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Brennan and Cavins Win Not Guilty in Orthopedic Malpractice Case Alleging Permanent Nerve Injury and Functional Impairment In Dominant Hand
Brennan Burtker LLC congratulates Partners Mark M. Brennan and Jonathan Cavins in their successful defense of an orthopedic surgeon in a malpractice case in Will County alleging permanent nerve injury

Brennan and Stern Win Not Guilty in Hospital Malpractice Case Alleging Amputation of Fingers
Brennan Burtker LLC congratulates Partners Mark M. Brennan and Rachel S. Stern in their successful defense of a hospital in a malpractice case alleging amputation

Farewell to Joseph A. Camarra
“With a lot of mixed emotions, my mentor and friend Joe Camarra really retired on April 28. Joe was a founding member of the firm

Brennan Burtker Extends A Warm Welcome to Michael A. Code
Michael Code joins Brennan Burtker LLC as Senior Counsel! Mr. Code is an experienced trial attorney who has devoted a majority of his lengthy

Celebrating Brennan Burtker’s 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!
Brennan Burtker is honored to announce the recognition of seven attorneys on the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers List by Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters.

Brennan Burtker Welcomes 6 Attorneys!
Brennan Burtker is excited to welcome 6 Attorneys to its growing firm! Lee Williams, Vito Masciopinto, Kristin Ahmadian, and Peter Strauss join the firm as

Brennan Burtker Notches Pro Bono Appellate Win
Brennan Burtker is proud to announce that the Illinois Appellate Court – Second District recently affirmed the firm’s pro bono trial victory for a defendant

Brennan Burtker Wins Another Not Guilty Verdict in Joseph Camarra’s Final Trial
Brennan Burtker is very proud to announce the defense verdict obtained by Joseph A. Camarra, Of Counsel at Brennan Burtker, in a medical negligence trial

Partners Burtker and Stern Win Not Guilty Verdict in Aneurysm Case
Brennan Burtker is proud to congratulate Partners Robert S. Burtker and Rachel S. Stern for recently obtaining a not guilty verdict for our client, a neurosurgeon, in a medical

Mark M. Brennan and Brennan Burtker Exclusively Honored for Illinois Healthcare Law
We are excited to announce that Brennan Burtker and its Managing Partner, Mark M. Brennan, have been honored as the sole selection to represent Illinois

Brennan Burtker Honors Women Legal Leaders: Role of Leading Women in Law, Strategies for Inclusion
As a part of advancing discussions about influential women in the legal profession, Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC) is hosting a “Women Legal Leaders” webinar in

Eight Brennan Burtker Attorneys, Including Every Partner, Recognized by Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers on Exclusive Lists of 2022 Honorees
Brennan Burtker is honored to celebrate the new year by recognizing its Attorneys who have been honored by Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers for 2022. Each of these publications

Joseph Camarra Recognized as a 2020 ISBA Distinguished Counsellor
Brennan Burtker LLC is proud to announce that Joseph A. Camarra has been recognized as a 2020 ISBA Distinguished Counsellor. This title is conferred upon

Brennan Burtker Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Regional Tier 1 Best Defense Firm for Medical Malpractice in Illinois
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Partners Mark M. Brennan and Anthony J. Longo Invited To National Healthcare Defense Counsel Summit
The firm is pleased to announce that Managing and Founding Partner Mark M. Brennan and co-Founding Partner Anthony J. Longo were invited to participate in
Brennan Burtker Notches Pro Bono Win
The firm congratulates partner Anthony Longo for obtaining dismissal of a civil action on behalf of a pro bono client. In the civil action, one party sued
Longo Co-Authors Illinois Bar Journal Article on Law of the Case Doctrine and Subject Matter Jurisdiction
The firm is proud to announce that one of its partners, Anthony Longo, recently coauthored a significant article with the Illinois Bar Journal this winter. The
Brennan Speaks on Legal Privileges in Medical Malpractice Litigation at One of Chicago’s Top Children’s Hospitals
Managing Partner Mark M. Brennan recently participated in a panel discussion on legal privileges in medical malpractice litigation, and presented a lecture on the unique privileges conferred
Brennan Burtker LLC Celebrates 5 Years of Success!
Brennan Burtker LLC celebrated its 5 year anniversary on July 3, 2020! The firm was founded on the values of hard work, integrity, and mutual
Supreme Court Grants Brennan Burtker Extraordinary Relief
In a matter of first impression, Brennan Burtker has formally challenged the Cook County practice of permitting plaintiffs to amend medical records petitions into medical
Hoffmann Speaks to Rosalind Franklin University Students on Risk Management in the Practice of Physical Therapy
On April 14, 2020, Partner Ken Hoffmann guest lectured to second-year doctoral students in the Physical Therapy program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science on

