including

Tressler is proud to announce that Todd S. Schenk has been named Attorney Intel’s Top 25 Financial Services and Insurance Attorneys of 2025. This year’s awardees are recognized for their versatility, legal acumen, and

We are excited to announce that Tressler attorney Neli Kharbedia has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who in America®. The selection process for individuals considered focuses on several factors, including

Tressler is excited to welcome Alexandra “Lexi” Sennet as an associate attorney in our Litigation, and Aviation and Transportation Practice Groups in our Los Angeles, CA Office. Lexi focuses her practice on...

We are thrilled to announce that Tressler attorney Andrew S. Paine has been selected to represent Team USA as a member of the U.S. Men’s National Amputee Soccer Team. This will mark Andrew’s third year...

Tressler attorney Stacey L. Wilkins was honored with an award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois at their 25th Annual District Court Awards for Pro...

We are pleased to announce that three Tressler attorneys from our San Francisco office have been selected as 2025 California – Northern Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Congratulations to our 2025 Northern California...

We are pleased to welcome Deja΄ Bryant as an associate in Tressler’s Professional Liability Practice Group in our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. Deja΄ has experience representing a diverse range of clients, including...

We are thrilled to welcome Alexander T. Myers as an associate in Tressler’s Local Government and Litigation Practice Groups working from our Chicago office. Alex’s practice is primarily focused on civil rights...

Tressler attorney Jerome T. Murphy successfully defended a senior living community on appeal in a wrongful death case involving claims under the Nursing Home Care Act, negligence, and res ipsa loquitur. The issues on appeal...

We are proud to announce that Tressler litigation attorneys Jennifer A. Dancy and Jessica O’Brien successfully presented oral argument in Washtenaw County, Michigan, and secured a Dismissal with Prejudice for their...

Tressler is proud to announce that the LA Times Studios Business Magazine has named Linda Bondi Morrison as a nominee for the 2025 Orange County Executive Forum and Leadership Awards. The finalists will be named at an awards

Tressler is excited to welcome Margaret Firnstein Gebhardt as a partner in our Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago, IL office. Margaret is a litigator whose representations typically include defending construction firms,

Tressler is pleased to welcome Daniel R. Whiston as a partner in our Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago, IL office. An experienced litigator, Daniel handles all aspects of trial work and has taken complex jury and bench

We are thrilled to announce that Tressler partners Mark T. Banovetz, Daniel J. Cunningham, Daniel R, Formeller, Timothy M. Jabbour, Donald G. Machalinski, William K McVisk, Jennifer S. Perdigao, Todd S. Schenk, Linda

We are proud to announce that Tressler attorneys Sarah Hertz Maisel, Jerome T. Murphy, Ryan L. Nolte, Taylor A. Brewer, Kiera Fitzpatrick, Caitlin Frenzer, and Samantha Shafer  were recently selected by their peers for

We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Schreck as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our Morristown, New Jersey office. Daniel focuses his practice on various litigation and insurance matters....

We are pleased to welcome Phuong Luu as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. Phuong concentrates her practice on insurance coverage analysis and...

Tressler LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the fourth year in a row. The prestigious certification is based entirely on what current employees say about their...

We are excited to welcome Mahnoor Butt as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our San Francisco, California, office. Mahnoor is originally a UK-qualified attorney. She has extensive legal...

Tressler attorneys Jennifer S. Perdigao and Jihoon Kim of our Los Angeles, California office, and Andrew J. Chan of our San Francisco, California office successfully obtained summary judgment for an aerospace manufacturer and

Tressler attorney Binh Nguyen was recently interviewed by the Vietnam Lawyer Journal, a publication affiliated with the Vietnam Bar Federation. The Journal helps improve the skills, capabilities, and ethics of lawyers. During

Tressler attorneys Todd S. Schenk, William K. McVisk, and Carter R. Frambes recently secured a victory for an insurance carrier in the Indiana Supreme Court. The underlying case arose out of an automobile accident with...

Senior Counsel Greg A. Mase and Associate Jason S. Ketchum prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in San Francisco County Superior Court on behalf of their client, a sheet metal contractor, arising from a construction...

Tressler is pleased to welcome Dominika Kozanecka as an associate attorney in our HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law Practice Group. Dominika concentrates her practice in representing condominium

Tressler associate Astrid Chim Villagran obtained a dismissal with prejudice for her clients in a dog bite case in Sonoma County Superior Court in which the plaintiff sustained serious injuries when the dog injured the...

We are delighted to welcome Justyna Kucharczyk as an associate attorney in our Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago office. Justyna concentrates her practice in the areas of tort, personal injury, and premises liability.

Tressler is proud to announce that the firm has been named to 11 Best Law Firms® lists for 2026. The latest edition of Best Law Firms® recognizes the most elite firms nationwide, identified for their professional excellence

Tressler attorneys Rick Capra, Charles “Chuck” A. LeMoine, and Ryan L. Nolte recently represented a school district and achieved dismissals with prejudice from two companion cases pending in Kane County. The lawsuits...

Tressler is excited to welcome Yewei “Vanessa” Wang as an associate in our Orange County, CA office. Vanessa focuses her practice on insurance defense and coverage litigation. She represents insurers and insureds in...

We are delighted to welcome Ramon J. Thomas as an associate attorney in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Orange County, CA office. Ramon concentrates his practice in insurance coverage analysis and commercial...

We are pleased to announce that Myrna Van has been installed as President and Elvin Vu as Vice President of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California. The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern...

We are delighted to welcome Alexandra Wilson Tuman as an associate attorney in our Litigation Practice Group, in our Morristown, NJ office. Alexandra focuses her practice on various litigation and corporate insurance matters.

We are excited to welcome Munevver Esra Gundogdu as an associate attorney in the Employment and Litigation Practice Groups in our Orange County, California office. Esra focuses her practice on civil litigation with an...

Tressler attorneys Darcy L. Proctor and Drew O’Donnell successfully defended a private school in litigation of a breach of contract dispute. Former students filed suit alleging a breach of contract claim against the...

Tressler is thrilled to welcome Inga Romm as an associate attorney in our Litigation, Aviation, and Transportation Practice Groups in our Los Angeles, California office. Inga represents clients across a wide range of...