Donohue Brown Smyth is proud to announce that Mark Burden and Justin Evans have been honored with a JVR Trial Lawyer Excellence Award for Outstanding Defense Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Case – DuPage County. Mark and Justin received the award for their successful defense of an internist and his medical group in a complex…
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have released the 16th edition of their annual “Best Law Firms” rankings, naming Donohue Brown Smyth LLC as a Tier 1 firm in the Chicago metropolitan area for Appellate Practice, Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. Additionally,…
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is thrilled to welcome three talented new associates to the firm: Quinn Boyle, Alexia Chiambas, and Gillian Dunlop. All are 2025 graduates and newly licensed attorneys. Quinn Boyle and Alexia Chiambas earned their law degrees from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, and Gillian Dunlop graduated from Loyola University…
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Lehmann as an associate Elizabeth M. Lehmann concentrates her practice in product liability and commercial litigation. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced at a Chicago-based defense firm, where she gained substantial experience representing commercial clients, healthcare providers, and manufacturers. Earlier in her career, Ms. Lehmann…
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is pleased to welcome Jonah Toennies as an associate. Mr. Toennies brings a broad range of experience representing both individuals and large corporations in general liability and complex litigation matters. He has also advised healthcare professionals and organizations on litigation, formation and compliance issues, and he has successfully defended several healthcare…
Donohue Brown Smyth is proud to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in 2026. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch awards recognize extraordinary lawyers who have been in practice for less than ten years in the United States. Like traditional Best Lawyers awards, a Best Lawyers:…
Donohue Brown Smyth is proud to announce that thirteen of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2026. Those thirteen attorneys, and their recognized areas of practice, are: Sherri M. Arrigo Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Stetson F. Atwood Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Michael…
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is pleased to welcome Samantha Lowe as an associate. Before joining the firm, Ms. Lowe practiced at a Chicago-based law firm with a focus on healthcare defense. She also served in the Office of the Cook County Public Defender, where she represented indigent clients and gained substantial trial experience in both…
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is proud to announce that eleven of our attorneys have been honored as 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. This prestigious recognition is reserved for no more than five percent of attorneys in the state, underscoring their exceptional expertise and dedication to excellence. The following attorneys have been recognized by…