Aronberg Goldgehn has a proven record of success representing new and existing clients on appeal following a trial court ruling, whether protecting a successful trial court result or obtaining the reversal of an adverse judgment. Aronberg Goldgehn appellate litigators have successfully prosecuted and defended appeals in both State and Federal appellate courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court. The appellate litigation team is well-versed in the nuisance rules of appellate procedure, and can guide a litigant from the filing of a Notice of Appeal through an appellate opinion and, if necessary, the process and defenses against a Petition for Rehearing and/or Petition for Certification to Appeal to the Illinois or United States Supreme Courts.

The Aronberg Goldgehn appellate team understands that an appellate argument is only as good as the written brief, and is committed to the diligence and attention to detail needed for a persuasive argument. Aronberg Goldgehn uses a team approach and utilizes its resources and years of experience to make sure no stone is left unturned before a brief is filed. Oral argument is often the last step in the appellate process, and the lead litigator will participate in mock panels to be prepared to answer any questions that the judges may have in order to present the argument in the best light possible.

Aronberg Goldgehn represents individuals as well as small and medium-sized business owners on appeal, and will serve as appellate counsel whether Aronberg Goldgehn was counsel of record at the trial level or is being newly retained to prosecute or defend an appeal.
 

MBK Services, Inc. v. Cole Taylor Bank, et al
No. 12-3026 (Il. 1st Dist. Sept. 26, 2013)

The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the trial court’s granting of the lender’s motion for summary judgment, finding that a bank’s perfected security interest in the borrower’s collateral, including the proceeds of a sale of a borrower’s assets after an assignment for the benefit creditors, is superior to a business creditor’s claim to such proceeds, even if such proceeds were “supposed” to be held in trust by the borrower.


O'Hare Ground Transport Facility v. FirstMerit Bank, et al
2013 IL App (1st) 121428-U

The court affirmed the trial court’s rulings that defendant bank was not responsible to pay $1,000,000.00 for uncollateralized letters of credit issued by the failed predecessor bank. The court held that the purchase and assumption agreement governing the FDIC’s take-over did not provide that the successor bank would assume liability for letters of credit.


Trustees of the Electricians' Salary Deferral Plan, et al. v. Pamela Wright
No. 11-2051 (U.S. 8th Cir., August 21, 2012)

We prevailed on a competing claim for ERISA benefits, which a deceased electrical worker had intended to leave to his cousin. Another relative of the deceased claimed that the deceased was not of sound mind when he changed the beneficiary on his pension plan to his cousin. The case was initially filed with the pension plan administrator, then to the pension plan’s appeals committee. From there, it was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, where we obtained summary judgment for our client. On appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the Eighth Circuit affirmed the District Court’s decision, allowing our client to obtain the benefits of the plan.


St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. E.R.A. Oxford
572 F.3d 893 (11th Cir. 2009)

In a significant decision involving "professional services" coverage provided under a real estate professional errors and omissions insurance policy, the court reversed the trial court's summary judgment in favor of a real estate broker and directed the trial court to enter summary judgment for the insurer. The court held that the broker's conduct in connection with aborted business mergers was not part of the broker's "professional services" and therefore was not within the policy's coverage.


Farmers Ins. Co. v. St. Paul Mercury Ins. Co.
482 F.3d 976 (7th Cir. 2007)

The court affirmed the District Court's summary judgment in favor of the defendant employment practices liability insurer, finding that claims against the plaintiff employer for violations of the Illinois Minimum Wage Act were not covered under the insurance policy.


Trippe Mfg. Co. v. Niles Audio Corp.
401 F.3d 529 (3rd Cir. 2005)

The Court reversed the District Court’s decision compelling the Plaintiff to arbitrate the Defendant’s multi-million dollar successor-liability claims in arbitration. The Court held that the Plaintiff had not assumed responsibility for the Defendant’s claims and thus was not bound to arbitrate them.


Methode Electronics, Inc. v. Adam Technologies, Inc.
371 F.3d 923 (7th Cir. 2004)

The Court, based on a legal theory that was not raised by trial counsel, affirmed the District Court’s imposition of sanctions against Plaintiff.


Neuma, Inc. v. AMP, Inc.
259 F.3d 864 (7th Cir. 2001)

The Court reversed the District Court’s decision dismissing the Plaintiff’s ERISA and negligent misrepresentation claims.


