Join Tressler’s experienced HOA attorneys for this complimentary webinar to learn about the litigious nature of condominium and community association owners and the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to...
Our team of trial lawyers is adept at achieving the business objectives of our clients in a wide variety of commercial disputes. Unlike many litigators, we are experienced and prepared to take each case to trial if necessary. Our litigation team provides an evaluation and develops a strategy with the client at the outset of the case so that the client can make an informed decision and maximize the potential for early and cost-effective resolution. By working side-by-side with our clients, we are able to update our evaluations and recommendations to our clients as developments occur.
We are experienced in a wide variety of commercial litigation and dispute resolution areas. We practice in state and federal courts across the nation, at both the trial and appellate level. In appropriate cases, we also recommend and represent clients in alternative dispute fora, such as arbitration and mediation. For many clients, we act as national counsel or regional counsel, working with local counsel as needed. Our trial lawyers are comfortable trying cases in metropolitan areas as well as in small towns throughout the United States.
Commercial Litigation Attorneys
Commercial Litigation Events
Tressler attorney William (Bill) K. McVisk will be speaking as a panelist at the 2025 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) annual conference in Dallas, TX. Bill will be on a panel with David Klosterboer, Director of...
Tressler Talks: Related Claims Coverage Issues – “Are We Related, or Do We Just Look Alike?”
Feb 27, 2025
Join Tressler’s experienced insurance coverage attorneys for a discussion concerning the diagnosis, analysis and treatment of multiple claims and coverage implications. Attendees will come away with an understanding of
Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper to Present at the CAI-IL’s 2025 Condo-HOA Conference & Expo
Feb 21, 2025
Tressler attorney Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper will be presenting at the Illinois Chapter Community Associations Institute’s (CAI-IL) 43rd annual Condo-HOA Conference & Expo on Friday, February 21st at the Donald...
2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
Jan 24, 2025
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Andrew S. Paine, James J. Hess, Darcy L. Proctor, Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, Jeyser G. Claudio, Drew O’Donnell and Michael Vargas have been...
Timothy M. Ravich to Speak on AM Best’s Webinar Panel: “Claims Litigation in the Automated World”
Feb 18, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Tressler attorney Timothy M. Ravich will be speaking as a panelist on an upcoming AM Best webinar titled, “Claims Litigation in the Automated World.” Autonomous vehicles and a new
Join Tressler’s experienced insurance coverage attorneys to learn about avoiding exposure for breaching the duty to settle within the limits of liability policies. Attendees will come away with an understanding of relevant
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Katie E. Ngo and Caitlin Frenzer have been selected to speak at the IASB IASA IASBO Joint Annual Conference on November 23, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. We hope...
Tressler attorney Erin L. Peters will be speaking at a seminar called “New Jersey Defense Association (NJDA)/Insurance Council of New Jersey (ICNJ) Auto Liability Seminar” on Tuesday, November 26th at APA Hotel...
Tressler attorney William (Bill) K. McVisk will be presenting on the topic of artificial intelligence for insurance as part of the 2024 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Webinar Series. Bill will be on a panel with...
Tressler Talks: Advanced Financials in HOA Law
Oct 9, 2024
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: Tressler Talks: Advanced Financials in HOA Law October 9, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm CT Webinar Join Tressler’s experienced attorneys for this complimentary...
Tressler LLP is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the New York City Association of Insurance Women (NYCAIW) Fall Kick-Off event in New York on Thursday, October 17, 2024. We are honored to support NYCAIW, the leading...
Bicvan Brown to Present at the Orange County Bar Association’s 2024 Labor and Employment Law Symposium
Sep 20, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Tressler employment attorney Bicvan Brown will be presenting at the Orange County Bar Association’s 2024 Labor and Employment Law Symposium on September 20, 2024 in Irvine, California.
Tressler is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the 2024 National Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) Conference and support Linda Bondi Morrison at this impressive three-day event. Linda has been a member
Daniel R. Formeller and Jennifer L. Smith to Lead Premiere Program at 2024 ABA Business Law Fall Meeting
Sep 13, 2024
Tressler attorneys Daniel R. Formeller and Jennifer L. Smith will be leading a premiere program at the 2024 American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Fall Meeting in San Diego, CA on September 13, 2024. It is titled...
REMINDER: 2024 IML Annual Conference
Sep 19, 2024
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess, Darcy L. Proctor, Molly E. Thompson, Taylor A. Brewer, Jeyser G. Claudio and Drew J. O’Donnell have been selected to present at the Illinois Municipal...
Join Tressler attorney Timothy M. Ravich at the 2024 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-In Convention on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Tim will be speaking about the General...
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: Employment Law Enters the Nuclear Age – When Did That Happen? An Examination of What Happened and How to Cope Tuesday, July 30, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm CT...
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: Tressler Talks: Preparing and Preserving the Appellate Record Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm CT Webinar Join Tressler’s experienced attorneys for
Tressler is proud to attend the DRI 2024 Diversity for Success Corporate Expo held on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Tressler attorneys Bicvan Brown and Durga M....
Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper to Present at the CAI-IL’s April 2024 DCAL Board Member Education Program
Apr 30, 2024
Tressler attorney Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper will be presenting with Sheila Malchiodi of Associa Chicagoland at the Illinois Chapter Community Associations Institute’s (CAI-IL) April 2024 Dedicated Community...
Please join Tressler attorneys Timothy M. Ravich and Jennifer S. Perdigao at the Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) Annual Conference in New Orleans on Friday, May 3, 2024. Tim will be speaking on a panel at the...
