Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is pleased to welcome Colleen K. Mattrey as Senior Counsel. Ms. Mattrey concentrates her practice on the defense of medical malpractice and healthcare liability claims. With more than 20 years of legal experience, she represents hospitals, physicians, nurses, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals in complex litigation matters. She is a seasoned…
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is pleased to announce that Justin T. Evans and Scott L. Howie have been elected equity partners of the firm. Justin concentrates his practice on defending physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers in professional negligence lawsuits. He brings extensive first- and second-chair trial experience, along with experience resolving cases through dispositive motions…
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is proud to announce that twelve of our attorneys have been named to the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This prestigious distinction is awarded to no more than five percent of attorneys in Illinois, recognizing exceptional legal expertise, professional achievement, and dedication to client service. Our 2027 Illinois…
Donohue Brown Smyth is proud to announce that two of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This distinction honors outstanding early-career attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional professional excellence and are selected through the same rigorous peer-review process that underpins The Best Lawyers in…
Donohue Brown Smyth is proud to announce that twelve of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027. This recognition reflects their commitment to excellence and the outstanding service they provide to our clients. Congratulations to the following attorneys and their recognized practice areas: Sherri M….
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is pleased to announce the election of Katie Trucco to partner. Ms. Trucco joined the firm in 2018 following her graduation from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Her practice focuses on medical negligence, institutional negligence, and general liability matters. Please join us in congratulating Katie on this well-deserved achievement and…
Donohue Brown Smyth is pleased to announce that Momal Khan, Jack Naliwajko, Maeve Riordan, and Emily Thornton have joined the firm as associates. Each brings strong academic credentials, relevant experience, and a clear commitment to client service. Momal Khan, a 2023 graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, focuses her practice on…
Donohue Brown Smyth LLC Congratulates 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees Donohue Brown Smyth LLC is proud to announce that eleven of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This prestigious recognition is awarded to no more than five percent of attorneys in the state…
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…