Federal Criminal Defense
Aggressive representation for clients facing investigation or charges for white-collar crimes, tax fraud, and other serious federal offenses. We have a proven record of success in federal courtrooms across the nation.
State Crime Defense
Dedicated defense for all Illinois state charges, from DUI and drug possession to the most serious felonies like murder. We fight to protect your freedom, your rights, and your future in Cook, Kane, and DuPage counties.
Whistleblower & Employment Litigation
Representing employees and whistleblowers in high-stakes litigation. We fight to expose fraud and protect your rights against wrongful termination, retaliation, and discrimination.
Defense in College and University Disciplinary Matters
Protecting a student’s academic future is our priority. We provide strategic defense for students facing university hearings for academic misconduct, Title IX allegations, and other code of conduct violations, including those involving AI.
Personal Injury
catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death cases, in Illinois and nationwide. We fight to ensure
you’re fully compensated for your injuries and losses.
Litigating Throughout Illinois And Nationally From Our Office In Chicago
An Aggressive, No-Nonsense Approach To Litigation
When it comes to the courtroom, our legal team, led and mentored by renowned veteran trial attorney Mike Leonard, is respected for its creativity, energy and preparedness. We are assertive and thorough and begin planning closing arguments from the outset.
The objectives of our clients are always a top priority as we build unique courtroom strategies based on the charges, the venue and the unique circumstances surrounding each case. We’re committed to the pursuit of a favorable resolution, whether it happens during the pretrial phrase or through the final verdict.
Our current practice areas include expansive representation in state and federal criminal cases, as well as representing employers and employees in employment law actions.
Mike Leonard
Matthew Chivari
Isabelle Abbott
What Our Clients Say
Litigating Cases In Courtrooms Across The Nation
At our firm, we take full advantage of innovative technologies available to trial lawyers. We examine the circumstances surrounding each case and distill complex facts into straightforward, persuasive narratives with the utmost efficiency.
Our lawyers set objectives in concert with clients and focus on linchpin issues from day one. We’ve tried more than 75 cases in venues across the United States. We welcome the opportunity to advocate on your behalf. Although highly recognized nationwide, we take more pride that our results speak for themselves.