KOZACKY WEITZEL MCGRATH, P.C. - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Co - Managing Partner of KWM
- Managing Partner of KWM
Alastar S. McGrath is the co-managing partner of KWM. His practice involves business-related litigation, including employment and professional liability defense. Mr. McGrath has tried cases in federal and state courts representing corporate entities, insurance companies, government entities and high net-worth individuals in industries including insurance, construction/housing, transportation, healthcare and technology.
Mr. McGrath has experience in a wide variety of complex litigation matters, ranging from the successful defense of a wage and hour class action that was upheld by the Illinois Appellate Court, to the successful defense of a public entity against a $300 million commercial disparagement claim. He is a member of the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar and is active in providing pro-bono services.
"The biggest compliment I can pay to KWM attorneys is that we consistently, and without hesitation, return to them whenever we need representation in litigation."
Alastar S. McGrath is the co-managing partner of KWM. His practice involves business-related litigation, including professional liability defense.
Since opening our doors in 1997, Kozacky Weitzel McGrath, P.C. has grown to become a full-service law firm that counsels businesses, professionals and insurance companies from around the globe in every area of the law. Our goal in representing every client remains the same: to contribute to the client's overall success by providing the highest quality legal services attainable. We are able to represent clients of all sizes. Our attorneys are motivated and efficient, which always provides us with a leg up on the competition in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Arthur J. Murphy III brings over 20 years of experience as an attorney in real estate and construction litigation and transactions.
Caitlin Brown received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and minor degrees in both philosophy and law and society from St. Bonaventure University in Western New York in 2015. She then began her journey to the Midwest and graduated from Michigan State University College of Law in 2018. Upon graduation, Caitlin began her legal career in her favorite city, Chicago.
At KWM, Caitlin focuses her litigation practice on commercial transactions, contract disputes, insurance law, and transportation law, including admiralty law and maritime law. She also handles a variety of other matters, including corporate advisory work and real estate.
Prior to KWM, Caitlin worked as an associate attorney at another boutique Chicago law firm for two and a half years and managed that firm during her last year. In her free time, Caitlin volunteers with the Illinois Environmental Council's Young Professionals Board by advocating for policies that create healthy environments across Illinois.
Job Titles:
- of Counsel
- Counsel With KWM
Chris M. Saternus is a sole practitioner and of counsel with KWM. He practices in the areas of business transactions and tax and estate planning.
Mr. Saternus began his career in public accounting, where he specialized in tax planning and consulting for closely held businesses and their owners and in partnership taxation for tax shelters.
Deborah Hill represents clients in real estate transactions, including licenses, leases, property sales and acquisitions. She also represents landlords in the leasing of space to telecommunications carriers.
Gregory Q. Hill concentrates his practice in the area of health law, counseling individuals, practice groups and hospitals on regulatory and employment-based issues. He also litigates numerous employment-based claims as well as arbitration.
Mr. Hill taught at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago from 2005-2015, where he received the only faculty appointment as a lawyer in the medical school.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Co - Managing Partner of KWM
Jerome Weitzel is the co-managing partner of KWM. His practice is a unique blend of both trial and transactional representation. He has extensive experience litigating cases in state and federal court in the fields of employment, real estate, construction, manufacturing, telecom, professional liability and probate. He has argued numerous appeals before the First, Fifth, Seventh and Eleventh Federal Circuits. He represents businesses large and small as well as individuals, for whom he drafts and negotiates contracts related to employment and the purchase and sale of goods and services.
Jerome received the elite distinction of being named on the 2019 Top 100 Jury Verdicts in Illinois and then received the honor of being listed on the 2021 Super Lawyers list.
Jerome R. Weitzel the co-managing partner of KWM. He is a trial attorney concentrating his practice in the field of commercial litigation, with a focus on construction and real estate law.
"I have worked with the partners at KWM on several litigation matters and have always found them to be sound in judgement and excellent in arguing our companies' positions. They are very strategic in positioning our case for the best results."
Marilyn Dunn represents clients in real estate transactions including commercial leases, property acquisitions, and mortgage financing.
Mary T. Yong focuses on defending professional liability and employment claims, representing clients in both state and federal courts from pre-litigation to trial. In addition, Ms. Yong has extensive experience in general insurance defense matters, defending against property, casualty and transportation claims. Ms. Yong further defends state court rulings and judgments obtained on behalf of her clients before the Illinois appellate courts. Ms. Yong's practice includes defending clients at mediation and arbitration throughout Illinois.
"The biggest compliment I can pay to KWM attorneys is that we consistently, and without hesitation, return to them whenever we need representation in litigation."
Paul J. Kozacky focuses his practice on commercial, admiralty and transportation litigation, representing a wide array of corporate and individual clients in their business disputes.