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Esbrook P.C.
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Esbrook P.C.

USA 2026

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USA

Leading firm in USA 2026

Top figures

40

Lawyers

3

Offices

2018

Established Year

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Overview

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Esbrook P.C. is a boutique litigation firm built for companies that demand exceptional performance at value-driven rates. Founded by Christopher J. Esbrook after 15 years at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, the firm delivers seasoned judgment and trial-ready advocacy in complex disputes through lean teams. With more than 40 attorneys and offices in Chicago, Wilmington, and Washington, DC, Esbrook provides full-service litigation and counseling to clients across a broad range of industries nationwide.

Industry sectors (11)

  • financial services
  • private equity
  • technology
  • healthcare
  • life sciences
  • manufacturing
  • energy and infrastructure
  • real estate and construction
  • transportation
  • agriculture
  • sports

Capabilities (12)

  • commercial and business litigation
  • class action, MDL, and mass tort litigation
  • M&A and private equity disputes
  • financial services litigation
  • insurance litigation
  • data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology disputes
  • employment litigation and counseling
  • environmental litigation and counseling
  • real estate and construction disputes
  • international and cross-border disputes
  • government, regulatory, and internal investigations
  • bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditor rights

Key people

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  • Christopher J. Esbrook

    Founding Partner

  • Esther Yahnig

    Managing Partner

  • Stephen R. Brown

    Partner

  • Michael Kozlowski

    Partner

  • David F. Pustilnik

    Partner

  • P. Renée Wicklund

    Partner

  • Laura Newcomer Cohen

    Partner

  • Scott J. Leonhardt

    Partner

Work & experience

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Esbrook P.C. represents clients in complex litigation and disputes, including commercial and business; class action, MDL, and mass tort; M&A and private equity; financial services and insurance; data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology; employment; environmental; real estate and construction; international and cross-border; government, regulatory, and internal investigations; and bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditor rights.

Ranked Offices at Esbrook P.C.

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USA - Head office

Illinois

321 N. Clark Street, Suite 1930, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60654, Chicago

Ranked Departments at Esbrook P.C. (1)

Illinois

Top figures

40

Lawyers

3

Offices

2018

Established Year

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