Tressler attorney William K. McVisk will be speaking at the 2024 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Annual Conference in San Francisco on Thursday, April 4th. Bill will be on a panel with David Klosterboer, Associate
Tressler attorney Linda Bondi Morrison will be speaking at the 2024 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Annual Conference in San Francisco on Thursday, April 4th. Linda will be presenting with Christopher...
Tressler attorney Timothy M. Ravich will present on the topic of “Advanced Air Mobility and Law” at the 58th Annual Southern Methodist University (SMU) Law Symposium on March 21, 2024. We look forward to seeing
Charles A. LeMoine to Present at the 26th Annual IASBO Risk Management Academy – AAC #1283
Mar 19, 2024
Tressler attorney Charles A. LeMoine will present at the 26th Annual IASBO Risk Management Academy – AAC #1283 on March 21, 2024. He will discuss the topic of “Understanding Construction Contracts for School...
Tressler attorney William K. McVisk, along with other exceptional panelists, will address the Court’s decision in Acuity v. M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC at the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) Insurance Law Hybrid...
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: Tressler Talks: Important Nuances in HOA Collections, Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Tuesday, March 5, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm CT Webinar Join Tressler’s...
2024 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
Jan 25, 2025
Tressler attorneys have once again been selected to speak at the 2024 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. Join John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, James J....
Tressler attorney Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper will be speaking at the Illinois Chapter Community Associations Institute’s (CAI-IL) 42nd annual Condo-HOA Conference and Expo at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Tressler Talks: Navigating the Skies – Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Advanced Air Mobility
Nov 2, 2023
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: Navigating the Skies – Legal and Regulatory Challenges in Advanced Air Mobility Thursday, November 2, 2023 2:00pm-3:00pm CT Webinar Imagine hailing an
Tressler attorney William K. McVisk will be speaking at the 2023 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Focus Conference and Holiday Party in New York on Wednesday, November 29th. Bill will be presenting with Edward...
Timothy M. Ravich to Present at the ABA’s 2023 Artificial Intelligence & Robotics National Institute
Oct 9, 2023
Tressler attorney Timothy Ravich will be presenting at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) fifth annual 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics National Institute on Monday, October 9, 2023, hosted by...
Jennifer S. Perdigao to Moderate Panel at the International Aviation Womens Association 35th Annual Conference
Oct 13, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Tressler aviation attorney and licensed pilot Jennifer S. Perdigao will be moderating a prestigious panel discussion at the International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) 35th Annual...
Tressler is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the 2023 National Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) Conference and support Linda Bondi Morrison at this impactful three-day event. Linda has been a member
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: HOA Board Basics – Annual Board Elections and Budget Meetings Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:00pm-3:00pm CT Webinar Join Tressler’s...
Tressler LLP is honored to be a Platinum Sponsor for the New York City Association of Insurance Women (NYCAIW) Fall Kick-Off event at The View at Battery Park on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Attorneys Daniel R....
2023 IML Annual Conference
Sep 21, 2023
Tressler’s local government attorneys have been selected to speak at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 110th Annual Conference. Join John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, James J. Hess, Taylor A....
Tressler attorney William McVisk will be co-presenting at Strafford’s webinar: Insurance, Indemnity and Contribution – The Complex Interplay in Commercial Transactions on Thursday, September 21, 2023. His...
Tressler attorney Timothy Ravich will be speaking at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-In Convention on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. His presentation is titled “Have
Tressler attorney Linda Schneider will be speaking on a panel titled “The Looming Pilot Shortage: Myth, Reality, and Colgan Flight 3407” at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) National Institute on...
Tressler Talks: Best Practices for Employers Responding to Employee Requests for Accommodation
Apr 22, 2022
Join us for this complimentary webinar to learn how to respond to employees’ statements such as “I need time away from work.” Our experienced attorneys will discuss an employer’s legal obligations when engaging in the
Join Bicvan Brown at the upcoming Asian Business Association Orange County’s (ABAOC) BizCon 2022 on Wednesday, August 31st. She will be a panelist on the Inspirational Women Panel. We hope to see you there! When:
Join Tressler attorney Linda Bondi Morrison at the CLM 2022 Focus June Conference in Nashville on Wednesday, June 15th. She will be presenting with Shannon Harjer, Suzanne Karapashev and Scott Pfeiffer. Their session is...
2022 IML Annual Conference
Sep 15, 2022
Tressler attorneys have been selected to speak at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 109th Annual Conference. Join John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, James J. Hess, Taylor A. Brewer and Courtney P....
Tressler is proud to be a sponsor of the 2022 National Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) Conference and support Linda Bondi Morrison at this impactful three-day event. Linda has been a member of the
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: To Disclose or Not Disclose? Board and Community Manager Obligations for Disclosure of Documents and Information Thursday, October 6, 2022 1:00-2:00pm CT...
2023 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
Jan 26, 2023
Tressler attorneys have been selected to speak at the 2023 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. Join John O’Driscoll, Andrew Paine, Darcy Proctor, Elizabeth Wagman, Kathleen Gibbons, James Hess, Marlene...
Tressler is proud to sponsor this year’s Keeping Dreams Alive Sneaker Ball fundraiser gala on Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Olympia Fields Country Club. All proceeds from the event benefit Anew: Building Beyond...
Tressler LLP is proud to sponsor the Association of Professional Insurance Women and New York City Association of Insurance Women (APIW/NYCAIW) Women’s Leadership Forum at The View at Battery Park on March 23, 2023.
