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 experienced team of appellate lawyers specializes in all facets of appellate work at the state and federal levels in jurisdictions nationwide. The Firm’s appellate practice spans all areas of substantive and procedural law and includes Petitions to the highest courts of review in state court, as well as to the United States Supreme Court. Skilled advocates, our appellate attorneys excel at the effective presentation of oral argument to courts of review. Our appellate attorneys regularly work with trial counsel at the pre-trial, trial and post-trial phases of litigation so that our clients’ cases are optimally postured for the best possible result at trial and have the best possible record for appeal in the event of adverse trial results.
Our attorneys not only handle appeals generated from cases handled by the Firm, but are also retained to handle appeals involving significant or complex issues that were initially tried by in-house counsel or by other firms. We have also prepared Amicus briefs on substantive issues of public interest. The Firm’s appellate attorneys are also retained to provide an objective review and evaluation of appellate cases for clients who are seeking a second opinion about the chance for success in an appeal when faced with adverse trial decisions. The Firm’s appellate team includes attorneys who previously worked as clerks for state and federal appellate court judges, allowing us to provide unique insight regarding the appellate process that fosters valuable and practical consideration of all aspects of an appeal.
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Appellate 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...
Tressler attorney Danita Davis will be presenting at the 2022 Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) Annual Meeting on Friday, September 16th at the Westin Chicago River North. She will be presenting with Alan...
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...
Jared Schneider Volunteering at the AOPA Legal Services Plan Booth at 2023 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Jul 28, 2023
Tressler attorney Jared Schneider will be volunteering at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Legal Services Plan booth at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-In...
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 Danita L. Davis will be speaking on a panel titled “Requesting Non-Waivers in Estoppel States” at the Perrin Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference on Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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
Andrew Kopon Jr. and Colette L. Kopon Speaking at Resource Center for Religious Institutes Annual Conference
Oct 27, 2021
Tressler attorneys Andrew Kopon Jr. and Colette L. Kopon will be speaking at the Annual Conference hosted by the Resource Center for Religious Institutes, which will be held virtually on October 26 – 29, 2021. Andy and...
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 attorney Todd Rowe will be presenting at the 2021 DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute seminar at the Swissôtel Chicago on Saturday, July 24, 2021. His presentation is titled “What Do I Do? Ethical
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...
There have been many important federal and state employment law changes since the beginning of 2021. Tressler’s attorneys are dedicated to helping businesses succeed, and we will discuss a number of new 2021 employment
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
Tressler Chicago partner Todd M. Rowe will present on the panel, “Anatomy Of a Cyber Attack: Risks and Threat Mitigation,” for The Horton Group on April 6, 2017 at 9 a.m. at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills...
Legislative & Case Law Update
Sep 27, 2017
Tressler Chicago partner Shaun McParland Baldwin published, “Is It A Flash Or A Trend? “Disparagement” limited to Communications that Assert or Imply the Inferiority of a Competitor’s Products,”...
Discovery of Insurance Reserves, Reinsurance, and ‘Other Claims’ Files in Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation
Sep 27, 2016
Tressler New York Partner Royce Cohen will be co-presenting a Strafford webinar titled “Discovery of Insurance Reserves, Reinsurance, and ‘Other Claims’ Files in Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation: Navigating Relevancy,
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.
DRI Construction Law Seminar
Apr 25, 2018
Tressler’s Diana Winfrey is Program Co-Vice Chair of DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar’s Construction Law Committee. Register now to join her at the DRI Construction Law Seminar from April 25-27 in...
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,...
Spotlight: Data Security and Data Privacy
Jul 11, 2018
Equifax, SunTrust, Facebook, Uber—the list of recent data breaches exposing sensitive and private data goes on and on. What can you do to protect your organization’s data and client information? How are you affected by
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...
2019 DRI Annual Construction Law Seminar
Apr 10, 2019
Join Tressler attorneys Mary McPherson and Diana Winfrey at the 2019 DRI Annual Construction Law seminar at Caesars Palace Las Vegas on April 10-12th. Diana is the Program Chair of this event and Mary will be presenting
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...
Join Tressler’s Todd Rowe on February 5th for “Unplugged Cyber: The Human Resources Perspective On Cyber Security.” This webinar is hosted by The Horton Group. Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM(CST)...
PLUS Healthcare & Medical PL Symposium Panel: Disaster Preparedness, Insights for Healthcare Facilities
Mar 12, 2019
Tressler attorney Edna McLain will be moderating a panel presentation titled “Disaster Preparedness, Insights for Healthcare Facilities” at the Plus Healthcare & Medical PL Symposium on March 12th in...
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
The Impact of Violence on Healthcare Providers
Nov 16, 2018
On Friday, November 16th, Tressler attorney Edna McLain will discuss the impact of violence on healthcare providers and what the legal risks are for hospitals, what hospitals can do to address violence in their facilities...
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 LLP and Datamation for an engaging, complimentary webinar about the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Tressler attorney Christine Walczak will be presenting on recent changes to FOIA, fulfillment...
Join Tressler attorney Edna McLain at the Perrin Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference on May 30th at the Union League of Philadelphia. Edna’s panel will be discussing “Ethics of the Tri-Partite
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 attorney Jared A. Schneider will be presenting at The Chicago Bar Association’s Aviation Law Committee meeting on “FAA Enforcement Actions: Procedures, Rights and Compliance” on February
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...
Appellate 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 pleased to welcome Charles S. Cauffman as an associate in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. Charles focuses his practice on insurance coverage analysis and...
Tressler is proud to announce that the firm has won the “Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms” award from U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year. Guided by a panel of experts, U.S. News...
Tressler is excited to welcome Justin Kaplan as a partner in our Condominium and Common Interest Association Law Practice Group in Chicago. “I am thrilled to join Tressler LLP and become part of a team that has built
Tressler attorneys Karl P. Schlecht and Jihoon Kim successfully defended their client in appellate court regarding a real estate breach of contract matter. They were in charge of defending the trial court’s order...
We are proud to announce that 10 Tressler partners have been selected as 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and four Tressler attorneys have been named 2025 Illinois Rising Stars. Congratulations to our 2025 Illinois Super...
Tressler is thrilled to welcome Dennis Condon as a partner in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago office. Dennis has 30 years of experience representing insurance carriers. He has extensive experience in...
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...
Tressler is excited to welcome Cresencia M. Meno as an associate in our Labor and Employment Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. “I am thrilled to join Tressler LLP and contribute to its esteemed...
Happy New Year! In 2024, Tressler was honored to welcome 18 experienced attorneys to the firm. Meet the attorneys who joined us throughout the country: Partners Corey E. Krueger Partner Litigation Practice Group Los Angeles...
We are proud to announce that Tressler’s Orange County, California office has moved to a new, customized space in celebration of the firm’s West Coast growth. “We are thrilled to welcome our clients and...
Tressler is excited to welcome Megan M. Olson as a partner in our Government Practice Group in our Bolingbrook office. Megan focuses her practice on serving cities, villages, townships, library districts, road districts,...
Tressler is thrilled to welcome Benjamin J. Bishay as an associate attorney in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Orange County, CA office. Ben focuses his practice on insurance coverage analysis and litigation....
Tressler is pleased to welcome Henry Rodriguez as an associate in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago office. Henry provides insurance coverage analysis and litigation services for matters involving a wide
Tressler is excited to welcome Kileen M. Dietrich as an associate in our Insurance Services Practice Group in our Chicago office. Kileen focuses her practice on coverage analysis in matters involving a wide range of...
