Kristin concentrates her practice in workers’ compensation defense. She vigorously represents employers and insurance carriers throughout all stages of litigated matters. Her knowledge in handling cases on behalf of both petitioners and respondents gives her a unique advantage when it comes to counseling, evaluating, and developing practical and effective defense […]

Please join us in welcoming our new attorney Matthew Hobson. Mat concentrates his practice in workers’ compensation and general liability. Prior to joining Downey & Lenkov, he handled plaintiff’s employment and workers’ compensation litigation, which uniquely positions him to provide strategic and effective counsel to clients. He also practiced in […]

By: Mary T. Yong The Illinois First District Appellate Court recently issued a ruling in National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford and Continental Insurance Company v. Visual Pak Company, Inc. that clarified coverage issues in favor of insurers denying coverage related to claims brought pursuant to the Illinois Biometric Privacy […]

Please join us in welcoming our new attorneys Mary Yong, David Ryan, Donn LaHaie and Kealia Hollingsworth. Illinois Mary has extensive experience in general insurance defense matters, including property, casualty, product liability and transportation claims. David is a highly respected lawyer with over 30 years of experience in handling complex […]

By: Jessica Jackler Recently, several new paid leave laws were enacted in Illinois including the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLFWA), the new Cook County Leave Ordinance, and the new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance. The PLFWA is entirely new and became effective […]

Income Member, Brian A. Rosenblatt is the Editor-in-Chief of the ABA’s Forum on Entertainment and Sports Law Industries’ quarterly law journal, The Entertainment and Sports Lawyer. One of the articles previously published on the Music Modernization Act was recently cited as authority by the 9th Circuit.   Check out the […]

Nine attorneys at Downey & Lenkov have been recognized by Super Lawyers® as leading practitioners in their fields. Ten attorneys have also been selected for Leading Lawyers’ 2024 rankings. Capital Members Rich Lenkov and Storrs Downey; Income Members Margery Newman and Brian Rosenblatt; Associate Jessica Jacker; and Of Counsel Samuel […]

Of Counsel, Samuel Levine, will be presenting at the upcoming Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Construction Law Section Two-Part Online Program. The event will focus on the topic – “Single-Family Residential Construction: The Owner’s Perspective” in construction law.  Topics covered: Pay applications,  Escrow disbursements,  Punch lists,  Lien waivers  Date: Wednesday, […]

Julius joined Downey and Lenkov five years ago and we were fortunate enough to gain his expertise in real estate, construction, and mechanics lien law. His leadership in these practice areas has been unmeasurable. Along with his illustrious 64-year career as an attorney, Julius actively proposed new and changed existing […]

By: Jeanne Hoffmann The Illinois Supreme Court recently issued its opinion in Acuity v. M/I Homes of Chi., LLC, 2023 IL 129087, taking a full about-face from Illinois precedent on the issue of whether CGL coverage for “property” damage” caused by an “occurrence” can be found if the only damage […]