The law firm's focus revolves around the principle that one does not have to be adversarial to be an effective advocate. Most disputes can be resolved without going to court through proper and early evaluation of the disputes risks and strengths if it is tried to a jury. Limited focus evaluations are provided upon request for the analysis of strategy, evaluation of the discovery and trial readiness status and dispute value, the use of alternate dispute resolution methods and managing the clients' expectations. This law firm offers evaluation of matters, counseling regarding evaluation, strategy or readiness of disputes and litigation, and mediation and arbitration services, and expert witness services evaluating the reasonableness and necessity of legal bills, to help clients meet these goals.
Experience: 26 years as a trial attorney in over 27 different state and federal courts throughout the United States. Successfully litigated cases in the fields of pattern and complex civil litigation, commercial contract disputes, class actions, commercial fraud and misrepresentation, failed acquisition litigation, product liability, personal injury and catastrophic business loss litigation. Preventive law counseling in the areas of product safety, document management, technology and cost recovery. Evaluation and expert witness services regarding reasonableness and necessity of case legal fees in question by the client. Certified mediator and experienced arbitrator. Nationally featured speaker and author on trial practices and litigation management. See the "Presentations and Publications" page for the list of articles and events to date. Serving the Chicagoland area courts and analysis of cases nationwide.
In 2008, Lori Iwan was named a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Illinois College of Law. Since 2006, Ms. Iwan continues to be named one of the top 50 Leading Women Lawyers in Illinois and one of the top 50 Leading Women Business Lawyers in Illinois by the Leading Lawyers Network.She has been named an Illinois “Super Lawyer” since 2006 to the present in the field of Business Litigation and Products Liability by Law & Politics Magazine.