Tressler is proud to announce that the firm has been named to 10 prestigious Best Lawyers® 2025 “Best Law Firms” lists. The 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms” recognizes the most elite firms...
Tressler is proud to announce that Kiera Fitzpatrick has been selected to the 2024 New York Metro Rising Stars list for the second consecutive year. This is the fourth time Kiera has received this prestigious honor for her
Tressler Paralegal Coordinator Jonathan M. Ramos is participating in the 60 Miles Your Way Challenge this month to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Jon is committed to running at least two miles every day to...
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...
Tressler is pleased to welcome Katherine A. Takiguchi as an associate attorney in our Litigation Practice Group in our Chicago office. Katherine focuses her practice on insurance defense litigation, representing clients in
We are proud to announce that attorney and pilot Mark T. Banovetz will help kick off EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 22, 2024 in his yellow Navy T-34 Mentor as part of the internationally acclaimed Lima Lima Flight Team in
Tressler attorney Timothy M. Ravich has been elected to the Decalogue Society of Lawyers Board of Managers. Tim is an experienced attorney in Tressler’s Aviation and Transportation Practice Group in our Chicago, IL
We are delighted to welcome Sanjay Agrawal as senior counsel in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our St. Louis Metro Area and Chicago, Illinois offices. He focuses his practice on various general defense...
Tressler is excited to welcome Marissa M. Finley as an associate in our Professional Liability Practice Group in our Chicago office. She also works with the Insurance Services Practice Group and the Litigation Practice...
Tressler LLP is honored to announce that the firm has once again been selected as “Client Recommended” by AM Best for Insurance Professional Resources. This is our seventh consecutive year receiving this prestigious...
Tressler is elated to support the New York City Association of Insurance Women (NYCAIW) Annual May Luncheon at the Tribeca Rooftop on Friday, May 10, 2024. Attorneys Daniel R. Formeller, Jennifer L. Smith, Kathryn A....
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 is pleased to welcome Analiese Danner as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County office. Analiese concentrates her practice on insurance coverage and corporate litigation matters. She...
Tressler LLP, a leading law firm committed to excellence and diversity, honored Black History Month with a companywide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training, co-hosted by CultureAlly. The DEI webinar training focused
Tressler is proud to welcome Michael Vargas as an associate in the Government Practice Group in our Chicago office. Michael concentrates his practice on the representation of Illinois municipalities, park districts, school
Tressler’s Pittsburgh Office Moves to New Spac
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...
Tressler is pleased to welcome Rachel Feghali as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County office. Rachel focuses her practice on insurance law and litigation. She is dedicated to exceptional client
Tressler is excited to welcome Sara J. Hall as senior counsel in the Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County, California office. Sara represents insurers in insurance coverage disputes providing clients with coverage
Tressler is excited to welcome Rylee Watkins as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County office. Rylee concentrates her practice on legal matters primarily involving insurance coverage analysis and
Tressler attorney Matthew J. O’Malley was recently featured in a popular article by Josh Karp for the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine: “The Crosstown Classic: Two Attorneys Reflect on Their Cubs and Sox...
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 welcome Arghavan Sharifan as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group. Arghavan serves clients in various industries including insurance, aviation, landlord-tenant, transportation
Tressler is delighted to welcome Annie Barberian as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles, California. Annie provides defense in disputes involving a wide range of policies, including
Tressler is proud to welcome Amber Coisman as senior counsel in our Insurance Practice Group in Chicago, Illinois. Amber concentrates her practice in the area of insurance coverage. She represents insurers in coverage...
Tressler is pleased to welcome Wayne Stevenson as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group. Wayne serves his clients in a diverse array of industries including insurance, business, transportation,...
Tressler is pleased to announce that Timothy Jabbour has been selected to the 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers list for his work in PI General: Defense. Only 5% of attorneys in New Jersey receive this prominent distinction....
Wayne Skigen Featured in United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois’ Mediator Spotlight
Jun 13, 2023
Tressler is proud to announce that Wayne D. Skigen is featured in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois’ June 2023 Mediation Panel List Mediator Spotlight. Wayne is an attorney,...
We are excited to announce that Tressler attorney Andrew Paine will be competing as a member of the U.S. National Amputee Soccer Team at the 2023 Amp Football Cup. The team will square off against Poland, England, Japan and
olingbrook, IL, August 21, 2023 – Tressler is excited to welcome Jeyser “Jey” Claudio to our Government Practice Group. Jey is an associate in our Bolingbrook office. Jey focuses his practice on...
Tressler LLP’s Jared A. Schneider successfully defended a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) in an Emergency Revocation case brought by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in an effort to revoke the CFI’s...
Tressler attorneys Timothy Jabbour and Jennifer Dancy successfully represented Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Company (“AIIC”) in a case concerning the applicability of an assault-and-battery exclusion within the AIIC
We are proud to announce that Tressler partners Mark Banovetz, Daniel Cunningham, Danita Davis, Daniel Formeller, Timothy Jabbour, Donald Machalinski, Mary McPherson, William McVisk, Todd Schenk, Linda...
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...
Tressler is pleased to welcome Amy L. Metzgar to our Orange County, California office. Amy concentrates her practice on insurance coverage analysis and litigation. “I am very excited to join Tressler! I look forward...
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...
Brooke Cieplik Joins Tressler’s Chicago Office
Jun 12, 2023
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2023 – Tressler is excited to welcome Brooke Cieplik to our Chicago office. Brooke focuses her practice on insurance defense and coverage. “I am very excited to join Tressler and take in
Tressler is excited to welcome Jocelyn M. Soriano as senior counsel to Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our San Francisco, CA office. Jocelyn’s trial practice has included managing litigation of mass and
Tressler is proud to announce that attorney Jamie L. Gende has been promoted to partner. Jamie joined Tressler’s Chicago office as an associate in 2019 and is a member of our award-winning Insurance Practice Group....
Tressler is pleased to announce that attorney Sarah Hertz Maisel has been promoted to partner. Sarah joined Tressler’s Chicago office as an associate in 2020 and is a member of our award-winning Insurance Practice...
Tressler LLP and Bowhead Specialty Underwriters 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...
David McGarr Joins Tressler’s Chicago Office
May 22, 2023
Chicago, IL, May 22, 2023 – Tressler is pleased to welcome David McGarr as an associate attorney in our Insurance Practice Group. David focuses his practice on a wide range of insurance coverage and litigation...
Orange County, CA, April 20, 2023 – Tressler is excited to welcome Agatha Akers as an associate attorney in our Orange County, California office. Aggie handles all areas of insurance coverage law including assisting
We are proud to support The Chicago Bar Foundation’s 2023 Investing in Justice Campaign. Tressler attorneys and staff independently contribute to the Campaign each year, and the firm was listed in the 2022 Campaign...
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, CA, February 3, 2023 – Tressler is proud to welcome Carlos Needham as senior counsel in our Insurance Practice Group. Carlos’ practice focus is insurance coverage litigation on behalf of insurers.
Orange County, California, January 19, 2023 – Tressler is pleased to announce that attorney Joshua D. Mountain has been promoted to partner. Josh joined Tressler’s Orange County office as an associate in 2018 and
Calla Mears Joins Tressler’s Chicago Office
Jan 18, 2023
Chicago, IL, January 17, 2023 – Tressler is proud to welcome Calla M. Mears as an associate in our General Defense and Litigation Practice Group. Calla focuses her practice on civil litigation matters, including...
