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David E. Schwartz Appointed Judge in DuPage County

On September 26, 2018, Chief Circuit Judge Daniel P. Guerin announced that David E. Schwartz, J.D., a partner at Schwartz Jambois, has been appointed to the position of Associate Judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County, Illinois. Schwartz fills the vacancy created by the resignation of John W. Demling.

Of Mr. Schwartz’s appointment, Appellate Court Justice Terrence Lavin said, “Dave Schwartz has the right combination of brains, heart and judgment that one wants to see in a judge. I’m confident that his new colleagues will enjoy his professional presence on the DuPage County bench.”

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Craig Mannarino and Amanda Brasfield Obtain $19.2M Verdict

A Cook County Jury awarded the plaintiff represented by Craig Mannarino and Amanda Brasfield $19.2M in a medical malpractice wrongful death case for the death of a couple’s first child, who died from birth injuries related to meconium aspiration syndrome. For a full description of case, click here. Mannarino-Brasfield Wrongful Death Verdict.

WBAI president and KJS partner

Kristin Barnette McCarthy poses with three local members of the judiciary who were honored at the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois judicial reception at the Chicago Cultural Center

The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois held its annual judicial reception where three local members of the judiciary were honored. Pictured is WBAI President Kristin Barnette McCarthy (second from left), and partner at Schwartz Jambois, with the honorees: Cook County Circuit Judge Clare Elizabeth McWilliams (left), U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Kendall (second from right) and 1st District Appellate Justice Terrence J. Lavin.

Personal Injury Attorney, Tim J. Ashe Settles a $4M Textiles Equipment Injury Case

Personal Injury Attorney, Tim J. Ashe Settles a $4M Textiles Equipment Injury Case and is featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. To learn more about Tim, please visit his bio at: Timothy J. Ash

Personal Injury Attorney Craig P. Mannarino, inducted into IATL

Personal Injury Attorney, Craig P. Mannarino, was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at their Annual Meeting held April 5-8, 2017.

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