Chicago, IL Lawyers

Medical Malpractice Law

One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60601

In his 35 years of practice, David C. Burtker has handled all forms of medical civil litigation, with special emphasis on the trial practice of medical and health professional negligence, pharmaceutical manufacturer liability and medical products liability matters. He opened the Chicago office of Cunningham, Meyer & Vedrine, along with Mike Slovis, in 2002.

Insurance Law

401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60611

Area of Practice: Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage and ADR Mr. McLauchlan is a highly sought-after business advisor, litigator, and trial lawyer. He has practiced law for over 30 years and concentrates his practice in business counseling and in resolving complex business disputes through mediation, arbitration and when necessary through business litigation. David has counseled all manner of businesses both large and small and successfully resolved matters involving insurance, reinsurance, construction law, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, unfair business practices, aviation law, product liability, property damage and claims related to asbestos containing products and environmental coverage issues. He has mediated, arbitrated, and tried cases across the United States including trying cases before State and Federal Courts and in private arbitrations serving as lead trial counsel and Appellate counsel. Throughout his career he has successfully managed large litigation teams and served as a mentor and leader to numerous young litigators who are now successful partners, managing partners, and corporate law department executives. His litigation expertise and professional regard has been recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network, Illinois Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and he is AV peer rated by Martindale Hubbell. He is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a Fellow of the American Academy of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Labor Law

333 W Wacker Dr #19, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

David L. Miller represents various private and public employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law. As a trusted counselor, Mr. Miller assists clients to develop creative, cost-effective solutions to workplace issues involving employees or unions. When litigation is necessary, Mr. Miller defends employers before administrative agencies and courts. He has obtained jury verdicts in favor of his clients in cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. Recent issues addressed by Mr. Miller include drafting and enforcing non-compete agreements, shareholder disputes, discrimination claims, negotiating union contracts, overtime pay class actions, pension fund claims for contributions, withdrawal liability and OSHA investigations. An accomplished speaker and writer, Mr. Miller’s publications include: “New Challenges and Opportunities for Employer Leave of Absence Programs” (Illinois State Bar Journal March, 2009); “The Purchase, Sale, Relocation, or Shutdown of a Business,” The Labor Law Handbook, Illinois Institute of Continuing Education (Co-author); Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,” Gonzaga University Law Review, Vol. 28 No.2 (Co-author) (Spring 1993); “The Americans With Disabilities Act: A New Challenge for Employers,” The Tort and Insurance Law Journal, Vol. 27 No. 1 (Co-author) (Fall 1991). Mr. Miller has also been named an Illinois Super Lawyer in Labor & Employment Law by Law & Politics and Chicago Magazine (2008 – 2015, 2017 – 2022).

Criminal Defense Law

4111 S Richmond St, Chicago, IL 60632, USA

Civil Litigation

20 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

Aviation Litigation