Joliet, IL

Adam J. Zayed

Adam J. Zayed is the founder and managing trial attorney of Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys, a nationally recognized and award-winning personal injury trial attorney. Since the firm's formation in 2009, he has recovered over $50 million for clients. He specializes in trucking negligence, car accidents, highway accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, construction accidents, and wrongful death. Mr. Zayed holds an undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago (High Honors), a Juris Doctor from Notre Dame School of Law, and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (dean's list). He is licensed in Illinois and the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, and has handled cases in numerous states including Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, California, Alabama, Arizona, and Texas.

Allen N. Schwartz

Allen N. Schwartz is a founding partner at Schwartz Injury Law, with a legal career spanning over 40 years. He has secured multi-million dollar settlements and record-setting jury verdicts in medical negligence, auto/truck litigation, worksite injury, and general negligence cases. He is recognized by Super Lawyers (Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers), Leading Lawyers (top 5% of Illinois Lawyers), Best Lawyers, Elite Lawyer, and Martindale-Hubbell (Preeminent Award).

Jared Staver

Jared Staver is a founding attorney who has practiced personal injury law for over 25 years, fighting for clients' compensation and leveling the playing field against insurance companies.

Jeffrey S. Taylor

Jeffrey S. Taylor is a partner at Spesia & Taylor, specializing in business and corporate litigation, employment law, and catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. He graduated Cum Laude from The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 1995. He represents municipalities, school districts, and private educational institutions, and acts as corporate counsel for J.U.L.I.E., Inc., the Illinois One Call System, and Laraway Communications center. He has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Mr. Taylor holds an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, was recognized as one of '40 Illinois attorneys under 40 to watch' in 2007, and an Illinois Super Lawyer in 2009, 2010, 2024, and 2025. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a Leading Lawyer in multiple categories from 2017-2025.

Christopher M. Norem

Christopher M. Norem is a partner at Parente & Norem, P.C. He has obtained over $300 million for his clients, including over $100 million in jury verdicts, in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is recognized for his rigorous cross-examination of medical experts and his dedication to clients.

Allen N. Schwartz

Allen N. Schwartz is a founding partner at Schwartz Jambois, recognized as a Super Lawyer for 20 consecutive years and one of the Illinois Super Lawyers Top 100 since 2015. He has achieved record-setting jury verdicts and multi-million dollar settlements in medical negligence, worksite injuries, and motor vehicle accidents.

Laird M. Ozmon

Laird M. Ozmon is the President of Ozmon Law, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, birth-related injuries, and product liability. With over 40 years of experience, he is known for his tenacious approach to litigation, securing multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, including landmark cases in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and medical malpractice. He has co-authored a chapter on "Trial Tactics in Medical Malpractice" and is a frequent speaker on tort-related issues.