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Goldberg Kohn Ltd

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Goldberg Kohn Ltd

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About

Provided by Goldberg Kohn Ltd

Goldberg Kohn represents mid-market and large corporate and financial services clients in a range of litigation, often serving as regional or national litigation counsel to clients ranging from private companies to Fortune 100 corporations. Among the qualities that are unique about our practice is that we handle both large scale plaintiffs and defense work, thus bringing a different and more sophisticated approach to both sides of the litigation practice. Our firm has particular experience in Financial services litigation, Business-to-business disputes; Shareholder disputes; Complex workouts and corporate restructuring; Federal and state appeals; Prosecuting and defending class, collective and multi-district litigation; Qui Tam/False Claims actions targeting fraud; Intellectual property (including trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, privacy and restrictive covenants); Representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes; False advertising and deceptive trade practices litigation; and Pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. When matters go to reviewing courts, Goldberg Kohn has a remarkable record of success on appeal in the U.S. Supreme Court, before U.S. Courts of Appeals, the Illinois Supreme Court, and Illinois Appellate Courts (all districts). Goldberg Kohn regularly litigates cases in federal and state courts all over the country, both jury and bench, before administrative agencies, and in front of administered and non-administered arbitration panels.

Clients (6)

  • Monat Global
  • Telebrands Corp.
  • General Iron Industries
  • Wolters Kluwer
  • Guiness World Records
  • Oxford Finance

Industries (10)

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Manufacturing
  • Local Government
  • Banking & Finance
  • Entertainment
  • Publishing
  • Real Estate
  • Healthcare
  • Private Equity
  • Education

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Litigation: General Commercial - Illinois

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Goldberg Kohn is a noted Chicago firm fielding expertise across a broad range of disputes, including particular strength in the financial services industry. It is sought after by clients for its experience in cases involving intellectual property, bankruptcy, product liability, insurance and class action litigation. The team is particularly noted for its strong False Claims Act practice.

Work Highlights

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  • Goldberg Kohn represented Todd Health in a False Claims Act dispute.

Strengths

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  • I have never waited more than 24 hours for a reply from my attorneys. More importantly, when I call, they always pick up even if it is to say that they will talk later. This is extraordinary given the number of clients that they have.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • They are an incredibly talented, polished and thoughtful litigation group.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • The Goldberg team is very experienced and knowledgeable to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • They are fantastic at what they do and take full responsibility from A-Z.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • No matter the time or day of the week, they are very prompt with their response and always make sure that my questions are answered.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3David Chizewer
    Band 3David Chizewer

    David Chizewer

    David Chizewer is an accomplished trial lawyer and has a broad commercial disputes practice, with particular expertise in False Claims Act cases. He chairs the litigation practice at Goldberg Kohn.
    • He is aggressive, and willing to push the other side.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • David is smart, pragmatic, level-headed and does good work.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • David is awesome, he's a great lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Goldberg Kohn Ltd (1)

Illinois

Members

Provided by Goldberg Kohn Ltd

  • Meredith Kirshenbaum

  • Frederic Klein

  • Jon Klinghoffer

  • Robert Leighton

  • Steven Levy

  • Roger Lewis

  • William Meyers

  • David Morrison

  • Michael Sullivan

  • Ken Ulrich

  • Colin Wexler

  • Joseph Hoolihan

  • Paul Sauerteig

  • Harleen Kaur

  • Kerry Nelson

  • Rachel Steiner

  • Kyle Walther

  • Jonathan Dussik

  • Graham Johnson

  • David Chizewer

    Head of Department

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