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: What the Fed? Understanding Financials in HOA Law Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00-2:00pm CT Webinar Join us for this complimentary webinar to learn about...
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: The Elimination of Bias in Employment Law Join us for a special presentation on eliminating bias in employment law. Tressler’s experienced attorneys will...
Tressler attorney Rosa M. Tumialán will be speaking at the Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership Summit at the Voco Chicago Downtown on April 19, 2023 presented by Centerforce Conferences. Her panel is titled...
Tressler attorney Mark T. Banovetz will be presenting at the 2023 Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) Conference on Monday, May 8, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. His presentation is titled “Navigating the Multiple...
Tressler Trivia: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month
May 24, 2023
Join us for a fun Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Trivia Party! Tressler Attorney Jihoon Kim will lead a lively round of virtual trivia, sharing interesting facts and exploring...
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: The B-Team – Don’t Pity the Fool About Coverage B Thursday, March 30, 2023 1:00-2:00pm CT Webinar A Primer and Hot Topics in the World of Coverage
Join Tressler attorney Wiliam K. McVisk at the 2023 CLM Annual Conference in Tampa on Friday, March 31st. He will be presenting with Richard Porotsky from Dinsmoe & Stohl, LLP in Cincinnati and Joel Sternstein, Sr....
Tressler attorney William McVisk will be presenting with Dick Cammett, Director of Claims at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., at the 2022 PLRB Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo in San Antonio, Texas on...
Tressler attorney William McVisk will be a panelist at the upcoming ACCC Pop Up/Dialogue: Latest Developments in Eroding Limits Disputes on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The event is hosted by the American College of Coverage
Jennifer L. Smith Speaking at the American Bar Association Business Law Section Spring Meeting
Apr 1, 2022
Jennifer L. Smith will be speaking at the American Bar Association Business Law Section Hybrid Spring Meeting on Friday, April 1st at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Jenny will be on the panel “Successor Liability: Legal...
Tressler & UCI Law: 2022 Black History Month Program
Feb 16, 2022
Irvine, CA, February 16, 2022 – In honor of Black History Month, Tressler attorneys partnered with the Black Law Students Association at the University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) for a dynamic...
Join us for this complimentary seminar to learn about the American Law Institute’s Restatement of the Law, Liability Insurance. Tressler’s experienced insurance attorneys will discuss the controversy surrounding the...
Tressler attorney William McVisk will be presenting with Dick Cammett, Director of Claims at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., at the 2021 DRI Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium at the Sheraton New York Times...
Tressler Talks: The Dark Side of Community Association Living – Covenant Enforcement, Violations and Fines
Jan 26, 2022
Join us for our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: “The Dark Side of Community Association Living: Covenant Enforcement, Violations and Fines” hosted by Tressler’s HOA Law Practice Group. Attorneys Kathryn...
2021 IML Annual Conference
Sep 23, 2021
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons and James J. Hess have been selected to speak at the Illinois Municipal League’s 108th Annual Conference on
Tressler is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s National Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) Conference. Each year, FETTI convenes in the Chicago area to host a world-class seminar on a broad...
Tressler Talks: Reconsidering Student Discipline and the Role of Restorative Justice Practices
Aug 5, 2021
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: Thursday, August 5, 2021 1:00-2:00pm CT Join us for this complimentary webinar to learn about the history of student discipline in the school setting, the
Join the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Los Angeles-Las Vegas Section in celebrating American History Month for Women with a virtual event on August 21, 2021. Jennifer Perdigao, Co-Chair of...
2021 CLM Annual Conference
Aug 12, 2021
Tressler attorney Linda Bondi Morrison will be speaking at the 2021 CLM Annual Conference in Atlanta on August 12, 2021. Her session is titled “Hot Topics Involving the Right to Independent Counsel.” About the...
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 1:00-2:00pm CT Join Tressler’s experienced attorneys for this complimentary webinar to learn about building code violations and how
Tressler Talks: Tempted by the Fruit of Another-Additional Insureds, Indemnity Agreements and Risk Transfer
Jun 10, 2021
Thursday, June 10, 2021 1-2pm CT Webinar Join us for this complimentary seminar to learn about the significance of risk transfer and various means in which it is accomplished through indemnity agreements, additional insured...
You are invited to an exciting new webinar… 2021 CA’s Sick Leave & Paid Family Leave Laws Presented by Bicvan Brown of Tressler LLP and Kelly Yeh of Paychex, Inc. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:00pm PST via WebEx
Jennifer Perdigao Presenting at AIAA LA-LV University Student Branches Mini-Conference 2021
Mar 6, 2021
Tressler aviation attorney Jennifer Perdigao will be speaking at the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Los Angeles – Las Vegas Section’s University Student Branches Mini Conference 2021 on...
Thursday, January 28, 2021 1-2pm CT Webinar This complimentary webinar hosted by award-winning Tressler LLP attorneys will provide insight into the claims handling procedures that allow a coverage determination and how to...
Recent SEC Local Government Enforcement Actions
Sep 27, 2016
About IAPD The Illinois Association of Park District is a nonprofit service, research and education organization that serves park districts, forest preserves, conservation, municipal park and recreation, and special...
“Light a Fire Under Your Client: Closing the Gaps of an Insuring Agreement,” International Association of Insurance Professionals – South Bay Chapter, Torrance, Californa, February 9, 2016
The Family Defense Center – Mother’s Day Tea
May 10, 2018
Tressler is proud to be a sponsor of this event that recognizes the work of The Family Defense Center and raises awareness of the challenges mothers face when their families come to the attention of the child welfare system.