Traveler's Ins. Co. v. Eljer Mfg., Inc.
197 Ill. 2d 278 (2001)

The Supreme Court held that the mere installation of a defective plumbing system did not, within the meaning of a comprehensive general liability insurance policy, constitute “physical injury to tangible property” unless and until the system leaked. This decision expressly overruled an Illinois Appellate Court decision that had been the law in Illinois for more than a decade.


Williams v. Hall
288 Ill. App. 3d 917 (1st Dist. 1997)

In this wrongful death action, the Court affirmed the trial court’s setting aside of a $1 million verdict in favor of the Plaintiff. The Court held that the Defendant’s employee was acting outside the scope of his employment at the time of the accident in question and, therefore, the Defendant could not be held vicariously liable for its employee’s conduct.


Saunders v. Michigan Ave. Nat'l Bank
278 Ill. App. 3d 307 (1st Dist. 1996)

In this frequently-cited opinion, the Court affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the Plaintiff’s Complaint for, among other things violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act.


Elmer Miller, Inc. v. Landis
253 Ill. App. 3d 129 (1st Dist. 1993)

The Court affirmed the trial court’s entry of a preliminary injunction against the Defendant, holding that the Plaintiff had established that its customer list constituted a trade secret within the meaning of the Illinois Trade Secrets Act.

Aronberg Goldgehn Adds Noted Health Care Attorney Judith S. Sherwin to Firm's Chicago Office
08.30.21

Full-service law firm Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to announce the addition of Judith S. Sherwin to the firm's Chicago office.... Read More


35 Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Honored as Leading and Emerging Lawyers in 2021 Lists
02.09.21

Leading Lawyers Network recognizes 35 Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys in the 2021 Leading and Emerging Lawyer lists.... Read More


Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
01.29.21

Aronberg Goldgehn congratulates its 18 attorneys that have been selected to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.... Read More


John C. Sciaccotta and Alan S. Wernick Serving as Mediators for the Chicago Bar Association's Newly Launched Mediation Service
09.16.20

John is one of the co-founders of the CBA's Mediation Service.... Read More


John C. Sciaccotta Serving on the Faculty of the CBA's "Advanced Workshop for Improved Negotiation and Mediation Skills: Sophisticated Strategies for In-Person and Virtual Mediation
08.17.20

This Chicago Bar Association virtual workshop takes place November 11-12, 2020.... Read More


Maryam Arfeen Appointed to Illinois State Bar Association's Newly Formed Special Committee on Racial Inequality
07.22.20

The Committee was created to provide guidance, coordination, prioritization and accountability of the ISBA structure to advance racial equality.... Read More


Twenty-Nine Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Illinois Leading Lawyers
07.08.20

Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, De Preter, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, J. Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, T. Nelson, C. Niro, B. Niro, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Warren, Wernick, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Six Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
07.08.20

Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers and Lindsay P. Lollio have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2020 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Nate Lichtenstein Co-Presenting "Valuation of Closely Held Businesses" at a Decalogue Society Of Lawyers CLE Program
03.05.20

Nate will present on March 5, 2020, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.... Read More


Eight Aronberg Goldgehn Members Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.29.20

Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Julie A. Johnson, Bill Niro John C. Sciaccotta, Blooma Stark and Michael A. Zaslavsky have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2020.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.29.20

Staci Balbirer, Amy Gibson, Ben Haskin, David Johnson, Lindsay Lollio, Tim Nelson and Chris Niro have been named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Benjamin E. Haskin Promoted to Member at Aronberg Goldgehn
01.14.20

Ben is a business litigation attorney who specializes in assisting small and medium sized companies realize practical solutions to business disputes.... Read More


Amy Gibson Moderating a Panel at the CBA's "A New Year, A Fresh Perspective on Issues Under the Americans with Disabilities Act" Seminar
01.08.20

Amy will moderate the "ADA at 30" panel on Jan. 9, 2020.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Further Expands Its Intellectual Property Practice With the Addition of Patent Lawyer Matthew "Chip" De Preter
11.27.19

Chip De Preter has joined Aronberg Goldgehn as a Member, expanding the capabilities of the firm's growing intellectual property practice to include patent prosecution services.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr With Its 2019 Inspiration Award
08.15.19

Rebecca accepted the award at the Fourth Annual Inspiration Award Reception hosted by the Aronberg Goldgehn Women's Initiative.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women Attorneys Volunteer at Sarah's Circle
05.03.19

On April 24, 2019, a group of Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative members volunteered at Sarah's Circle in Chicago's Uptown Community, providing dinner service for their residents... Read More


Twenty-Three Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers in Illinois
03.20.19

Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.19.19

Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2019 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Michael J. Hayes, Sr., a Prominent Regulatory and Commercial Litigation Attorney, Has Joined Aronberg Goldgehn
02.07.19

Over the past 25-plus years in private practice, he has focused his practice on litigation and government relations, including multistate regulatory actions..... Read More


Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Julie Johnson, John Sciaccotta, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.25.19

Only 5 percent of Illinois attorneys are named Super Lawyers.... Read More


Staci Balbirer, Amy Gibson, Ben Haskin, David Johnson, Amber LaFevers, Lindsay Lollio and Tim Nelson Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.24.19

No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Illinois are named to Rising Stars.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Hosting the CBA's Alliance for Women's Annual Holiday Party
11.02.18

On Dec. 6, 2018, the firm will host and sponsor the Chicago Bar Association's Alliance for Women's Annual Holiday Party.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Sarah Alter With Its 2018 Inspiration Award
08.17.18

Sarah Alter, President and CEO of the Network of Executive Women (NEW), accepted the award at the Third Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Hosting the Legal Netlink Alliance's Spring 2018 Meeting
04.30.18

On May 17, 2018, the Legal Netlink Alliance will kick off its 2018 Spring meeting with a cocktail reception in the offices of Aronberg Goldgehn.... Read More


Five Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18

Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Twenty Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18

Twenty-one Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys have been named Leading Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More


Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky Named "Super Lawyers" By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.25.18

Aronberg Goldgehn members Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank, Thomas K. Hanekamp, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2018.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.24.18

Staci L. Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named "Rising Stars" by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Businesswoman Rowena Zimmers With Its 2017 Inspiration Award
10.17.17

Rowena Zimmers accepted Aronberg Goldgehn's 2017 Inspiration Award at its 2nd Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More


Amy Gibson Named in Crain's List of The Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago
08.01.17

Aronberg Goldgehn Member Amy M. Gibson has been listed in Crain's Custom Media's inaugural edition of The Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago.... Read More


Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.27.17

Eighteen of the firm's members have been named Leading Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 5 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More


Four Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.26.17

Amy Gibson, Julie Johnson, Tim Nelson and Amber LaFevers have been named Emerging Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 2 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More


Ben Haskin Co-Presenting "Admitting Complex Electronic Materials Into Evidence"
02.21.17

Aronberg Goldgehn attorney Benjamin Haskin will co-present "Admitting Complex Electronic Materials into Evidence" at the Du Page County Courthouse on March 10.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.23.17

Staci L. Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Julie A. Johnson, Amber O. LaFevers and Timothy R. Nelson have been named "Rising Stars" by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky Named "Super Lawyers" By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.23.17

Aronberg Goldgehn members Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2017.... Read More


John Sciaccotta Serving as Co-Chair of the Host Committee for the 2016 Reception Held By The Committee for Retention of Judges in Cook County
09.14.16

Aronberg Goldgehn member Larry Stein is also a member of the committee hosting the reception on September 26, 2016.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Sponsoring the 18th Annual Illinois Bar Foundation Gala
09.07.16

Aronberg Goldgehn is honored to be the Northern Illinois University Fellowship Sponsor for the Illinois Bar Foundation's 2016 Gala, where Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be presented with the 2016 Distinguished Award for Excellence.... Read More


John Sciaccotta Elected to Membership in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
08.08.16

Litigator John C. Sciaccotta has been elected a Member of the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Hosts Its Inaugural Inspiration Award Luncheon
08.01.16

Ulta Beauty General Counsel Jodi Caro Honored With the 2016 Inspiration Award... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Wins Appeal Creating Precedent That Receipt of Account Statement Is Sufficient to Put an Account Holder on Notice of Discrepancies or Wrongful Activity
06.01.16

Aronberg Goldgehn litigation attorneys Nathan H. Lichtenstein and Benjamin E. Haskin have obtained a victory in the Illinois Appellate Court.... Read More


Appellate Win By Nate Lichtenstein and Ben Haskin Featured In Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
05.31.16

Aronberg attorneys Nathan Lichtenstein and Benjamin Haskin's victory for a bank client is featured in the May 31 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.... Read More


Nate Lichtenstein a Panel Speaker at The American Business Appraisers National Network's Annual Conference
05.09.16

Trial lawyer Nathan Lichtenstein and his fellow panelists will present "Tips & Techniques to Defend Your Position."... Read More


Insurance Coverage Update - Illinois Appellate Court Rejects Insurer's Cooperation Clause Defense Absent Due Diligence and Substantial Prejudice
08.05.15

