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Recognized as one of the top firms for client service and quality of legal services, BakerHostetler is a leading law firm that helps clients around the world address their most complex and critical business and regulatory issues. With six core practice groups – Business, Digital Assets and Data Management, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Litigation, and Tax – the firm has lawyers in offices coast to coast, serving clients across the United States and in more than 100 countries. Baker & Hostetler LLP was founded in 1916 by Newton D. Baker, Joseph C. Hostetler and Thomas L. Sidlo. Today, we have more than 1,000 attorneys contributing to the success of our clients. The values they share are the same ideals on which our firm was founded: love and respect for the law, respect for each other, and the courage to make hard decisions on the basis of what they know to be right. BakerHostetler on Twitter: @BakerHostetler

For more than five decades, Johnson & Bell has been one of the Midwest’s most accomplished and active litigation firms. Founded in 1975, J&B quickly built its reputation in the courtroom, successfully handling landmark cases that made national headlines. Today, our trial lawyers continue that tradition as dedicated litigators, representing clients in federal and state courts throughout the Midwest and across the country. We have achieved thousands of favorable verdicts in cases involving product liability, medical malpractice, general negligence, transportation and construction accidents, and complex commercial disputes. Our attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers, Legal 500, Chambers, Super Lawyers, and other professional organizations for excellence in advocacy. At Johnson & Bell, litigation is not theoretical, it is what we do every day. From our dedicated staff to our most experienced shareholders, the entire J&B team is focused on being “always ready for trial.” Our attorneys are among the most active in Chicagoland and Northern Indiana courtrooms, regularly trying cases and arguing motions. While we are proud of our success at trial, we also counsel clients proactively to reduce risk and avoid litigation where possible. That dual focus makes us both trusted advisors and formidable advocates. From their first day, associates are immersed in litigation process and practice. J&B has long been known as a place where young lawyers develop into skilled trial attorneys—not by observation alone, but through meaningful, hands-on experience. Associates work directly with clients and are given early and frequent opportunities to take depositions, argue motions, participate in hearings, and assist in trials. We complement this practical experience with extensive in-house training led by our most seasoned litigators, as well as programming with clients, judges, and outside consultants.

The Law Offices of A. Lavar Taylor LLP specializes in civil and criminal tax controversy law involving both federal and state tax agencies. Our firm represents taxpayers during civil audits, criminal investigations, administrative appeals, all phases of collection, and judicial proceedings in all trial and appellate courts. We also provide advice regarding tax issues related to bankruptcy and receivership proceedings and counsels clients on the use of the bankruptcy laws to facilitate the handling of existing and potential tax problems. We are recognized statewide and nationally for our expertise, including -- “The Best Lawyers in America®” in the area of Tax Law (2006-2016) -- U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” (2013), -- Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated -- Super Lawyers, and -- Avvo 10.0 ratings.