Anatomy of an Airport Claim
Feb 7, 2018
TOPIC: Anatomy of an Airport Claim SPEAKERS: Donald Machalinski of Tressler LLP and Michael McGrory Tressler attorney Donald Machalinski will be presenting at The Chicago Bar Association’s Aviation Law Committee...
Illinois Municipal League’s 105th Annual Conference
Sep 21, 2018
Tressler attorneys, Stephanie Donovan and Peter Murphy, will be presenting at the IML’s 105th Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. Their presentation is titled “Pitfalls and Ways to Avoid Them for...
AViCON – September 13-14 – D.C./Maryland
Sep 13, 2018
Tressler attorney Don Machalinski will be speaking at the upcoming AViCON conference held at the RTI Headquarters and Research Centre on September 13-14th in Stevensville, Maryland. About the Conference: Since 1998,...
2019 CLM Annual Conference
Mar 14, 2019
Tressler attorney Linda Bondi Morrison will be speaking at the 2019 CLM Annual Conference in Orlando on March 14th. Linda will be co-presenting a presentation titled “Going Hog Wild: Liability and Insurance Coverage
Tressler attorney Bill McVisk will be presenting at the 2019 DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute seminar at the Loews Hotel in Chicago on April 4th. His presentation is titled “How to Avoid...
IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference 2019
Jan 24, 2019
We enjoy being engaged in Illinois’ local and statewide communities. We believe that it is important to share our knowledge of the law as well as the latest legal insights with as many people as possible. Tressler...
2018 IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference Panel
Nov 16, 2018
About This Event The Joint Annual Conference of the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB), Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), and Illinois Association of School Business Officials (Illinois ASBO) is
Bill McVisk will be presenting along with Milind Parekh of Resolute Management, Inc. on the topic of “Insurer v. Insurer Litigation.” The presentation will explore the issues that arise in litigation between insurers,
When Wednesday, May 8 – Friday, May 10 Where Chicago Athletic Association 12 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 Click Here to Register This meeting is open to American College of Coverage Counsel Fellows only....
Doing What’s Right for Your Association
Nov 16, 2018
The Association of Condominium, Townhouse, and Homeowners Associations (ACTHA) is hosting a free seminar on November 15th. Tressler attorney Kathryn Formeller will be discussing how to do what is right for your Association
Join Tressler’s Bicvan Brown in Irvine, California for a complimentary seminar titled “Courageous Conversations: Truth from Women Lawyers in the Know.” LawWorks has put together an exciting panel of...
From the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel: Webinar Description: Litigation Between Insurance Carriers in Illinois Most insurance litigation involves disputes between insureds and their insurers. However,...
Tressler aviation attorneys, Jennifer Perdigao and Jared Schneider, will be speaking at the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Los Angeles – Las Vegas Section’s New Space e-Conference this...
Saturday, April 4, 2020 10am – 12pm PDT Complimentary Webinar Click Here to Register All are welcome! Program Description Over the last couple of weeks, local, state and federal governments have issued multiple orders...
New Webinar on March 12: Strategies for Illinois Schools to Get SOPPA Compliant Before the Deadline
Mar 12, 2025
Join us for this exciting new webinar… The Final Countdown: Strategies for Illinois Schools to Get SOPPA Compliant Before the Deadline Presented by Datamation and Tressler LLP Thursday, March 12, 2020 10:00 – 11:00 AM
OCBA Webinar: How to Effectively Litigate Employment Cases During and After the COVID-19 Lockdown
Jun 8, 2020
Orange County Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section Webinar: Justice in the New Normal: How to Effectively Litigate Employment Cases During and After the COVID-19 Lockdown When: June 08, 2020 12:00 PM –...
Tressler attorneys John O’Driscoll and Christine Walczak will be speaking at the National Business Institute’s Mini Law School for HR Professionals Webinar on May 20, 2020. They will be discussing “Other
Tressler attorney Don Machalinski will be the featured speaker at the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) Webinar on July 10, 2020. He will be presenting “Best Practices for Remote Depositions.” About the Webinar...
Tressler aviation attorneys, Jennifer Perdigao and Jared Schneider, will be speaking at the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Los Angeles – Las Vegas Section’s Planetary Defense and Asteroid
This one-hour program will focus on what actions by an insurer may trigger an insured’s right to independent counsel, along with a discussion of some of the challenges that sometimes accompany an independent counsel...
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: The Most Significant Coverage Decisions of 2020 (So Far) Thursday, September 2, 2020 1:00pm CT It has been a busy year so far, and courts across the country
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: Contracts: The Do’s, the Don’ts and When Disaster Happens! Thursday, August 20, 2020 1:00-2:00pm CT Join us for this complimentary webinar to learn...
Tressler aviation attorney Jennifer Perdigao will be speaking at the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Los Angeles – Las Vegas Section’s Aerospace Women’s Career Day Webinar on Saturday,
Tressler Talks – Best Practices for Mitigating Exposure When Hiring & Firing Employees in Light of COVID-19
Oct 29, 2020
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk: Best Practices for Mitigating Exposure When Hiring & Firing Employees in Light of COVID-19 Thursday, October 29, 2020 11am PT | 1pm CT | 2pm ET COVID-19
Condo/HOA Q&A: Protecting Your Community From Litigation With Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper
Oct 8, 2020
Tressler attorney Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper will be a panelist at the Illinois Chapter Community Associations Institute’s Condo/HOA Q&A: Protecting your Community from Litigation via Youtube on October 8th....
