We are pleased to announce that Chris Puckelwartz has been elected to Income Member. Chris has been a longtime valuable asset to our General Liability team, having successfully represented many of the largest corporations and retail chains in the U.S. He is especially noted for his thoroughness, due diligence and exploring early, […]

Of Counsel Samuel Levine has been appointed President of the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA). SOICA recognizes Illinois lawyers who are distinguished for their skill, experience, and professional conduct in the practice of construction law. Members discuss social and economic forces affecting the construction industry, as well as laws […]

By: Jessica Jackler On 10/12/22, an Illinois federal jury in Rogers v. BNSF Ry. Co., N.D. Ill., No. 19-cv-03083, awarded $228 million to a class of more than 45,000 truck drivers in the first biometrics privacy class action to go to trial in Illinois. In reaching its verdict, the jury […]

Margery Newman has been invited to join the Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates – Chicago Board of Directors. ASA Chicago is an independent, nonprofit trade association representing the subcontracting industry and its affiliates. ASA Chicago is devoted to providing its members education, networking opportunities, and government advocacy affecting all subcontractors […]

Capital member Kirsten Kaiser Kus and of counsel Werner Sabo were recognized by their peers in the 29th Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Kirsten was honored for her high-caliber work in workers’ compensation defense for the fourth consecutive year. Werner was highlighted for his work in construction litigation for the second consecutive year. Both […]

Downey & Lenkov is proud to participate in USLI’s October Together—Stronger Together Silent Auction benefiting Breastcancer.org. October Together is a month of fundraisers and events where all proceeds benefit Breastcancer.org, a non-profit organization that helps women and their families by providing expert medical information about breast health and breast cancer, […]

Downey & Lenkov firm is on a roll! In the past 2 months we have secured several favorable Illinois court and arbitration panel decisions. These state and appellate court decisions include successful summary judgment and other dispositive motions on a variety of matters ranging from employment to construction defect to […]

Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was recently quoted in “Paying It Forward” for CLM Magazine as part of Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)’s 15th anniversary celebration. The article highlights advice from former CLM Professional of the Year Award winners to current CLM members and fellows fresh in their membership […]

Downey & Lenkov proudly sponsored the Annual St. Louis Claim Manager’s Council Golf Tournament benefiting Operation Food Search (OFS) and Kids’ Chance of Missouri on August 4. Income member Emily Schlecte participated in the tournament.  OFS is a hunger relief organization that provides free food, nutrition education and innovative programs […]

Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus was featured in an interview with Leaders Voice USA. Kirsten discussed her vast experience in workers’ compensation and general liability, her growth in the legal field and the full perspective she has gained from representing plaintiffs to now vigorously defending her clients on the insurance […]