Essex Lawyers

Steve has been a focused litigation attorney in Illinois since 2012. After leaving the big firm life, Steve's focus has been obtaining large verdicts and settlements for clients that have been injured, while providing great customer service. A personal injury lawyer and a straight shooter. Steve is a federally barred trial lawyer, meaning he can try cases in the highest levels of our court system. He is direct and honest with his clients. He offers free consultations. If he decides to take on your case, you will be able to speak with him directly to get information and updates regarding...

I received my law degree from the Emory University School of Law, with honors. Before attending law school, I worked in the accounting field, having received my finance degree from Arizona State University.

I began my legal career working for a midsize firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, before returning to the Chicagoland area. Over the course of my career, I have represented both debtors and creditors in a wide range of bankruptcy and insolvency related matters. Having sat on both sides of the table, I bring a unique perspective to both my bankruptcy and litigation clients.

I have filed personal and business...

Alexander Ktenas is the founding partner of Ktenas Law. Prior to establishing Ktenas Law, Alexander worked as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney's office for years.

As a former prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney office, Alexander Ktenas has had the opportunity to learn the Legal System inside and out. Alexander began his career handling family law cases including establishing paternity, support orders, post-decree issues, and even parenting schedules.

Subsequently, Alexander spent years handling all types of criminal cases both misdemeanor and felony. Alexander has become an expert in handling DUI cases and all types...

At Amoni Law Offices, P.C., we believe people deserve to have confidence in their lawyer. If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to an accident or act of negligence on the part of another person or corporate entity, you will be facing an uphill battle to protect your financial interests. The truth is, fighting an insurance company for a full and fair settlement is hard work. Having a knowledgeable attorney handling the details is often the only way to get the justice you are entitled to. We Stand Up To Large, National Insurance Companies Fighting an...

Mitchell M. Peskin is an Attorney at Law in Illinois, and a partner in the Law Firm of Millon & Peskin, Ltd. His practice is dedicated to the rights of injured parties with a focus in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury. Mr. Peskin also has vast experience handling residential real estate transactions. FIGHTING FOR OUR CLIENTS For the past 17+ years, Mr. Peskin has honed his skills as a work injury and personal injury trial attorney, primarily dealing in the area workers’ compensation. Mr. Peskin works tirelessly on behalf of his clients to provide the highest level...

Debra J. Braselton is an experienced family law attorney with a unique background and a career built around families. Debra's first career was as a certified nurse midwife at a large teaching hospital in Chicago. During her career as a nurse midwife, Debra gained a wealth of knowledge and experience with families, particularly with families in crisis. Debra's clients benefit from her experience and enjoy her unique sensitivity to the personal nature of their family law matters. Debra handles cases involving divorce, custody, visitation, domestic violence, guardianship, and adoption in Cook, Dupage, Kane, and surrounding counties. She is adept at counseling...

Steve is an active trial attorney and is admitted to practice in Illinois and several Federal Courts. Steve has represented clients in a variety of state and federal courts in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Steve’s practice areas include Catastrophic Loss Litigation involving Subrogation and Defense, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Development and Property Leasing, Defending Complex Class Action Claims under the Truth In Lending Act and Consumer Fraud Statutes, as well as some Appellate Practice in these areas. In addition, Steve is...

After obtaining his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in 1989, Christopher Theisen launched his legal career with CNA Insurance Companies in Chicago as a staff attorney. In 1994, he entered private practice and then founded Theisen & Roche, LTD., with partner James Roche in 1999. Christopher focuses on all aspects of personal injury litigation, and is licensed to practice in Illinois and the United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois and Central District of Illinois.

In 1987, James M. Roche began his legal career as a defense lawyer. In 1998, he followed his underlying passion for personal injury law and began working as a personal injury lawyer. He approaches each case with compassion and legal expertise that has enabled him to settle and try many cases. James focuses on all aspects of personal injury litigation and is licensed to practice in Illinois, the United States District Court and the Northern District of Illinois.

Mr. Newman practiced in the civil litigation department of the firm prior to concentrating in Family Law and participated in several million dollar settlements and was trial co-counsel for an $11,000,000 medical negligence verdict in Cook County, Illinois. Mr. Newman’s current concentration in Family Law includes custody, child support, property division, maintenance/alimony and post-judgment litigation. Mr. Newman has more than 38 years of experience in the Family Law area, representing litigants in simple divorce and complex property division, including tax and valuation issues. Mr. Newman believes that his concentration in Family Law within a general practice firm has advantages...