Join Tressler’s experienced HOA attorneys for this complimentary webinar to learn about the litigious nature of condominium and community association owners and the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to...
Join Tressler’s experienced insurance attorneys for this complimentary webinar to learn about risk shifting, the use of indemnity agreements, and insurance coverage to allocate risk among parties to multi-defendant tort...
Bicvan Brown to Speak at the OCBA Seminar: “Promises and Pitfalls with Return to Office Directives”
May 13, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Tressler attorney Bicvan Brown will be speaking as a panelist alongside Elite Employment Law APC attorney Samuel Nielson at tonight’s virtual OCBA Seminar titled, “OCBAR Insights:...
Last week, Tressler attorneys Darcy L. Proctor and Drew O’Donnell presented a webinar titled “Hot Topics in Employment Law” hosted by Wintrust Government Funds. The webinar covered new state and federal employment
Tressler attorneys Rick Capra, Taylor A. Brewer, and Katherine A. Takiguchi recently gave an insightful presentation to clients in the insurance industry entitled “Illinois Tort Immunity – 2025 Update.” This...
Save the Date: 2025 IML Conference
Sep 18, 2025
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, James J. Hess, Megan M. Olson, Erik R. Peck, Darcy L. Proctor, Taylor A. Brewer, and Carter R. Frambes have been selected to present at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 112th...
Tressler is honored to be a Silver Sponsor of the 2025 National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) Conference and support Linda Bondi Morrison and Michael J. DiSantis at this insightful three-day event....
Tressler LLP is a proud patron sponsor of Ronald McDonald House New York. This year, Ronald McDonald House New York will host its highly anticipated Together in Gold: Annual Gala, celebrating 45 years of supporting children...
Bicvan Brown to Speak at the OCBA Labor and Employment Law Section Symposium: “Arbitration: You Sure About That?”
Sep 19, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Tressler attorney Bicvan Brown will be speaking as a panelist alongside Elite Employment Law APC attorney Samuel Nielson at the Annual Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Labor and Employment
Tressler LLP is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the New York City Association of Insurance Women (NYCAIW) Fall Kick-Off event at The New York Athletic Club on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Attorneys Michael R. Delhagen,...
We are thrilled to announce that Tressler attorneys Megan M. Olson and James (Jim) J. Hess will be presenting at the Illinois Association of County Board Members Annual Meeting on October 17th at Northfield Inn and Conference
Tressler Talks: Are You Sure About Arbitration?
Nov 5, 2025
Join Tressler’s experienced Employment Law Attorneys to learn about strategies related to the use of arbitration. Attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of assumptions and concerns about arbitration as well as
2026 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
Jan 29, 2026
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Andrew S. Paine, James J. Hess, Megan M. Olson, Darcy L. Proctor, Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, and Drew O’Donnell have been selected to present at the 2026...
Tressler attorneys James (Jim) Hess and Kate E. Ngo will be presenting a popular new webinar for the Illinois Public Employer Labor Relations Association (IPELRA) on January 27, 2026. Jim and Katie will be presenting...
Tressler attorneys Kathryn A. Formeller, Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper, and Justin Kaplan, along with HOA Practice Administrator Amanda Sandrik-Carrillo, will be hosting a booth at the 2026 CAI-IL Condo/HOA Conference &...
Join us for an engaging, complimentary webinar designed to equip legal, insurance, and risk‑management professionals with practical strategies to prevent “nuclear verdicts”—the runaway jury awards that can...
Tressler attorney Timothy M. Ravich will be presenting “Airport Law for Municipal Governments” at a webinar hosted by the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA). Tim will be speaking alongside Jordan...
Tressler attorney Patrick M. Quigley will serve as a featured presenter at the upcoming ClaimsXchange seminar on March 10, 2026. The event brings together leaders from across the insurance and legal industries to discuss...
Tressler attorney Charles A. LeMoine will present at the 28th Annual Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) Risk Management Academy – AAC #1283 on Friday, March 20, 2026. Chuck will discuss the topic
Join Tressler’s experienced transportation attorneys for a complimentary CLE webinar on the key legal tools that can make or break a defense strategy. This webinar will explore how to structure effective risk-transfer...
Tressler attorney Erik R. Peck has been selected to present at the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus virtual EV Readiness Program cohort meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He will be speaking about the Electric Vehicle Charging...
Timothy M. Ravich to Speak at TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program Airports and Cannabis Law Webinar
Apr 21, 2026
Tressler Attorney Timothy M. Ravich will be speaking on a panel at the National Academies Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) webinar titled “Legal Impacts to Airports
Tressler attorney Mark T. Banovetz will be a panel speaker at the 2026 Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) Conference in Dallas, TX, on Monday, May 4th. He will participate in a discussion alongside Beth Bates, Senior...
Commercial Litigation News
Rosa M. Tumialán Selected as Recommended 2025 Illinois Appellate Attorney by The Appellate Lawyers
Apr 10, 2025
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...
Ryan L. Nolte and Drew J. O’Donnell Promoted to Senior Counsel in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group
Apr 1, 2025
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...
Jennifer Dancy and Jerome T. Murphy Promoted to Partner in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group
Apr 2, 2025
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...
Adriana Bosco Obtains Dismissals with Prejudice in Defamation Cases in Cook County, Illinois
Mar 27, 2025
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 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...
Chuck LeMoine and Rick Capra Secure Favorable Jury Verdict for Defense in Sexual Abuse Case
Jan 23, 2025
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...
