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2 October 2009 News John J. Moroney, J.D. was a guest speaker at the National Operations Meeting for W.E. O'Neil Construction Company. O'Neil is one of the largest, most successful and safety conscious general contractors in the United States. Mr. Moroney discussed changes in Illinois law on the topics of insurance risk transfer, defect claims, and construction injury claims.
2009 News John J. Moroney, J.D. , Partner at Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey, recently received the 2009 AV Peer Review Rated for ethical standards and legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest rating awarded to lawyers. A Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating attests to a lawyer's ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of the bar and the judiciary.
17 November 2009 News NOT GUILTY Nicholas A. Riewer and Gregory V. Ginex obtained a defense verdict on behalf of Jason Birnholz, M.D., and Diagnostic Ultrasound Consultants in a wrongful birth medical malpractice case. Plaintiffs alleged that had various abnormalities been identified on ultrasound, they would have terminated the pregnancy. Plaintiffs requested $3.8 - $4.2 million from the jury for the past and future costs of caring for their son. The jury returned a verdict in less than one hour in favor of the defense.
23 October 2009 News NOT GUILTY Congratulations to Barry G. Bollinger on obtaining the most significant defense verdict in Cook County history. In 2006, a Cook County jury rendered a $35 million dollar verdict against Debra Thedos and the Cook County Sheriff's Office, in the case entitled Petraski v. Thedos, et al. Following that verdict, the excess carrier for the defendants placed Barry as lead appellate and trial counsel. The appeal of the verdict was successful and the retrial of the case, with Barry as lead defense counsel, resulted in a verdict of Not Guilty.
14 May 2008 News Greg Ginex successfully co-chaired the defense of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in a medical malpractice case against the law firm of Corboy & Demetrio. The Plaintiffs asked for over $16 Million. The co-defendant doctor offered his $1 Million policy prior to trial. The jury returned a verdict in favor of all Defendants.
14 May 2007 News John J. Moroney, J.D. , Partner at Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey, has recently been selected to serve as an author in the 2007 Illinois Construction Manual by West Publications.
29 Jan 2007 News Bollinger, Ruberry and Garvey is pleased to announce that three of its partners, Barry Bollinger, Jerry Connolly, and Robert J. Franco have been named Illinois 2007 Super Lawyers by Law & Politics, and featured in Chicago Magazine, Law & Politics magazine and Illinois Super Lawyer. Mr. Bollinger, Mr. Connolly and Mr. Franco have been previous honorees.
11 Aug 2006 Event Seminar: At the request of BRG's client CNA, John J. Riewer, a Partner at BRG, conducted a dental malpractice seminar for roughtly 50 dentists and several CNA adjusters. The seminar addressed a wide range of dental/legal topics geared toward prevention of a claim or suit, and advice on dealing with such legal situations if they should occur.
07 Jul 2006 News Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey is proud to announce the launch of their newly designed Website.
01 Feb 2006 News Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey is pleased to honor its attorneys named "Illinois 2006 Super Lawyers ," as featured in Chicago Magazine, Law & Politics magazine and Illinois Super Lawyer.