Tyler's practice emphasizes business organization and planning (including business formation and corporate maintenance); municipal law; creditors' rights (including foreclosures and collections); commercial law; real estate (including land use and zoning law); and estate planning.

Sean Chaudhuri was admitted to practice law in 2001. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and went to law school in Michigan. He primarily practices in the areas of Family Law, Contested Divorces and Custody Cases, Parentage Cases, Foreclosure Defense, Building Court Cases, Eviction Cases, and Real Estate Litigation. He aggressively litigates cases with passion for his clients, and has built a strong reputation in doing so. Mr. Chaudhuri is a past or present member of the following organizations: The Chicago Bar Association, The Chicago Bar Association-Judicial Evaluation Committee, The Cook County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program, Apna Ghar Pro Bono...

My name is James A. Payonk, Jr. I am a personal injury and criminal defense attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. I am the founder of my law offices in Orland Park and Chicago, Illinois. I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. I did my college undergraduate studies at DePaul University and obtained my law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. My family and I have lived in the southwest suburbs of Chicago for thirty years. I am a member of the Federal trial bar of the United States District Court. I...

John is an aggressive personal injury attorney from Chicago. If you or a loved one has been hurt, visit his website to learn more about your case and to begin your free consultation.

Criminal Defense attorney with over 14 years experience. Attorney Lex A. Johnson has handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. At the Law Office of Lex A. Johnson & Associates,P.C., we are dedictated to defending the rights of the criminally accused.

Ethan G. Zelizer is a nationally respected employment and labor law attorney, senior certified human resources professional and a certified labor relations professional, based in Chicago, Illinois. Ethan has extensive experience working with both management and employees. He has extensive experience representing and advising employers in various industries including financial services, aerospace, manufacturing, and food distribution, in all aspects of labor and employment law. He regularly appears before federal and state courts, federal arbitration panels, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Human Rights Commission. Ethan...

I received by Undergraduate Degree from the University of Michigan in 1989, and my Law Degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1993. I have practiced law in Illinois since 1993. I opened my own practice in 2012, with a focus on family law/divorce, personal bankruptcy, and foreclosure defense. I have a common sense and non-adversarial approach to my cases. I attempt to resolve cases quickly and efficiently, keeping the cost as low as possible, while still working to ensure that my client’s rights are fully protected. I also believe in being honest with each client...

An Illinois licensed attorney since 2003, fighting for my individual client as well as their families and businesses.

I have been assisting families in family law and estate planning for over 25 years.

Emily Rapp is a partner at McSwain, Nagle, Giese & Rapp PC. Emily practices in Kane, DuPage and Kendall counties and additionally practices at the appellate court level. Emily is a past President of the Kane County Bar Association, and Past Chair of the Family Law Section for DuPage County Bar Association. She has presented at Illinois State Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association and Kane County Bar Association seminars speaking on topics relating to family law. In addition to her speaking engagements, Emily has authored legal articles including a chapter on the Parentage Act for Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal...

Mr. Acosta graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a B.S. in Anthropology in 1996. He immediately went on to graduate from John Marshall Law School where he obtained his J.D.. Prior to, and 6 months after graduating from law school, Mr. Acosta worked for the Cook County State’s Attorneys Office in Chicago, Illinois where he gained valuable experience on how the Criminal Justice System works, including the procedural aspects of the criminal justice system. Mr. Acosta also prosecuted dozens of drug cases as well as gun cases and many other types of felony offenses. After working for the...

Steffey Law, P.C. was founded by E.A. "Tres" Steffey III who has worked as an attorney in the property tax service field for over a decade. A 2009 graduate of Florida Coastal School of Law, Tres has focused his practice in the Chicagoland area since graduation. As a long time Chicago area resident, Tres has accumulated a vast knowledge and understanding of the local tax codes and requirements.

I have always cared about children. I was once an elementary school teacher and a special education teacher. I have more than 35 years of experience in the family law area helping people through divorce, custody battles, disputes over parenting time, decision making, relocation, child support, domestic violence, and guardianship. I am constantly deepening and broadening my knowledge and skills in the family law field. I am flexible with your needs and can help you at any step in the process. Let me be the one you turn to as you go through a time...

After working for Edward R.Vrdolyak Ltd.and the Vrdolyak Law Group LLC.for close to 40 years it was time for me to do some things I've always wanted to do.In sterting my own practice I hope to use my vast experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution.