The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Lisa Ciharan of Anesi Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Illinois, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in the field. Membership in this exclusive organization…
Partners Jeffrey M. Alter and Douglas A. Colby along with Associate Hayley G. Slefo of Anesi Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. wrote an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of Illinois on behalf of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA). The brief makes an argument against crediting the plaintiff with a 25% workers’ compensation fee on future medical benefits….
Anesi Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. secured a record settlement of $2.1 million for the wrongful death of Nita Anthony. The financial recovery will be awarded to the victim’s four surviving children. On February 17, 2003, Anthony, 24, died from comprehension asphyxiation injuries at the E2 Nightclub during an event promoted, endorsed, and hosted…
Chicago, IL – August 7, 2017 – Hunter Wolfe, 17, of Streator, IL, tragically died Monday, July 17, 2017, while participating in a work/study program at Luckey Transfer, LLC, 918 Porter St., Streator IL. The Livingston County, IL, Coroner Danny Watson completed an autopsy on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. The Coroner stated that electrocution was…
ANESI OZMON partners Michael L. Teich and Steven A. Berman secured a $10.03 million settlement in a construction negligence case on behalf of a 32-year old ironworker from Local 393 in Aurora, Illinois. Three defendants agreed to pay $9.55 million on August 23, 2019, after five days of trial before the Honorable Judge Ruben Castillo in U.S. District Court…
After a car accident or other unfortunate event, you are required to notify your insurance company. What you may not realize is that insurance companies and their adjusters don’t have your best interests in mind. Like any business – and a big one at that – the insurance company is focused on its bottom line….
Anesi Ozmon is pleased to announce that Scott C. Sands has joined the firm as a Partner and Tracey L. Schroeder has joined the firm as an Associate. Scott C. Sands has more than 30 years of experience in the area of personal injury litigation and trial law and has earned a national reputation as an expert and leader…
Congratulations to Anesi Ozmon associate Patrick Blum on his induction into the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry, profiling individuals for their noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in their fields. Marquis Who’s Who identifies accomplished, seasoned professionals, chronicling their many great achievements, and has recognized Patrick for his distinguished career as a personal injury attorney. Patrick obtained his Bachelor of…
May 15, 2018, Anesi Ozmon Partners Steven A. Berman and Brian D. Teven, obtained a $4.55 million settlement in a multi-defendant personal injury action. Anesi Ozmon filed suit on behalf of a 55-year-old, Chicago resident, self-employed in trucking, who suffered severe and permanent injuries after he was caused to lose control of his motorcycle on…
-Defendants to pay the plaintiff for injuries resulting in open-heart surgery to replace two valves – Partner Michael L. Teich and Associate Patrick J. Blum secured a $2.5 million settlement in a medical malpractice case on behalf of a 50-year old woman from Lake County, IL. Two defendants agreed to pay $2.5 million on January…
Partner Steven A. Berman and Associate Melanie J. VanOverloop of Anesi Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd. secured a significant verdict of $1.2 million on behalf of their client, a Local 74 Bricklayer who suffered an open fracture to the tibia bone in his leg. On the date of the injury, the Plaintiff was standing…
On Thursday, October 10, 2013, the Diversity Scholarship Foundation (DSF) honored two of Anesi Ozmon Rodin Novak & Kohen, Ltd.’s attorneys, Jennifer P. Irmen and Melanie VanOverloop with its coveted “Advocate for Diversity Award” for not only promoting diversity within the legal profession but also for inspiring others to follow their example at its Annual…
