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Much Shelist Welcomes Five New Attorneys, Expands Health Care and
Construction Law Practices
We recognize that health care and related issues are at the forefront of our nation's concerns today, and that significant changes are on the horizon in the regulatory environment. Likewise, the downturn in the U.S. economy has created untold challenges in the real estate industry, marked by increasing litigation in the construction arena. In this difficult environment, Much Shelist has chosen to grow strategically by bringing highly experienced attorneys who bolster our ability to address our clients' needs in these critical areas.
- Frances D. Meehan (Special Counsel, Business & Finance) focuses her practice on the health care industry, including legal and regulatory issues affecting nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, supportive-living facilities, hospices, home health agencies and other providers. Fran has represented over 90 nursing facilities (with a combined total of more than 15,000 beds) in a broad range of licensing, certification, operational and patient care matters.
- Robert K. Neiman (Principal, Litigation & Dispute Resolution) is an experienced litigator who focuses his practice on health care regulatory counseling and litigation, employment-related counseling and litigation, and commercial litigation, including insurance coverage matters and other business disputes. Bob's clients include long-term care facilities, assisted-living facilities, supportive-living facilities, home health care agencies, ambulatory surgical centers and sleep centers, as well as individual physicians and physician groups.
- Kevin J. Ryan (Principal, Business & Finance) concentrates his practice on legal and regulatory issues facing the health care industry. Kevin's clients include hospitals, nursing homes, surgery centers and physician groups, as well as other provider organizations and businesses, such as management organizations, staffing companies and employee outsourcing organizations.
- Scott J. Smith (Special Counsel, Litigation & Dispute Resolution) focuses his practice on construction law, with particular emphasis on design and construction-defect disputes and mechanics liens. Scott represents individuals, publicly traded corporations and privately held businesses in real estate and construction-related litigation involving breach of contract, personal injury and wrongful death, condominium disputes, lien and foreclosure proceedings, delay claims, indemnification, construction errors, actions for specific performance, public and private mechanics liens, surety performance, and a broad range of commercial, premises and products liability.
- Abraham J. Stern (Special Counsel, Business & Finance) is a business attorney with nearly three decades of experience advising clients on legal and business matters in a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters, with an emphasis on health care issues. Abe's clients include physicians, assisted-living facilities, home health care providers, hospices and long-term care facilities, as well as entrepreneurs, wholesalers, retailers, commercial lenders, developers, hotels, manufacturers, distributors and clearing firms.
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Much Shelist Named to National Law Journal's Inaugural "Midsize Hot List"
Much Shelist was recently one of only two Chicago-based law firms to be included on The National Law Journal's inaugural "Midsize Hot List," which names 20 law firms from across the country that "demonstrate exemplary innovation in practice management, fee arrangements, attorney recruitment and retention, and business development, especially in the face of current economic challenges."
The National Law Journal noted that many midsize law firms have gained an advantage over large firms by being "more adept in addressing clients' concerns about price constraints, their frustrations with traditional billing structures and their desire to staff matters more efficiently."
From a significant number of nominations received from firms across the country, Much Shelist was selected by the publication's editorial staff for its innovative initiatives in serving clients and attracting laterals. The list's organizers highlighted the firm's "Cut Loose" advertising campaign and recruitment strategy, which communicated a longtime focus on providing high-value, responsive, results-oriented legal services.
"We are very proud to be recognized among the country's best midsize firms," said David T. Brown, Chair of the Management Committee at Much Shelist. "Our commitment to serving clients above all else goes hand in hand with remaining independent, and we believe those values are reflected in this honor. From recruiting and retaining the best and brightest lawyers to embedding attorneys at client sites, we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt and react quickly to meet our clients' needs."
In compiling the "Midsize Hot List," The National Law Journal reporters asked law firms across the country ranging in size from 50 to 300 attorneys to submit their nominations for inclusion. Following a six-week candidate review and interview process, the publication's editorial staff revealed profiles of the selected firms in its June 29 issue.
Click here to view an excerpt from the "Midsize Hot List" article.
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Attorneys in the Community
Michael B. Shaw, a Principal in the firm's Business & Finance practice group, was recently named Vice President of Programming and a member of the Executive Board of the Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS). In this role, Mike will oversee all of the organization's educational, recreational and camping programs. JCYS is an independent, not-for-profit agency that provides educational and recreational programs for children, as well as programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. For more information, visit www.jcys.org.
Gregg M. Simon, Chair of the firm's Wealth Transfer & Succession Planning practice group, has been elected President of the International Music Foundation (IMF). Gregg has been actively involved with the organization for more than 10 years. Founded in Chicago in 1979, the IMF is dedicated to providing music performances and music education (free of charge) for people of all ages and degrees of musical awareness. This principle of accessibility has guided the organization since the beginning, and the IMF now presents more than 500 concerts a year, all of them free. The organization's best-known programs are the Do-It-Yourself Messiah, the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts and the Live Music Now! in-school concert series. For more information, visit www.imfchicago.org.
Glenn D. Taxman, a Principal in the firm's Real Estate group and head of the Orange County, California office, has been elected Regional Commissioner for Region 57 of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). Founded in 1964, AYSO is a nationwide non-profit organization that develops and delivers quality youth soccer programs involving more than 50,000 teams and more than 650,000 players. Region 57 (covering Newport Beach, Newport Coast and Corona del Mar, California) has approximately 2,000 players participating in soccer nine months of the year. For more information, visit www.ayso.org.
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Chicago Lawyer Showcases Much Shelist as Part of the
"Vibrant" Midsize Niche
Much Shelist is featured in the May 2009 issue of Chicago Lawyer magazine as one of three midsize firms that have "embraced their place in the middle, resisted the urge to merge, and found the right formula for keeping their practices going for decades." The article also characterizes the firms as "thriving...independent shops that have found a niche in a globalized profession and, now, in an economic crisis." David T. Brown, Chair of the Management Committee, is quoted extensively on topics ranging from Much Shelist's fierce independence to the firm's client-oriented culture and value proposition.
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