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...
William K. McVisk Appointed as DRI Regional Director
Oct 22, 2024
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...
Taylor A. Brewer’s Strong Defense Results in Arbitration Victory for Healthcare Defendant
Sep 9, 2024
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
Nine Tressler Attorneys Selected in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Aug 15, 2024
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...
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
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....
Honoring Our Military Families: Tressler Attorney Jennifer Dancy and Combat Craft Operator Zac Dancy Move to Guam
May 24, 2024
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
Tressler is Proud to Support The Chicago Bar Foundation’s 2024 Investing in Justice Campaign
May 8, 2024
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...
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Tressler’s 2024 All-Women Administrative Leadership Team
Mar 21, 2024
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...
Bicvan Brown Selected as Nominee for 2024 Orange County Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards
Mar 15, 2024
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...
Kari Shane Joins Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group
Mar 14, 2024
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 Wins in Appellate Court on Behalf of the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago
Mar 11, 2024
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 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’s Pittsburgh Office Moves to New Space
Feb 21, 2024
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...
Rosa Tumialán Selected as Recommended 2024 Illinois Appellate Attorney by The Appellate Lawyers
Jan 31, 2024
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 Wins U.S. News & World Report “2024 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms” Award
Jan 30, 2024
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...
18 Attorneys Joined Tressler LLP in 2023
Jan 5, 2024
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
Elvin Vu Joins Tressler’s Employment Practice Group
Dec 31, 2023
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 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....
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
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...
William K. McVisk Selected as 2024 Lawyer of the Year for Chicago: Litigation – Insurance by Best Lawyers
Aug 31, 2023
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...
10 Tressler Attorneys Selected in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™
Sep 7, 2023
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...
Michael J. DiSantis Receives 2023 Jane F. Hepting Individual Attorney Award for Pro Bono Achievements
Sep 21, 2023
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
Bicvan Brown Becomes President of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California
Nov 7, 2023
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
Ohn Park Joins Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group
Oct 13, 2023
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’s William K. McVisk Receives 2023 Distinguished Member Award from the llinois Defense Counsel
Jun 8, 2023
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...
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 Host Sisterhood of Insurance Professionals Event in Chicago
May 26, 2023
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...
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...
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Tressler Supports New Jersey Women Lawyers Association
May 31, 2023
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 is Proud to Sponsor the Driving Diversity in Law and Leadership Summit in Chicago
Apr 11, 2023
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 LLP Recognized as “Client Recommended Attorneys” by AM Best for the Sixth Consecutive Year
May 2, 2023
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...
Bicvan Brown Elected President of the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Southern California
May 9, 2023
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...
Honoring Historic Black Legal Professionals
Apr 21, 2023
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, 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
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
19 Attorneys Joined Tressler LLP in 2022
Jan 4, 2023
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
Tressler Named to U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2023 National Tier 1 Insurance Law “Best Law Firms” List
Nov 15, 2022
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 Gives Back: HFS Chicago Scholars Fundraiser Led by Matthew O’Malley and Diane Novosel
Nov 22, 2022
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....
A Record Year: Tressler Named to Nine U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2023 “Best Law Firms” Lists
Nov 30, 2022
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...
Tressler Welcomes Six Attorneys in California: Wade, Lowe, Carson, Hulick, Dutton and Hoffman
Sep 14, 2022
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...
24 Attorneys Joined Tressler LLP in 2021
Jan 28, 2022
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...
Happy Lunar New Year! Tết: A Celebration of Life
Feb 1, 2022
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,...
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...
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...
Linda Bondi Morrison Named to Law360’s 2022 IA General Liability Editorial Advisory Board
May 9, 2022
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
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...
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
Tressler Named to U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 “Best Law Firms” List, Receives Six Rankings
Nov 12, 2021
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
Daniel Formeller Selected as 2022 Lawyer of the Year for Chicago: Litigation – Insurance by Best Lawyers
Dec 1, 2021
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...
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©....
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
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
William McVisk Receives 2021 IDC President’s Award
Jul 20, 2021
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...
Happy 35th Birthday, Tressler LLP
Jul 26, 2021
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...
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, 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...
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....
Tressler LLP Recognized as “Client Recommended” by AM Best for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Mar 2, 2021
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
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
Tressler’s 2021 Illinois Rising Stars: Bassett, Harvey, Hess, Letcher, Walczak and Wilkins
Feb 3, 2021
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,
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...
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
Todd S. Schenk Named Attorney Intel’s Top 25 Financial Services and Insurance Attorneys of 2025
May 15, 2025
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
Alexandra Sennet Joins Tressler’s Litigation and Aviation and Transportation Practice Groups
May 28, 2025
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...
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...
Jennifer A. Dancy and Jessica O’Brien Secure Dismissal with Prejudice for Aviation Defendants
Jul 21, 2025
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...
Linda Bondi Morrison Selected as Nominee for 2025 Orange County Executive Forum and Leadership Awards
Jul 31, 2025
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
Seven Tressler Attorneys Selected in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®
Aug 28, 2025
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....
Phuong Luu Joins Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group
Sep 24, 2025
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...
Jennifer S. Perdigao, Andrew J. Chan, and Jihoon Kim Secure Summary Judgment for Aerospace Manufacturer and Supplier
Oct 16, 2025
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
Binh Nguyen Featured in Vietnam Lawyer Journal
Oct 22, 2025
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 Named to 11 Best Law Firms® Lists in 2026
Nov 10, 2025
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
Rick Capra, Charles A. LeMoine, and Ryan L. Nolte Achieve Two Dismissals with Prejudice in Kane County
Nov 13, 2025
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...