Orange County, California, January 19, 2023 – Tressler is pleased to announce that attorney Joshua D. Mountain has been promoted to partner. Josh joined Tressler’s Orange County office as an associate in 2018 and
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
We are proud to announce that Jill L. Jennings has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Tressler LLP. Jill has been an integral part of Tressler for decades, and we congratulate her on this achievement. Jill joined...
Chicago, IL, January 11, 2023 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Molly E. Thompson as a partner in our Chicago office. Molly’s practice is focused on school liability (including Title IX and Section 1983),...
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,...
Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 2022 – Tressler LLP is proud to welcome Melissa Marquez as an associate in the General Defense and Litigation Practice Group. Melissa focuses her practice on representing insurance...
Chicago, IL, March 29, 2022 – In honor of Women’s History Month, we are proud to celebrate our all-female Administrative Leadership Team. Tressler’s directors and officers work in conjunction with our Executive...
Orange County, CA, May 12, 2022 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Kristin Webb as senior counsel in the Orange County office. Kristin focuses her practice on defending employers and providing advice and counsel...
Tressler attorneys, Timothy M. Jabbour and Lauren DiSarno of our New Jersey office, recently achieved a great result for our clients in a legal malpractice lawsuit involving a missing airplane. On May 2, 2022, a New...
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
Bolingbrook, IL, June 24, 2022 – Tressler is excited to welcome Pamela Beck to our Government Practice Group. Pam focuses her practice on employment matters, commercial contracts and corporate governance. She has a
Chicago, IL, June 23, 2022 – Tressler is proud to welcome Marlene Fuentes to our Government Practice Group. Marlene’s practice focuses on day-to-day operations and administrative proceedings for government...
We are proud to announce that Tressler attorney Kiera Fitzpatrick has been selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers New York Metro Top Women Attorneys list. Less than 2.5 percent of women attorneys in the New York Metro Area...
Los Angeles, CA, July 6, 2022 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Deniz Perkowski as an associate in the Los Angeles office. Deniz focuses her practice on maritime and transportation insurance litigation. She has...
Tressler is proud to announce that attorney Patrick W. Stufflebeam has received a 2022 Meritorious Service Award from the Illinois Defense Counsel. The award was presented at IDC Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on June...
Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Attorney Cayla Whitley Serves as a “Big Sister”
Jun 19, 2022
Since August 2021, Tressler attorney Cayla Whitley has served as a “Big Sister” with the Orange County, California chapter of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) organization. BBBSA is a...
Tressler LLP litigators, Jerome Murphy and Matthew O’Malley, recently represented a condominium association regarding a complex contractual dispute over the installation of fire-rated doors and fire sprinkler...
Chicago IL, January 10, 2022 – Tressler is excited to welcome Drew O’Donnell as an associate in our Chicago office. Drew concentrates his practice in the areas of employment, tort and personal injury...
CHICAGO, Illinois, January 19, 2022 – Tressler is proud to announce that attorney Jennifer L. Smith has been promoted to partner. Jenny is a member of our Litigation Practice Group in Chicago, Illinois. “I am excited
CHICAGO, Illinois, January 20, 2022 – Tressler is pleased to announce that attorney Thomas D. Donofrio has been promoted to partner. Tom joined Tressler’s Chicago office as senior counsel in 2019 and is a member...
Orange County, CA, December 14, 2021 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Forbes as an associate in our Orange County office. Kaitlyn’s practice focuses on coverage work and civil litigation. She has...
Chicago IL, January 3, 2022 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Simone Haugen as an associate in our Chicago ffice. Simone’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation matters, including professional and...
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
Chicago IL, November 16, 2021 – Tressler is pleased to welcome Dillon Ellis as an associate in our Chicago Office. Dillon’s practice centers on aviation litigation matters and involves a variety of practice...
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...
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 27, 2021 – Tressler is excited to welcome Garrett Dudt to our Insurance Practice Group. Garrett’s experience includes representing insurance carriers and insureds in a wide...
Orange County, CA, October 13, 2021 – Tressler is proud to welcome Samantha Shafer as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group. Samantha has experience in a variety of insurance coverage matters including...
Bolingbrook, IL, October 18, 2021 – Tressler is proud to welcome Courtney Willits to our Government Practice Group. Courtney has experience in providing general counsel services to local governmental bodies...
Tressler LLP is proud to announce that Shannon Harvey, Stacey Wilkins, Maryam Arshad, Dibora Berhanu, Jamie Gende, Kathleen Hart and Katherine Letcher were selected as 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America©....
Chicago, IL, September 13, 2021 – Tressler is proud to welcome Matthew Cook as senior counsel in our Chicago Office. Matt concentrates his practice in the areas of insurance coverage and litigation. He has extensive
Chicago, IL, September 22, 2021 – We are pleased to welcome Stacy De Leon as an associate in Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group. Stacy represents local government entities and private sector employers.
We are proud to announce that Tressler attorney Kiera Fitzpatrick has been selected to the 2021 New York Metro Rising Stars list for Insurance Coverage. Less than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the New York Metro Area receive
Los Angeles, CA, August 9, 2021 – Tressler is proud to welcome Ursula Shakespeare as an associate in our Los Angeles office. Ursula focuses her practice on litigation matters related to insurance, transportation,...
We are thrilled to announce that Tressler partners Mark Banovetz, Daniel Cunningham, Charles Diaz, Daniel Formeller, Timothy Jabbour, Mary McPherson, William McVisk, Todd Schenk and Patrick Stufflebeam were recently selected
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...
Bolingbrook and Chicago, IL, June 10, 2021 – We are excited to welcome Joseph Silverstein as a new associate in Tressler’s HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Practice Group. Joseph has...
On June 11, 2021, Tressler secured dismissal of a lawsuit seeking COVID-19-related losses under first party business income and civil authority coverage. The case, Image Dental v. Citizens Insurance Company of...
On May 20, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law S. 937 COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to combat the ongoing rise in violence and hate-motivated crimes against the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (“AAPI”) community...
Chicago, IL, June 1, 2021 – We are pleased to welcome Georgia Joyce as senior counsel in our Chicago office. Georgia represents insurers and insureds in federal and state court in a wide variety of insurance coverage
Catherine Geisler Joins Tressler’s Chicago Office
May 10, 2021
Chicago, IL, May 10, 2021 – We are excited to welcome Catherine Geisler as an associate in our Insurance Practice Group. Catherine represents insurance carriers and insureds in a wide range of insurance coverage...
We are pleased to welcome Sarah Elizabeth Melendez as a new associate in Tressler’s HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law practice. Sarah focuses her practice in the areas of real estate...
Chicago, IL, April 26, 2021 – We are excited to welcome Darcy Proctor as a partner in Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group in Chicago. Darcy concentrates her practice in the defense of local governments...
Orange County, CA, May 4, 2021 – We are proud to welcome Cayla Whitley as an associate in the Orange County office. Cayla primarily handles employment and litigation matters and she provides management-side labor and
Tressler continues to grow. Since the end of 2020, six experienced attorneys joined the firm. Meet our newest attorneys below! Sarah Hertz Maisel Associate | Chicago Office Sarah is an associate in the Insurance Practice...
Tressler is proud to announce that Timothy Jabbour has been selected to the 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list for his work in PI General: Defense. Only 5% of attorneys in New Jersey receive this prestigious distinction....
We are proud to announce that Shaun McParland Baldwin has been selected to the Top 50 Women Illinois Super Lawyers 2021 list. “I am honored to be selected and to be among such a distinguished group of women...
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
Edwardsville, IL, February 4, 2021 – We are pleased to welcome Alexander Givens as an associate in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group. Alex focuses his practice on tort defense and insurance coverage,...
Chicago, IL, February 10, 2021 – Tressler LLP is proud to announce that 2021 marks the firm’s 35th anniversary. Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney & Priess was founded in 1986 in Chicago, Illinois by a small
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,
Chicago, IL, January 20, 2021 – We are proud to welcome Samantha Rothman as an associate in Tressler’s Chicago office. Samantha focuses her practice in the areas of insurance coverage analysis and litigation.
Tressler is excited to welcome Kimberlyn B. Pinkerton as an associate attorney in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group in our San Diego, California office. Kimberlyn’s primary focus involves various...
We are proud to welcome Patrick M. Quigley as a partner in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group in our San Francisco, California office. Patrick focuses his practice on insurance coverage, insurance litigation,
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...
Mehrdod Khavari Rahat Abadi Joins Tressler’s Aviation and Transportation Practice Group
Apr 22, 2025
Tressler is thrilled to welcome Mehrdod Khavari Rahat Abadi as an associate attorney in our Aviation and Transportation Practice Group in our Los Angeles, CA office. Mehrdod specializes in handling personal injury matters.
We are thrilled to welcome Binh Nguyen as an associate in Tressler’s Employment and Litigation Practice Groups in the Orange County, California office. She focuses her practice on employment law, insurance defense, and...
Appellate Publications
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal statute that sets criminal and civil penalties for falsely billing the government. While allowing the United States Attorney General to pursue perpetrators of fraud on its own, the FCA
Attorney Spotlight: Erin L. Peters
Apr 4, 2025
Erin L. Peters is senior counsel in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our Morristown, New Jersey office. Erin’s practice focuses on the representation of insurers and insureds in both state and federal...
Celebrating National Autism Acceptance Month
Apr 1, 2025
April is National Autism Acceptance Month, and on April 2, 2025, World Autism Awareness Day kicks off the month-long celebration. The goal of Autism Acceptance Month is to foster inclusivity, acceptance and understanding...
A Delaware court recently ruled that two insurance companies were not subject to personal jurisdiction in Delaware because it would violate their due process rights. Varsity Brands Holding Co. LLC v. Arch Ins. Co., No....
In New Jersey and other state and federal jurisdictions, we are often presented with expert reports opining as to a claimant’s liability and damages. These reports contain opinions and conclusions that must be evaluated for
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...
On November 25, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit addressed a coverage issue arising from the now infamous 2019 lawsuit in which actor Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation...
The Panama Canal and Aviation
Feb 20, 2025
The Panama Canal has long been one of the most strategically significant waterways in the world, a crucial conduit for global maritime trade. Modernly, it is a recurring focus of U.S. national security policy, most recently...
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
There is a favorable provision in Illinois in the Tort Immunity Act, and that is 745 ILCS 10/2-204. Generally, public employees are immune under the Tort Immunity Act for conduct within the scope of their employment,...
Parties and prospective parties in civil litigation have a common law duty to take reasonable steps to preserve evidence relevant to pending or reasonably anticipated litigation. Before the advent of the digital age and its...
The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (“Tort Immunity Act”) in Illinois is codified as 745 ILCS 10. One of the enumerated immunities is discretionary immunity. This states that a public...
If considering relocating to a new place, Guam might not be the first destination that comes to mind. When my husband, who is active-duty Navy, received orders from Great Lakes/Chicago to relocate to Guam, I went through the
Attorney Spotlight: Jessica O’Brien
Dec 3, 2024
Jessica O’Brien is senior counsel in Tressler’s Insurance Services Practice Group in Orange County, CA. She concentrates her practice on coverage matters, including bad faith and extra contractual liability litigation...
Federal Court Strikes Down DOL Overtime Rule
Nov 20, 2024
On November 15, 2024, a federal court in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) rule that aimed to expand the scope of overtime eligibility to workers across the country. For certain executive,...
Grounding Chevron
Nov 20, 2024
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, dismantling the long-standing Chevron deference doctrine established in 1984 in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural
Visual Pak Redux: Second Guessing the Erie Guess
Nov 19, 2024
The Illinois Appellate Court for the First District issued an opinion on December 19, 2023, in Nat’l Fire Ins. Co. of Hartford & Cont’l Ins. Co. v. Visual Pak Co., Inc., 2023 IL App (1st) 221160, which finally...
Attorney Spotlight: Katherine A. Takiguchi
Oct 21, 2024
Katherine A. Takiguchi is an associate attorney in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice on insurance defense litigation, representing clients in a variety of matters. She advocates for her...
Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll and Caitlin Frenzer were recently selected to contribute to the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s (IICLE) 2024 Edition of School Law: Personnel and...
Attorney Spotlight: Sanjay Agrawal
Apr 11, 2025
Attorney Spotlight: Sanjay Agrawal
Aug 29, 2024
Sanjay Agrawal is senior counsel in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in our St. Louis Metro Area and Chicago, Illinois offices. He focuses his practice on various general defense litigation matters. Sanjay has...
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day: Vote!
Aug 26, 2024
We are proud to recognize Women’s Equality Day and honor the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. Women’s Equality Day celebrates a pivotal step towards...
Attorney Spotlight: Marissa M. Finley
Jul 2, 2024
Marissa M. Finley is an associate in Tressler’s Professional Liability Practice Group. She also works with the Insurance Services Practice Group and the Litigation Practice Group. Marissa focuses her practice on...
Attorney Spotlight: Xander M. Landy
Jun 10, 2024
Xander M. Landy is an associate attorney and member of Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group in Chicago. Xander focuses his practice on a wide range of complex civil litigation matters and has a depth of experience in the...
Attorney Spotlight: Caitlin Frenzer
May 23, 2024
Caitlin Frenzer focuses her practice on providing general counsel services to local governmental bodies. Caitlin represents clients on a variety of matters including zoning, contracts, employment, school law, economic...
Under the Copyright Act, a plaintiff must file suit “within three years after the claim accrued.” On one understanding of that limitations provision, a copyright claim “accrue[s]” when “an infringing act...
March is a month of important dates and holidays that recognize women. Not only is March Women’s History Month, but March also includes Equal Pay Day on March 6, and International Women’s Day on March 8. These dates can...
Wingless Wonder: Supreme Court of Alaska Defines “Aircraft” as Less than the Sum of its Parts
Feb 7, 2024
What is a fuselage without wings, elevators or a tail rudder? An airplane, according to the Supreme Court of Alaska’s recent decision of Thompson v. USAA, 2024 WL 296380 (Alaska January 26, 2024). Thompson centered on a...
50-State Survey: Duty to Provide Independent Counsel
Dec 14, 2023
Tressler is proud to announce Linda Bondi Morrison‘s new publication “50-State Survey: Duty to Provide Independent Counsel”. To receive a complimentary copy of this publication, please contact Linda Bondi...
Attorney Spotlight: David McGarr
Sep 28, 2023
David McGarr is an associate in Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group in our Chicago office. David focuses his practice on a wide range of insurance coverage and litigation matters. He is passionate about helping clients
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals found that an insured is precluded from coverage for damages arising out of a fatal plane crash in May 2020, affirming the lower court ruling that an exclusion applies where the pilot...
Registration-Based Jurisdiction and “Litigation Tourism” – Mallory v. Norfolk South Railway Co. (2023)
Aug 10, 2023
On June 27, 2023, in the case of Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 600 U.S. ____ (2023), the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Pennsylvania law requiring “foreign” corporations—those neither headquartered nor...
Tressler is pleased to share aviation attorney Timothy M. Ravich’s latest publication, “Advanced Air Mobility: Will Law Lift or Ground a New Era of Human Transportation?” The conference white paper is in...
Attorney Spotlight: Grace Delott
Jul 27, 2023
Grace Delott is an associate in Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group in our Chicago office. Grace provides comprehensive coverage analysis and defense in disputes involving a wide range of policies, including commercial
On December 1, 2023, amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) 702 will go into effect. As this date approaches, Tressler thought this would be a good time for a brief discussion on what to expect from the change. In May
Attorney Spotlight: Agatha Akers
Jun 7, 2023
Agatha Akers is an associate in Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group. Aggie handles all areas of insurance coverage law including assisting clients with Special Investigation Unit (SIU) investigations, pre-litigation...
Staff Spotlight: Amanda Sandrik-Carrillo
May 9, 2023
Amanda Sandrik-Carrillo is an administrator in the HOA Practice Group. Amanda has worked in Tressler’s HOA Practice Group since 2013 and is an integral part of our staff. She has a plethora of knowledge with regard to
On February 27, 2023, the Seventh Circuit issued its decision in Creation Supply, Inc. v. George Cherrie, et al, holding that Selective retains the sole power under the business judgment rule to deny claims. This decision...
Attorney Spotlight: George Twill
Feb 23, 2023
George Z. Twill is an associate in the Insurance Practice Group. He focuses his practice on insurance defense, automobile negligence, personal injury, premises liability and products liability. He also works on insurance...
8th Circuit Adopts Prevailing Standard as to Allegations Pled on “Information and Belief”
Feb 15, 2023
A case of first impression for the 8th circuit, in Ahern Rentals Inc. v. EquipmentShare.com Inc. et al., 22-1399.– (February 7, 2023) – prevailing the standard of today and held that allegations pled on information
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...
Missouri Supreme Court Vacates $5.2M Judgment Entered Before Insurer Permitted to Intervene
Jan 25, 2023
In M.O. v. GEICO, No. SC99732 , — S.W.3d — (Jan. 10, 2023) – The Supreme Court of Missouri enforced an insurer’s right to intervene in a suit against its insured under Section 537.065.2 (2017). The...
Attorney Spotlight: Jeffrey Carson
Jan 24, 2023
Jeffrey M. Carson is a partner in the Insurance Practice Group in our Orange County, California Office. Jeff handles all areas of insurance coverage law including assisting clients with Special Investigation Unit...
Effective January 1, 2023, new rules govern pre-suit time-limited settlement demands in California. Section 999, et seq. of the California Code of Civil Procedure governs time-limited settlement offers made to a tortfeasor
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) issued its final rule for required rest breaks for flight attendants. The new rule increased the...
New ABA Ethics Opinion Addresses “Reply All” Emails
Nov 15, 2022
On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, the American Bar Association issued Formal Opinion 503, which addresses a lawyer’s ability to communicate with represented individuals in a group email or text. The ABA Model Rule of...
Guidelines for Compliance with Federal Privacy Regulations for Small and Mid-Sized Companies
Oct 3, 2022
Catherine Geisler‘s recent article, “Guidelines for Compliance with Federal Privacy Regulations for Small and Mid-Sized Companies,” is currently being featured in the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC)...
Attorney Spotlight: Neli Kharbedia
Sep 26, 2022
Neli Kharbedia is an associate in the General Defense Litigation Practice Group at Tressler LLP. Neli is an active member of our national Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. She focuses her practice on litigating...
September 15th marked the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx & Hispanic History Month. Tressler’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is proud to take this opportunity to raise...
Attorney Spotlight: Dillon Ellis
Aug 19, 2022
Dillon Ellis is an associate in Tressler’s General Defense Litigation Practice Group. His practice centers on aviation litigation matters and involves a variety of practice areas, including premises liability, products
Attorney Spotlight: Taylor Brewer
Aug 4, 2022
Taylor A. Brewer is an associate in Tressler’s General Defense Litigation Practice Group. Taylor started his practice with a focus on construction injury, product liability, premises liability and automobile injury,...
I remember convincing myself that the new virus that everyone was talking about “wasn’t that bad” while in my office on March 12, 2020…I was very wrong! As we now know, COVID-19 is serious and can cause severe...
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...
It’s June, and Tressler LLP is again recognizing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. In 2020, I first shared my story of coming out of the closet. This year, I want to continue that...
Attorney Spotlight: Cayla Whitley
May 17, 2022
Cayla Whitley is an associate in Tressler’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. Cayla primarily handles employment and litigation matters and she provides management-side labor and employment litigation defense to a...
Advising Small to Mid-Sized Business Clients on Privacy and Data Liability: GDPR Compliance
Apr 7, 2022
Catherine Geisler‘s recent article, “Advising Small to Mid-Sized Business Clients on Privacy and Data Liability: GDPR Compliance,” is currently being featured in the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) Quarterly.
Jonathan Ramos Promoted to Paralegal Coordinator
Mar 9, 2022
We are proud to announce that Jonathan Ramos has been promoted to Paralegal Coordinator. Jon has worked for Tressler since 2006 and is an integral part of our staff. Jon received his B.A. from Loyola University Chicago and...
We all have heard of Mardi Gras, which literally means Fat Tuesday. Mardis Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday or the last day before the Christian season of Lent begins. Lent is traditionally a time of fasting and penance
In celebration of Tressler LLP’s 35th anniversary, we caught up with Jay Tressler to reflect on this exciting milestone. Jay Tressler was a founding partner of Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney & Priess, now...
Bicvan Brown’s Experience at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s 2021 Convention
Dec 16, 2021
On December 9-11, 2021, I had the pleasure of attending the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention in Washington, D.C. While I previously attended the conventions as an associate, this was my...
Attorney Spotlight: Joseph Silverstein
Dec 7, 2021
Joseph Silverstein is an associate in the Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Practice Group. He has extensive experience in and deep knowledge of civil litigation, collections and foreclosure defense....
On Thursday, November 4, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that will require all employers with 100 or more employees
Attorney Spotlight: Sarah Elizabeth Melendez
Oct 26, 2021
Sarah Elizabeth Melendez is an associate in Tressler’s HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law Practice Group. Her practice includes knowledge in the areas of real estate financing, insurance,...
Attorney Spotlight: Georgia Joyce
Sep 27, 2021
Georgia Joyce is a member of Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group. She represents insurers and insureds in federal and state court in a wide variety of insurance coverage litigation, including claims under general liability
Does Your Company Have 100+ Employees? Here’s What You Need to Know About President Biden’s Latest Announcement
Sep 13, 2021
The White House announced on September 9, 2021 that the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that will require all employers...
Tressler Alumni Spotlight: Judith Fournie Helms – Founding Partner and Accomplished Author
Aug 27, 2021
As Tressler LLP celebrates its 35th anniversary, we are proud to connect with our many impressive alumni to see where they are today. Judith Fournie Helms was a founding partner of Tressler in 1986. She retired after an...
Changes to Missouri Revised Statutes 435.415 and 537.035 Attempt to Level Playing Field for Insurers
Aug 24, 2021
Those who practice insurance coverage law in Missouri understand the potential perils associated with an “065” agreement. Missouri passed legislation to help protect the insurers interests and thwart collusive arbitration
Attorney Spotlight: Alexander Givens
Aug 5, 2021
Alexander Givens is an associate in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group. Alex focuses his practice on tort defense and insurance coverage, including but not limited to personal injury defense, transportation litigation,...
Attorney Spotlight: Priya Sunkara
Jul 7, 2021
Priya Sunkara is an associate and brings her varied experience in law, science, healthcare and research to Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group. She focuses her practice on defense of corporate clients in complex...
Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of African Americans who were enslaved in the United States. This past year, Tressler LLP has re-committed to the condemnation of racism as our colleagues, our clients, our friends and...
Tressler LLP is proud to present Out and Proud in the Workplace: A Pride 2021 Discussion. This recorded webinar features stories, insights and advice from inspiring LGBT+ panelists. Speakers Ace Eckstein, Melanie...
Lindsay Cabreros’ Personal Reflection on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 26, 2021
Orange County, California – May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Although we recognize the accomplishments of the AAPI community year-round, this month is particularly special as Rob Bonta,
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...
Attorney Spotlight: Samantha Rothman
Mar 18, 2021
Samantha Rothman 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 and
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...
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...
Attorney Spotlight: Krystal Saleh
Dec 11, 2020
Krystal Saleh is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. She represents clients in a variety of complex litigation matters including employment litigation focusing on Fair Employment and Housing Act claims, business...
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...
Attorney Spotlight: Zachary Greening
Oct 5, 2020
Zachary Greening is an associate in the Insurance and Litigation Practice Groups. Zach focuses his practice in the areas of insurance coverage analysis and litigation. He has drafted coverage opinions, position letters and...
Attorney Spotlight: Ashley Pham
Sep 21, 2020
Ashley Pham is an associate in Tressler’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. Her practice area includes counseling and defending employers in all areas of labor and employment matters including discrimination,...
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
Attorney Spotlight: Judy Chiang
Aug 31, 2020
Judy Chiang is a partner in Tressler’s Labor and Employment Group. Her practice areas include management-side labor and employment litigation defense involving discrimination, harassment and wage and hour claims. Judy
Attorney Spotlight: Matthew O’Malley
Jul 10, 2020
Matthew O’Malley (“Matt”) is a member of the litigation practice group and advises his clients on litigation strategies, skillfully representing them through all phases of litigation. Matt has a track record of success
On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it is illegal for an employer to fire someone because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The court’s 6-3 ruling extends the scope of Title VII of the...
Attorney Spotlight: Lindsay Cabreros
Jun 12, 2020
Lindsay Cabreros is an associate in Tressler’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. Lindsay handles a wide range of employment and litigation matters and has a diverse legal background. As part of Tressler’s national...
Tressler Stands United with the Black Community
Jun 10, 2020
Tressler LLP condemns racism in all its forms. Racism has denied minorities equity, prosperity and justice solely based on race, skin color, ancestry and/or national origin. Racism and police brutality towards the Black...
Celebrating LGBT Pride Month: My Journey
Jun 1, 2020
With the start of June, we recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. The celebrations for 2020 will look much different, as the fests, happy hours, fundraisers, parades, and other events...
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...
Supreme Court Rules Trademark Infringement Plaintiff Need Not Show Willfulness to Obtain Disgorgement of Profits
Apr 24, 2020
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled on April 23, 2020 that a plaintiff does not have to show infringement is willful to obtain a defendant’s award of profits under the Lanham Act. The underlying case involved Romag, a maker
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shake the confidence of the American economy, our elected officials scramble to get ahead of the virus with statewide stay-in-place and social distancing directives. Current trends in...
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....
Tressler is United Against Hate
Apr 14, 2020
Tressler LLP is proud to support the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (“NAPABA”)’s Stand Against Hate initiative. We join more than 50 law firms and associations in denouncing the anti-Asian hate,...
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
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a new poster that is required to be posted at the job site. Click here to download the required poster. The effective date for the Families First Coronavirus...
Insurers will likely see an influx of claims due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Advance preparation for these claims and the coverage issues they potentially involve will help insurers navigate through the deluge of claims and...
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 an associate in Tressler’s Litigation Practice Group. He serves his clients in a variety of complex litigated matters, including actions for breach of contract, indemnity and contribution, professional
There have been many important employment law changes in California since the beginning of 2020. Tressler’s attorneys are dedicated to helping California businesses succeed, and we have put together the following list...
Attorney Spotlight: Christine Walczak
Oct 7, 2019
Christine Walczak is an associate in Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group. She counsels municipalities, park districts, school districts and other governmental entities on various matters, including: legislative...
Attorney Spotlight: Edwin Schwartz
Jul 29, 2019
Edwin Schwartz is an associate in the Labor & Employment group in Tressler’s Orange County office. He has prosecuted and/or defended various legal matters including, wrongful termination disputes, wage and hour...
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
Healthcare Providers Face Potential Liability in Responding to Subpoenas Regarding Mental Health Treatment
May 22, 2019
Hospitals and other medical care providers are routinely served with subpoenas for their patients’ medical records. Medical records are generally privileged under the physician-patient privilege and under the federal Health
Attorney Spotlight: Kiera Fitzpatrick
May 2, 2019
Kiera Fitzpatrick is an associate in the insurance and employment practices at Tressler LLP. She represents her clients in State and Federal Courts in New York and New Jersey. Her practice areas include employment litigation,
Supreme Court Delivers a Blow to Class Arbitrations
Apr 30, 2019
A divided U.S. Supreme Court recently gave businesses more power to send disputes into individual arbitration proceedings, siding with an employer trying to prevent its employees from pressing group claims stemming from a...
April 2019 Intellectual Property Alert
Apr 26, 2019
Click here to view the April 2019 Intellectual Property Alert. This update includes the following articles: “Did Fornite Steal Dance Emotes?” “Cities Could Soon Trademark Their Seals” “Does Ed...
Attorney Spotlight: Noel Smith
Apr 16, 2019
Noel Smith is a partner in our Litigation practice. His practice focuses on toxic tort defense (asbestos) and general civil defense litigation. He defends complex business litigation matters, general product liability and...
Attorney Spotlight: Tom Xu
Mar 18, 2019
Tom Xu is an associate in Tressler’s Orange County office, where he represents and advises insurance companies in complex litigation and coverage matters. Tom is experienced in litigating both first-party and third-party...
Tressler attorneys have helped several clients in need through an organization called Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS). Tressler is proud to support CVLS as the organization’s mission is to coordinate, support and...
In Addition to No Wage and Hour Liability Against Payroll Provider, Now No Contract and Negligence Liability
Feb 8, 2019
Goonewardene v. ADP, LLC, et al. (SC S238941 2/7/19). (SC S238941 2/7/19). The California Supreme Court has recently decided that a payroll company cannot be held liable to an employee for breach of contract and negligence...
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
By Bicvan Brown In early November, I had the pleasure of attending the annual National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention held in Chicago. NAPABA is an amalgamation of local Asian Pacific American Bar
Attorney Spotlight: Kathleen Hart
Nov 2, 2018
Kathleen Hart is an associate in the Insurance Practice Group. She focuses her practice in the areas of insurance coverage analysis and litigation. Kathleen has experience drafting coverage opinions and also has participated
Attorney Spotlight: Reginald Cloyd III
Oct 9, 2018
Reginald Cloyd III is an associate in the Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes Practice Group. Reggie has a broad range of experience representing individual and corporate clients in complex litigation matters,...
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...
New York State Provides New Information On Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements For Employers
Aug 28, 2018
Employers in the State of New York received much-anticipated additional insight into the new requirements regarding sexual harassment prevention training that they will need to provide their employees on an annual basis. As
Troester v. Starbucks Corporation (SC S234969) California continues its trend as an employee-friendly state. On July 26, 2018, the California Supreme Court held that the Federal “de minimis” doctrine is not supported by
Attorney Spotlight: Jennifer Perdigao
Jul 16, 2018
Jennifer Perdigao is a partner in Tressler’s insurance practice. Her practice includes insurance coverage and defense as well as non-insurance advisory matters. Jennifer’s insurance coverage experience includes...
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...
Attorney Spotlight: Michael DiSantis
Jun 13, 2018
Michael DiSantis is a partner in Tressler’s Insurance and Litigation practices. He focuses his practice in the areas of insurance coverage analysis and insurance coverage litigation, assisting insurance companies in...
Attorney Spotlight: Danita Davis
Jun 7, 2018
Danita Davis is Co-Chair of Tressler’s Insurance Practice Group. She also practices with the Litigation Defense Practice Group. Danita represents insurers in matters regarding first party property residential and...
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
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On May 9, 2018, Mayor DeBlasio signed into law the “Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act” expanding current NYC laws against sexual harassment. In regards to the new legislation, the Mayor stated, “we are taking action to
The California Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision that will have consequences to any employer in California who utilizes independent contractors. In Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los...
Attorney Spotlight: Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper
May 24, 2018
Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper is a partner in the HOA/Condominium & Common Interest Community Association Law practice. Her practice includes extensive experience and deep knowledge of all areas of civil litigation,...
Attorney Spotlight: Todd Rowe
May 7, 2018
Todd Rowe is a partner in Tressler’s Privacy Practice Group. He regularly advises insurers on complex matters, including the resolution of large claims and claims under specialty and commercial insurance lines throughout...
Attorney Spotlight: Aon Hussain
Apr 19, 2018
Aon Hussain is an associate in the Insurance Practice. He represents insurers in litigation and non litigation matters related to commercial general liability coverage, first party property coverage, and excess/umbrella...
Receiver’s Claims Against Former Officers Not Barred by Insured v. Insured Exclusion By Lindsey Dean, Esq., Tressler LLP In January 2017, the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals held that an Insured v. Insured Exclusion...
April 2018 Intellectual Property Update
Apr 5, 2018
Click here to view Tressler’s April 2018 Intellectual Property Update. This update includes the following articles: “Google Could Owe Oracle Over $9 Billion For Use of Java Code” “Embedding Tweets Into
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,...
The 2017 “Personal and Advertising Injury” Liability Coverage Update addresses the 2017 court decisions nationwide relating to Coverage B of the CGL policy. The Update addresses the general requirements of the...
The Utility of Medical Consent Forms in Apparent Agency Cases After Terry v. OSF Healthcare Systems, et. al.
Mar 1, 2018
A signed medical consent form is one of the few pieces of evidence a hospital can utilize to refute that it is vicariously liable for the negligence of a treating physician. However, as Illinois case law has evolved, the...
Wisconsin Court Ruling: Injured Temporary Employees Can Bring Tort Claims Against Employers
Mar 1, 2018
Wisconsin Appellate Court Rules That Temporary Employees Injured On The Job Are Not Limited Only To A Workers’ Compensation Claim or Can Opt To Bring A Tort Claim Against Their Temporary Employer In a recent decision, the...
Contributors: Michael J. DiSantis, Partner Danita L. Davis, Partner Anita St. Pierre, Senior Counsel Kiera Fitzpatrick, Associate Disclaimer: This survey is for general information only and is not intended to provide and...
The Sinking of El Faro
Dec 19, 2017
On December 12, 2017, the National Transportation Safety Board met to present its findings and proposed recommendations related to the sinking of the U.S. cargo ship El Faro. Click here to read Robert Crowder’s...
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...
In an effort to determine whether requiring civil litigants to respond to a series of standard discovery requests before undertaking other discovery will reduce the costs and delays often associated with litigation, the...
Injuries Suffered At Company-Sponsored Events
Jul 17, 2017
Was The Employee’s Participation “Voluntary” Enough To Preclude A Workers’ Compensation Claim? In the spirit of building teamwork and camaraderie among its personnel, an employer sponsors a company volleyball game...
In a ruling that could significantly expand the vicarious liabilities of employers, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals – which governs Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin – has held that viable lawsuits can be brought...
In a decision that will change the landscape of patent litigation, the Supreme Court unanimously overruled a Federal Circuit decision in place for almost 30 years that allowed patent infringement suits to be filed almost...
View the April 2017 IP Alert Here
2016 “Personal and Advertising Injury” Liability Coverage: An Analytical Approach to Claims
Mar 1, 2017
This new article addresses the 2016 court decisions nationwide relating to Coverage B of the CGL policy. The Update addresses the general requirements of the “personal and advertising injury” coverage, the enumerated...
Click here to view this post on the Specialty Lines Advisory Blog. On January 13, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will review three cases to determine whether class action waivers in arbitration agreements are...
Insurer’s Duty to Defend
Jan 1, 2017
As with any other contract, parties to an insurance contract owe a variety of duties to each other which are imposed by the express terms of the contract and some of which are implied by law. Generally, in a liability...
Late Notice and the Prejudice Requirement
Dec 1, 2016
50 State Survey: Late Notice and the Prejudice Requirement Contributors: Todd S. Schenk and Aon Hussain in the Chicago Office
A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rules from taking effect on December 1, 2016. As
As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, it is a good time to look ahead to the changes in the Illinois Student Residency Law that take effect on January 1, 2017. While the ways to establish residency and a number of other...
Internet and Intellectual Property Alert
Nov 1, 2016
Manhattan Jury Hits Costco With $8.25 Million in Punitive Damages In September, a jury awarded Tiffany & Co. $5.5 million in compensatory damages as a result of Costco’s sale of counterfeit engagement rings using...
Is Your Organization’s Retirement Plan A Money Pit?
Oct 18, 2016
In the 1986 comedy “The Money Pit” starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long, a couple purchases a country estate outside New York City for a suspiciously low price. As the doors fall of their hinges, staircases come tumbling
Authored by: John M. O’Driscoll. Partner in the Bolingbrook Office and Kevin Kearney, Associate in the Chicago Office While many public agencies already have written or unwritten practices in place regarding travel...
Authored by: Kevin Kearney, Associate in the Chicago Office On July 19, 2016, Governor Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 4715, which imposes two new requirements upon public bodies responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA
Jacqueline Criswell, Editor In the underlying case, Kirtsaeng, a citizen of Thailand, came to the U.S. to study math at Cornell and quickly figured out that publisher John Wiley & Sons sold virtually identical English...
Recoupment of Defense Costs©
Jun 1, 2016
50 State Survey: Recoupment of Defense Costs© Contributors: Dennis N. Ventura in the Chicago Office
50 State Survey:Workers’ Compensation Acts and Exceptions to the Exclusivity Bar Contributors: Shaun McParland Baldwin, Partner and Dennis N. Ventura, Associate in the Chicago Office
Top Stories… TRESSLER WIN: 7th Circuit Affirms No Insurance Coverage for Putative Insureds’ Breach of Their Contractual Obligations In Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. v. Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg LLC et. al.,
Our 2016 CURRENT U.S. REINSURANCE CLAIM ISSUES is now available. The highlighted decisions are those cases decided in 2015. Included are new cases on: The Duty of Utmost Good Faith Follow-The-Fortunes /...
Top Stories… TRESSLER WIN: Illinois Appellate Court Slams Junk Fax Litigation “Charade;” Holds Insurer Owes no Coverage for TCPA Settlement By: James A. Pinderski, Partner in the Chicago Office and Michael...
Top Stories… TRESSLER WIN: Wisconsin Federal Court Applies Prior Publication Exclusion in Copyright Infringement Case By: Michael DiSantis, Associate in the Chicago Office In Design Basics, LLC v. Best Built, Inc., the
Jacqueline Criswell, Editor Innovation Ventures (“IV”) began selling its 5 Hour Energy single shots targeted to working adults in 2004 and soon became the market leader, triggering numerous competitors. NVE, Inc.
Constitutionality of Hospital Property Tax Exemption Comes Before Illinois Supreme Court
Feb 16, 2016
Authored By: John M. O’Driscoll, Partner in the Bolingbrook Office, Andrew S. Paine, Partner in the Chicago Office On January 5, 2016, the Illinois 4th District Court of Appeals decided Carle Foundation v. Cunningham...
Covering Cases from January 2015 – December 2015 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS ARTICLE AS A PDF. This article is for general information only and is not intended to give, and should not be relied on for, legal advice in any...
50-State Survey: Methods of Calculating Actual Cash Value of a Claim Contributors: Todd S. Schenk, Todd M. Rowe and Aon Hussain
Extra! Extra! Extracontractual Liability and Claims Handling (Volume 13, Issue 2, February 2016)
Feb 1, 2016
Insurers Must Exercise Caution in Denying PIP Claims Without Sound Medical Evidence or Risk Exposure to Claims Of Bad Faith The court held, in McGee-Grant v. American Family Mutual Ins., 2016 WL 126429 (W.D. Wash. Jan. 12,...
Can’t Stack This: 8th Circuit Enforces Anti-Stacking Provisions to Prevent Recovery Under Two Policies for a Single Injury By: Stevi A. Siber-Sanderowitz, Associate in the New York Office In Gohagan v. Cincinnati Ins. Co.,
State-by-State Analysis: Bad Faith in the Absence of Coverage Contributor: Todd Schenk
As we kick off 2016, it is important to bear in mind the legislative changes directly impacting condominium associations that will become effective this year, specifically June 1, 2016. Certain amendments will impact not only
Originally published under the title, “PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY LIABILITY COVERAGE: An analytical approach to coverage for intellectual property claims under the CGL policy.” In the last decade, there has been a...
Tressler LLP partner James K. Borcia defended the case. In Velasco v. Sogro, Inc. (No. 08-CV-244-CNC), the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, found the defendant, Sogro, Inc., did not willfully or...
Indoor Air Exclusion Precludes Coverage for Alleged Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Ashley L. Conaghan, Associate in the Chicago Office In Siloam Springs Hotel, LLC v. Century Surety Co., the District Court held that the...
“Management Playlist: Who is thankful for you?” published by the Chicago Lawyer, Nov. 1, 2013.
Nov 1, 2013
Tressler Partner and Chicago office Managing Partner,D.J. Sartorio, has authored “Management Playlist: Who is thankful for you?” published by the Chicago Lawyer magazine, Nov. 1, 2013. D.J.’s Management Playlist column
Tressler Partner and Chicago office Managing Partner, D.J. Sartorio, has authored “Management Playlist: Unbundled up,” published by the Chicago Lawyer, Oct. 1, 2013. D.J.’s Management Playlist column appears monthly in
“Management Playlist: Measure twice, cut once,” published by the Chicago Lawyer Sept. 1, 2013.
Sep 1, 2013
Tressler Partner and Chicago office Managing Partner, D.J. Sartorio, has authored “Management Playlist: Measure twice, cut once,” published by the Chicago Lawyer, Sept. 1, 2013. D.J.’s Management Playlist column appears
Tressler Partner and Chicago office Managing Partner, D.J. Sartorio, has authored “Management Playlist: Whose money is it?” published by the Chicago Lawyer, Aug. 1, 2013. D.J.’s Management Playlist column appears...
Tressler Partner and Chicago office Managing Partner, D.J. Sartorio, has authored “Management Playlist: Risky business,” published by the Chicago Lawyer, July 1, 2013. D.J.’s Management Playlist column appears monthly...
“Management Playlist: Manage the firm, you will,” published by Chicago Lawyer, June 1, 2013.
Jun 1, 2013
Tressler Partner and Chicago office Managing Partner, D.J. Sartorio, has authored “Management Playlist: Manage the firm, you will,” published by the Chicago Lawyer, June 1, 2013. This is the inaugural monthly Management...
Chicago attorneys D.J. Sartorio, Donald E. Elder, Anthony N. Balice and Abraham Sandoval have co-authored, “Exclusion by Risk,” Chapter 9 in the 2010 supplement to the “Commercial and Professional Liability Insurance”
Standards for Rescinding D&O Liability and Other Specialty Lines Policies Based on Misrepresentation or Omissions in the Policy Application Process (February 2008) Contributors: Carrie E. Cope, Daniel R. Formeller, Thomas
Accountants’ Liability to Third Parties
Aug 1, 2007
Accountants’ Liability to Third Parties (August 2007) Contributors: D.J. Sartorio, Jeffrey M. Alperin
No Surprise: Illinois Attorney General Rules Private Emails May Be Considered Public Documents
Mar 1, 2004
In an opinion issued on August 9, 2016, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office found that private emails may be considered public documents. While there was never a safe harbor for private emails in the past, some had...
New training regulations for alcohol servers take effect on July 1, 2015. Public Act 098-939 amends the Liquor Control Act (the “Act”) to add Section 6-27.1, which requires all alcohol servers in Cook County to receive...
As with any other contract, parties to an insurance contract owe a variety of duties to each other which are imposed by the express terms of the contract and some of which are implied by law. Generally, in a liability...
On November 8, 2016, Illinois voters overwhelmingly passed the Illinois Transportation Taxes and Fees Lockbox Constitutional Amendment, also known as the Safe Roads Amendment. The amendment was designed to prohibit the state
California Supreme Court Allows Stacking of Limits and Affirms “All Sums” Allocation
“Summary of Coverage Rules and Their Practical Application for Claims Under California Law”
Mar 1, 2004
Summary of Coverage Rules and Their Practical Application for Claims Under California Law
California Supreme Court Focuses on Reasonable Expectations for Insurer
By Jim Hess Just weeks before the April 1, 2025, election, an Illinois Appellate Court decision resulted in the reinstatement of a local township candidate’s name on the ballot. In the case of Bass v. Township Officers...
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,...
The Rise in Judicial Sale Surplus Cases and the Role of Illinois Condominium and Homeowners Associations
Apr 25, 2025
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in foreclosure sales resulting in surplus funds due to rising property values. This trend presents opportunities and challenges for Illinois condominium and homeowners...
Election Petitions Adorned with American Flags
Apr 29, 2025
By Erik R. Peck Can a petition for nomination to public office contain marks or pictures on the petition itself, such as an American flag or other sign or picture? In the Village of Tinley Park, Objectors sought to invalidate