Brennan Burtker Obtains Not Guilty Verdict in a Three Week Complex Medical Malpractice Trial
Brennan Burtker congratulates Mark Brennan, Rachel Stern, and Jonathan Cavins for their amazing not guilty verdict after a three week medical malpractice trial before Judge Janet Brosnahan. Brennan
A Message From Brennan Burtker Regarding COVID-19
The health and safety of our clients and employees are always our first priority at Brennan Burtker. To that end, all firm employees will work
Longo and Levinsky Secure Judgments in Commercial Case
Brennan Burtker LLC attorneys Anthony Longo and Benjamin Levinsky recently secured judgments against two corporate defendants and an individual for more than $370,000 in a case on the commercial
Nine Brennan Burtker Attorneys Recognized as Illinois Super Lawyers or Illinois Rising Stars for 2020
Brennan Burtker congratulates nine attorneys that have been selected for inclusion as 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers or 2020 Illinois Rising Stars. Mark Brennan, Robert Burtker
Seven Brennan Burtker Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2020
Brennan Burtker is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion as either Leading Lawyers or Emerging Lawyers. Mark Brennan,
Burtker Obtains Not Guilty Verdict in Failure to Diagnose Cancer Case
Brennan Burtker congratulates Bob Burtker for his success in obtaining a not guilty verdict in a medical malpractice trial involving an alleged delay in diagnosing cancer.
Kenneth Hoffmann Elected to Partnership!
Brennan Burtker LLC is pleased and proud to announce that the firm has elected Kenneth Hoffmann to the partnership. Mr. Hoffmann began with the firm in 2016.
Anthony Longo presents at CHRMS
On November 22, 2019, partner Anthony Longo gave a one hour presentation to the Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society at the Conrad Hotel in downtown
Brennan Burtker Challenges Abuse of Voluntary Dismissal Statute
In Illinois, plaintiffs have an unfettered right to voluntarily dismiss a claim and refile it within one year. But plaintiffs only get to do that
Supreme Court Leaves Voluntary Undertaking Doctrine Alone
In a memorable case, Brennan Burtker has prevailed before the Supreme Court of Illinois. After successfully representing a local hospital against allegations of failure to
New Associate Benjamin J. Levinsky
Brennan Burtker is pleased to announce the hire of new Associate Attorney, Benjamin J. Levinsky. Mr. Levinsky is the ninth associate attorney to have joined
Brennan Burtker asks Supreme Court to refuse invitation to expand voluntary undertaking doctrine
Earlier this year, the firm congratulated its attorneys Anthony Longo, Kenneth Hoffmann, and James Kearney for their impressive result before the Illinois Appellate Court. The Appellate Court affirmed summary
Brennan Burtker asks Supreme Court to end long standing Cook County practice
In October, Brennan Burtker attorneys Anthony Longo and Blair Kipnis filed a Petition for Leave to Appeal in the Supreme Court of Illinois challenging a long-standing practice in Cook
Brennan Burtker Hires New Associate Teresa Dettloff
Brennan Burtker is pleased to announce the hire of new Associate Attorney, Teresa Dettloff. Ms. Dettloff is the eighth associate attorney to have joined Brennan
Brennan Burtker Wins Summary Judgment for Hospital in Premises Liability Case
Brennan Burtker congratulates Jonathan E. Cavins in obtaining summary judgment on behalf of one of the firm’s institutional clients, a prominent local children’s hospital, in a premise
Brennan Burtker Wins Appeal in Fetal Burial Case
The firm congratulates partner Anthony Longo and associates Ken Hoffmann and James Kearney for an impressive appellate victory. The case involved allegations that the defendant hospital failed to timely bury plaintiff’s
Brennan Burtker Congratulates Its Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2018
Brennan Burtker is proud to announce that Mark M. Brennan and Robert S. Burtker have been named Super Lawyers in 2018 by Thomson Reuters, and
Brennan Burtker Hires 2 New Associates
Brennan Burtker is proud to announce that Jennifer J. Chwarzynski and James A. Kearney have joined the firm as Associates. Jennifer and James, both recent law school
Partner Mark M. Brennan Speaks at Annual Law Day Conference In Chicago
Brennan Burtker LLC, a Platinum Sponsor of the Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society (“CHRMS”), co-hosted the organization’s “Law Day” Conference on November 17, 2017, in
Brennan Burtker Wins Not Guilty In Orthopedic Malpractice Trial
Brennan Burtker congratulates Mark M. Brennan and Jonathan E. Cavins for their success in obtaining a not guilty verdict in an orthopedic malpractice trial. The
Brennan Burtker Congratulates Its Leading Lawyers and Emerging Leading Lawyers for 2017
Brennan Burtker is proud to announce that Mark M. Brennan, Robert S. Burtker, Joseph A. Camarra and Jane McAtee have been honored as “Leading Lawyers”
Brennan Burtker LLC Wins Another Appeal
The firm congratulates Anthony Longo and Sherita Glover on their impressive August 15, 2017 victory in the appellate court. The case involved allegations of assault and battery
Brennan Burtker LLC Wins Directed Verdict At Trial
The firm congratulates Robert Burtker and Rachel Stern on winning a directed verdict just prior to closing arguments in a medical malpractice case involving the
Brennan Burtker LLC Wins Employment Case in Seventh Circuit
The firm congratulates founders Robert Burtker and Anthony Longo for an impressive win before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. At the district court level,
Brennan Burtker LLC Wins Summary Judgment On Apparent Agency
The firm congratulates Joe Camarra, Anthony Longo, and Blair Kipnis for winning a critical summary judgment in the Circuit Court of Cook County recently. Plaintiff
Brennan Burtker LLC Wins Summary Judgment In Pediatric Spine Case on Proximate Cause
Brennan Burtker is pleased to announce a victory on behalf of its clients in a pediatric spine case involving a paralyzed patient. Mark M. Brennan
Jane A. McAtee to Present at Digestive Disease Week
On May 7, 2017, Jane A. McAtee, Of Counsel at Brennan Burtker LLC, will present at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago, Illinois, the world’s largest gathering
Jane A. McAtee To Present At 42nd Annual March of Dimes Perinatal Nursing Conference
On March 7, 2017, Jane A. McAtee, Of Counsel at Brennan Burtker LLC, will present at the 42nd Annual March of Dimes Perinatal Nursing Conference. Ms.
Rachel Stern and Jonathan Cavins Elected Partners
Brennan Burtker LLC is pleased and proud to announce that the firm has elected Rachel Stern and Jonathan Cavins to the partnership. Jonathan E. Cavins
Brennan Burtker LLC Prevails in Arbitration
The firm congratulates partner Daniel J. Pylman on the successful defense of a defendant landowner sued for breaching a construction contract. Plaintiff, a general contractor, alleged the