Tressler is pleased to announce that attorneys Jihoon Kim, Greg A. Mase, and Erin L. Peters have been promoted to partner. Jihoon joined Tressler’s Orange County office in 2021 as an associate. Greg joined Tressler’s San
Tressler Team Secures Summary Judgement on Six Separate Lawsuits Against Public School Entity
Jan 6, 2026
Tressler attorney Rosa M. Tumialán led a large team of Tressler attorneys in successfully defending a public school entity against six separate sexual abuse lawsuits, securing summary judgment in each case. The team,...
Tressler’s momentum continued in 2025 with the strategic addition of 36 experienced attorneys in various practice groups across ten offices nationwide. This growth reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding our...
We are pleased to welcome Cynthia Y. Sun as a partner in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our Los Angeles, California office. Cynthia concentrates her practice in litigation, labor and employment law, and...
We are proud to announce that 10 Tressler attorneys have been selected as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers uses a patented evaluation process to select the top 5% of attorneys each year. Congratulations, everyone!
We are proud to announce that Tressler attorneys Taylor A. Brewer, Caitlin Frenzer, and Alyssa N. Suareo have been selected as 2026 Illinois Rising Stars. This marks Alyssa’s first selection, while it is the second time
We are excited to welcome Edwin N. Schwartz as Managing Partner of Tressler’s San Diego, California, office. Ed is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. He concentrates his practice primarily on insurance
Tressler is excited to welcome Erfan S. Shariat as an associate in the Insurance Services Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. Erfan concentrates his practice on claims handling and extracontractual...
We are thrilled to welcome Trevor J. Spade as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group. Trevor focuses his practice on insurance coverage analysis and related litigation, advising domestic...
We are pleased to welcome Maxwell N. Davis as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our San Francisco, California office. Maxwell concentrates his practice in dispute‑resolution,...
Tressler is a Proud Sponsor of the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing We Laugh Comedy Show
Feb 17, 2026
Tressler is honored to serve as a “Mic Drop” Sponsor of the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing’s annual We Laugh Comedy Show, an evening of laughter in support of a powerful mission. This event brings together...
Tressler is excited to welcome Haley Peters as an associate in our Local Government Practice Group. Haley concentrates her practice on serving cities and villages. Her practice emphasizes day-to-day operations and general...
We are pleased to welcome Maria E. Kardasis as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago, Illinois office. Maria concentrates her practice in the areas of tort, personal injury, and...
Tressler’s Chief Marketing Officer, Anna Steinberg, was recently featured on Passle’s CMO Series Podcast in honor of International Women’s Day. The special episode brings together senior leaders from across
Tressler attorney Timothy M. Ravich was recently featured on the DRI Aviation Law Committee’s Wingtips podcast, where he discussed his 50-State Survey publication “Unmanned Aircraft Systems — A State-by-State...
We are pleased to welcome Claire Fisher Catlin as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our San Diego, California, office. She advises and represents clients in insurance and intellectual property
Jason W. Jochum and Grace Delott Successfully Defend Standards Developer in Illinois Appellate Court
Apr 15, 2026
Tressler attorneys Jason W. Jochum and Grace Delott successfully defended a trade standards developer in litigation of a breach of contract dispute. After the standards developer revoked certifications of three (3) members...
Tressler is proud to support the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA), a longstanding and influential organization dedicated to advancing the interests and professional development of Asian American legal...
Tressler is thrilled to welcome Mireya Valle as an associate attorney in the Litigation Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. Mireya focuses her practice on various general liability matters. She handles...
We are excited to welcome Ethan Mora as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group. Ethan concentrates his practice in the areas of premises liability, insurance defense, and personal injury. His...
Tressler Wins U.S. News & World Report “2026 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms” Award
Apr 28, 2026
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 third consecutive year. Guided by a panel of experts, U.S. News & World...
Tressler is honored to announce that we have been ranked #14 on the 2025 SurePoint Leopard Law Firms Index (LLFI) Mid-Sized 200 list. The Leopard Law Firm Index (LLFI) is a data-driven rating system that evaluates the health
Commercial Litigation Publications
What do 9 attorneys in Chicago’s Willis Tower have in common? At Tressler LLP, a national law firm headquartered in Chicago, these attorneys represent the excellence of DePaul University College of Law. These 9 alumni...
On March 31, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that the state’s stay-at-home order will be extended until April 30, 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing guidelines have also been extended
Throughout the world, small businesses are struggling to adjust to the new economic and legal landscape created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unprepared small businesses may be exposed to lawsuits or fines for violations of...
Attorney Spotlight: Jerome Murphy
Feb 7, 2020
Jerome Murphy is a partner in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group. He serves his clients in a variety of complex litigated matters involving governmental tort defense, breach of contract, and commercial disputes,...
Attorney Spotlight: John Huston
Jun 19, 2019
John Huston is a trial lawyer with 42 years of experience representing public and private entities and individuals in court in all areas of tort litigation, including wrongful death, complex products liability, architects...
Rich in diversity, strong in unity. That is the Asian Business Association of Orange County’s (ABAOC) motto. ABAOC is a non-profit organization founded to meet the needs of the growing Asian businesses in Orange County. The
2019 brings with it a host of new laws for California employers. With almost 40 million people living in our Golden State, the legislature continues its steadfast dedication to pass the country’s most employee-friendly...
In the 1970 film Tora! Tora! Tora!, regarding Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is quoted, “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant…” Those with employees in the State of
Courts Continue to Enforce Arbitration Agreements
Sep 28, 2018
On September 25, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for The Ninth Circuit followed the U.S. Supreme Court’s lead by enforcing class action waivers in arbitration agreements. This a significant win for employers, and...
The Illinois Appellate Court for the First District, in Austin Highlands Development Company v. Midwest Insurance Agency, Inc., 2020 Ill. App. (1st) 191125, decided two issues important to insurance producers in Illinois....
The recent appointment of Justice Neil M. Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court is already yielding dividends to employers. On May 21, in Epic Systems v. Lewis, the Court ruled that, as a condition of employment, an
Attorney Spotlight: Kathryn Formeller
Mar 26, 2018
Kathryn Formeller is a partner and Chair of the Condominium and Common Interest Community Association Law practice at Tressler LLP. Her practice areas include Condominium and Common Interest Community Association Law,...
In a recent decision, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals – which governs Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin – ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) does not require employers to give employees...
A new lawsuit filed by a scientific research institute in Wisconsin seeks $13 million in damages from a transportation company it contends damaged an IBM supercomputer known as Bluefire during transport from Colorado to...
After leaving your Illinois-based insurance company, a now-former employee sends a LinkedIn invitation to your remaining employees with his new contact information at a competitor company. In doing so, did that former...
How Absolute is Prosecutorial Immunity?
Apr 11, 2025
By Megan M. Olson Government employees are afforded a variety of protections to allow them to perform their jobs without being subject to civil liabilities. Prosecutorial immunity mirrors the immunity afforded to judges,...
Honoring the Historic Women of Aviation Law
Mar 9, 2026
In 1985, Air India announced that it operated an all-women crew flight in the jet age. American Airlines followed in 1986, and well into the 2010s. Airlines were still publicizing internal firsts as when El Al, albeit as a...
Rise of Nuclear Verdicts Nuclear verdicts – a term used to refer to jury awards that exceed $10 million or more levied against defendants for an alleged wrongdoing – are on the rise. These verdicts are often...
California’s New Mandatory Emergency Temporary Standards: General Industry Safety Orders Section 3205
Dec 17, 2020
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) unanimously passed new mandatory emergency temporary standards which went into effect on Monday, November 30, 2020 and may be extended for up to 180...
Proposed Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Feb 13, 2025
On February 2, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting the United States’ largest trading partners—China, Mexico and Canada. The purpose of this action was to address what he states is a national
When Tressler attorney Jacqueline Criswell is not busy with the practice of law, she devotes her time to sharing the joy of singing and developing friendships with seniors. Jackie is the Founder and President of Sing Out...
The Illinois Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated opinion in Tims v. Black Horse Carriers, Inc., 2023 IL 127801 on February 2, 2023. Tims settles — once and for all — the burning question of which statute of...
Attorney Spotlight: Rosa Tumialán
Jun 13, 2022
Rosa M. Tumialán is a partner in Tressler’s Chicago office. Rosa is a member of the firm’s Insurance Practice Group and focuses her practice on insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. She is an accomplished...
Attorney Spotlight: Sarah Hertz Maisel
May 12, 2021
Sarah Hertz Maisel is an associate in the Insurance Practice Group. She focuses her practice in the areas of insurance coverage analysis and litigation. She has prepared coverage opinions and position letters for insurers...
Attorney Spotlight: Jennifer Dancy
Apr 13, 2021
Jenny Dancy is senior counsel in the Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice in general defense litigation, personal injury, transportation, property damage, insurance coverage and employment law. Jenny relies...
Victory Against Frivolous ADA Cases
Feb 5, 2021
If you are a landlord or a business owner of a restaurant, parking lot, retail store, etc. in California, you have probably been hit with a lawsuit claiming discrimination based on the Americans for Disabilities Act...
Top Ten 2021 California Laws 1. CALIFORNIA’S COVID-19 MANDATORY EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARDS The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) unanimously passed new...
Attorney Spotlight: Megan M. Olson
Mar 6, 2025
Megan M. Olson focuses her practice on serving cities, villages, townships, library districts, road districts, park districts and other local government entities. In addition to providing general counsel, she provides...
Small Business Survival: Winter Weather Tips
Dec 2, 2020
Illinois winters can be brutal as the conditions increase the rate of slip and fall accidents. Inadequate or improper snow removal can be one of the contributing factors. The following tips regarding snow and ice removal as...
The last few months have been unprecedented. Every industry and individual has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We cannot ignore those who have passed and the pain felt by families who have lost loved ones. We hope
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently introduced important updates to the Restore Illinois reopening plan for the state. The phased plan is focused on safely reopening Illinois, and the anticipated shifts from Phase Two
California’s stay-at-home order has been in effect since March 19, 2020, causing millions of Californians to stay at home to preserve public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The California Department of...
Introduction to Force Majeure Force Majeure. It is a French term that, literally, means “superior force.” In the context of contract law, force majeure clauses are contractual provisions that may excuse a...
Small Business Survival: Illinois Updates
Apr 30, 2020
On April 23, 2020, Governor J.B. Pritzker made an important announcement governing small businesses and the stay-at-home order the state currently has in effect. Illinois will extend its stay-at-home order through May 30,...
Congress recently passed a relief bill known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or simply, the “CARES Act”. The CARES Act has several provisions that may help small businesses. The...