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The founding partners, Francis M. Brady, John P. Connolly, and Beverly N. Masuda, had practiced together for several years. Over time, they discovered a shared approach to representing Illinois employers. BCM Law was born in May 1997 of the desire to effectively employ their joint approach.

From the three founders in one location, the firm has grown impressively to staff three offices: the original location in Chicago, a downstate office opened in Bloomington-Normal in December, 2000 and St. Louis, MO opened in June, 2020. The firm has outgrown each office resulting in several expansions.

The roster of partners has grown from three to twenty. We encourage you to read more about our accomplished team of civil litigation and insurance defense attorneys below, then contact us for diligent preparation of your important matter.

BCM Law takes great pride in its Continuing Education programs for attorneys, employers and insurance/claims professionals. Our attorneys frequently speak at both local and national events. Click HERE to Request a Speaker or email marketing@bcm-law.com.

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John P. Connolly

John P. Connolly

Founding Partner - Director

John P. Connolly is an experienced trial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in the preparation and defense of Illinois workers' compensation...

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William D. Brewster

William D. Brewster

Partner - Director

William D. Brewster is an experienced litigator specializing in the defense of Workers’ Compensation claims for employers, insurers and third party administrators. He has...

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Andrew R. Makauskas

Andrew R. Makauskas

Partner - Director

Andrew R. Makauskas (Andy) is a Partner and Director at BCM Law, P.C. specializing in both workers' compensation and civil litigation defense. Since joining...

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Ivan Nieves

Ivan Nieves

Managing Partner - Director

Ivan Nieves serves as the Managing Partner at BCM Law, P.C., playing a pivotal role in the Firm's workers' compensation defense practice while lending...

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Peter J. Stavropoulos

Peter J. Stavropoulos

Partner - Director

Peter J. Stavropoulos is an experienced litigator specializing in the defense of workers’ compensation claims for employers, insurers and third party administrators. Mr. Stavropoulos...

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Paul N. Berard

Paul N. Berard

Partner

Paul Berard has focused his practice on the defense of workers’ compensation claims and general liability claims since 2012. He has handled over 500...

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Micaela M. Cassidy

Micaela M. Cassidy

Partner

Micaela M. Cassidy is a Partner at BCM Law whose practice is concentrated in the defense of employers in workers’ compensation cases throughout the...

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Jeffrey F. Clement

Jeffrey F. Clement

Partner

Jeffrey F. Clement is a Partner in the firm’s Chicago office and the Chair of the Civil Litigation practice group. Mr. Clement has litigated matters...

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Jeffrey R. Gibellina

Jeffrey R. Gibellina

Partner

Jeff Gibellina is a Partner at BCM Law with extensive experience in tirelessly defending Illinois employers, insurers and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation cases...

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Surbhi Saraswat Goyal

Surbhi Saraswat Goyal

Partner

Surbhi Saraswat Goyal defends employers, insurers and third party administrators in a variety of legal matters stemming from workers’ compensation claims in Illinois. She is a...

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Farrah L. Hagan

Farrah L. Hagan

Partner

Farrah Hagan helps employers navigate through the intricacies involved with injured employees with efficiency and methodical attention to detail. A Partner at BCM Law,...

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Noah P. Hamann

Noah P. Hamann

Partner

Noah P. Hamann is a Partner with BCM Law and manages the Firm’s St. Louis, MO office. He is an experienced litigator specializing in...

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Charles M. Maring, II

Charles M. Maring, II

Partner

Charles has been practicing personal injury and workers' compensation law since graduating from Marquette University Law School. During law school Charles participated in internships...

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Steven L. Miller

Steven L. Miller

Partner

Steven L. Miller is a Partner at BCM Law, P.C., specializing in the defense of workers' compensation claims for employers, insurers, and third-party administrators...

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Amber M. Parris

Amber M. Parris

Partner

Amber M. Parris is a Partner and the Co-Chair of the Medicare Compliance practice group at BCM Law. She has extensive experience with all...

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Amanda J. Richert

Amanda J. Richert

Partner

Amanda Richert is a Partner in the Firm’s St. Louis, MO office. Amanda has spent her career defending employers and insurance carriers in matters...

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Amelia A. Schwingle

Amelia A. Schwingle

Partner

Amelia Schwingle joined BCM Law in 2016 in the Workers' Compensation Department. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced workers’ compensation defense in the...

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Olga Sheinman

Olga Sheinman

Partner

Olga Sheinman is a partner at BCM Law, P.C. specializing in defense of workers’ compensation claims for employers, insurers and third-party administrators. After...

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Matthew P. Sheriff

Matthew P. Sheriff

Partner

Matthew P. Sheriff is a Partner with more than 20 years of experience in the defense of workers’ compensation and civil liability matters. Mr. Sheriff...

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Mark F. Vizza

Mark F. Vizza

Partner

Mark F. Vizza is an experienced trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in the preparation and defense of Illinois workers' compensation,...

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Kelly M. Wiggins

Kelly M. Wiggins

Partner

Kelly M. Wiggins is a Partner at BCM Law and has been aggressively defending Illinois employers for over 17 years. Kelly has litigated numerous...

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Andrea M. Carlson

Andrea M. Carlson

Associate

Andrea Carlson joined BCM Law as an associate in 2021 in the Workers' Compensation Department. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced workers' compensation...

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Catherine L. Carlson

Catherine L. Carlson

Associate

Catherine Carlson joined BCM Law as an associate in 2022 in the Civil Litigation Department. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced civil...

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Yeganeh Gibson

Yeganeh Gibson

Associate

Yeganeh Gibson is an associate at BCM Law and focuses her practice on Medicare Compliance. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Gibson was a...

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Emma L. Knowles

Emma L. Knowles

Associate

Emma Knowles joined BCM Law as an associate in 2022 in the Civil Litigation Department. Prior to joining the firm, Emma gained experience on...

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Christian K. Kotila

Christian K. Kotila

Associate

Christian Kotila is an Associate in the Firm’s Chicago, IL office. Mr. Kotila is a recent graduate of Wayne State University Law School, beginning...

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Ashley L. Krenz

Ashley L. Krenz

Associate

Ashley Krenz is an Associate in the Firm’s Chicago, IL office. Ms. Krenz is a recent graduate of Wayne State University Law School...

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Janna M. Miller Midura

Janna M. Miller Midura

Associate

Ms. Miller Midura has had a long career in the practice of Worker’s Compensation defense law, and has represented large insurance companies, third-party administrators,...

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Dylan J. Zippay

Dylan J. Zippay

Associate

Dylan Zippay is an Associate in the Firm’s St. Louis, MO office. Mr. Zippay is a recent graduate of Southern Illinois University School of...

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Retired Partners

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association
  • DRI
  • The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
  • Illinois Self-Insurers' Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association
  • DRI
  • The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
  • Illinois Self-Insurers' Association
10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-425-3131
211 Landmark Drive, Suite C2
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-862-4914
1015 Locust Street, Suite 914
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: 314-300-0527
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