American Access Casualty Co. v. Alassouli reaffirms the difficult standard insurers must meet in Illinois when disclaiming coverage based on the breach of a policy's cooperation clause.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Appoints New Practice Group Chairs
07.29.15

Nate Lichtenstein and Amy Rapoport Gibson Will Lead the Commercial Litigation Group; Paul Gilman and Tim Nelson, Business Law & Transactions... Read More


Chris Bannon Quoted in Illinois Bar Journal Article, "Women in the Law; Making the Ask"
07.23.15

Aronberg Goldgehn Co-Managing Member Christopher J. Bannon and others address what firms can do to ensure that female attorneys' compensation and opportunities keep pace with their talent and commitment.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Ranked No. 1 for Having the Highest Percentage of Women Associates Among Illinois' Largest Firms
07.14.15

Chicago Lawyer magazine' has published the results of its annual diversity survey of the largest law firms in Illinois, and Aronberg Goldgehn has been ranked No. 1 in one analysis of the statistics.... Read More


Chris Bannon Presenting at ISBA Seminar, "Because You're Worth It! Achieving Advancement & Fair Compensation in the Legal Profession"
04.01.15

On May 7, 2015, Aronberg Goldgehn Co-Managing Member Christopher J. Bannon and his fellow panelists will present "Rising Above the Stats: Defining and Encouraging Success for Women Attorneys and Methods for Achieving It."... Read More


Insurance Coverage Update - Rescission & the Innocent Insured Doctrine
02.25.15

In a much-anticipated decision that impacts liability insurers' ability to obtain policy rescission, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on February 20, 2015 that the "innocent insured" doctrine does not apply to rescission cases.... Read More


Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Illinois
01.12.15

Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank and Blooma Stark have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers; Amber N. LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson named ‘Rising Stars.'... Read More


Lisa Brodsky, Tim Nelson and Amy Gibson Elected New Members
01.01.15

Aronberg Goldgehn has elected Lisa J. Brodsky, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson as Members of the firm, effective January 1, 2015.... Read More


Nate Lichtenstein and Ben Haskin Granted Motion for Directed Finding to Secure a Trial Victory
10.21.14

Aronberg Goldgehn litigators Nathan H. Lichtenstein and Benjamin Haskin obtained the rare feat of directed finding to secure a trial victory for a long-time client.... Read More


Amy Rapoport Gibson to Present Winning the "Battle of the Forms" to Association of Corporate Counsel
04.23.14

Amy Rapoport Gibson will present at the May meeting of the Association of Corporate Counsel on Winning the "Battle of the Forms"... Read More


Amber LaFevers, Tim Nelson and Amy Gibson Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.13.14

Amber LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson have been designated as Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Billy Garmisa and Blooma Stark Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.13.14

Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank, William J. Garmisa and Blooma Stark have been selected as Super Lawyers by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Billy Garmisa and Blooma Stark Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers
08.29.13

Aronberg Goldgehn members Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank, William J. Garmisa and Blooma Stark have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More


Amy Gibson, Tim Nelson and Julie Neubauer Named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers
08.29.13

Aronberg Attorneys Amy M. Rapoport Gibson, Timothy R. Nelson and Julie A. Neubauer and have been designated Rising Stars in Illinois by Super Lawyers.... Read More


Insurance Coverage Update - Illinois Appellate Court Finds Insurer's Failure to Sufficiently Monitor Defense Counsel Is Breach of Duty to Defend
05.01.13

The Illinois Appellate Court held that an insurer breached its duty to defend when it hired defense counsel but did not take sufficient action to ensure that counsel provided an "actual defense" for the insured. Consequently the court found the insurer liable for damages in an amount well in excess of the policy limits.... Read More


Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers' and Rising Stars' in Illinois
01.04.13

Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to announce that four attorneys were selected as Illinois ‘Super Lawyers' for 2013 and four attorneys were designated as ‘Rising Stars' in Illinois by Super Lawyers magazine.... Read More


Lisa Brodsky and Amy Rapoport Gibson Win ERISA Appeal in 8th Circuit Court
08.21.12

Aronberg Goldgehn litigators Lisa J. Brodsky and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson have obtained an appellate court victory before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit in IBEW Pension Plan v Wright and Walker.... Read More


Benjamin Haskin Joins Aronberg Goldgehn as an Associate
12.09.11


Chris Bannon Obtains Appellate Court Ruling for Accountants' Professional Liability Insurer
11.24.09

Christopher Bannon has obtained an appellate court victory for a professional liability insurer in a Louisiana suit over insurance coverage for an accountant accused of securities laws violations and related wrongful acts.... Read More