HeplerBroom Attorneys Pen Feature Articles for State Attorney Defense Association
IDC Quarterly’s first issue for 2026 features articles by HeplerBroom attorneys Irina Dmitrieva and Anton Marqui. In her Appellate Practice column, Dmitrieva discusses a case that underscores the severe consequences that can result when attorneys disregard pretrial court orders. The full article (“Ask Permission, Not Forgiveness: The Appellate Court’s Message to Trial Counsel in Harrell […]
Kiser Publishes Eulogy Tips Article in Toastmasters Publication
Speaking before an audience is frequently rated as one of the most anxiety-provoking situations a person can experience. But even for someone used to speaking in public, giving a eulogy can feel daunting. When planning to give his father’s eulogy, George Kiser drew on his vast speaking experience and Toastmasters training to guide his preparation. […]
Insler Authors Article on Persuasive Appellate Motions
The Illinois Bar Journal has published an article by Charles Insler advocating for the broader use of persuasive motions in Illinois state and federal appellate courts. Those uses can include questions of jurisdiction and mootness, evidence that’s before the court, and whether a case presents a key question of unresolved state law. The article is […]
Boeckman Publishes Article in DRI’s For the Defense on Defending Long-Term Care Wound Cases
A recent issue of For the Defense (the professional journal of the Defense Research Institute) features an article by LaDonna Boeckman on defending wound-care injury lawsuits. Co-authored by Martha Kelso—a registered nurse, Diplomate of the American Professional Wound Care Association, and Chief Regulatory Officer and founder of one of the nation’s largest mobile wound care providers—the […]
Five HeplerBroom Attorneys Publish Features, Articles, and Columns for Illinois Defense Counsel’s Professional Journal
A recent issue of IDC Quarterly (the professional journal of the Illinois Defense Counsel) includes features, articles, and regular columns by five HeplerBroom attorneys. The attorneys and their contributions: LaDonna Boeckman Irina Dmitrieva James DuChateau and Joe Fay John Hanson Boeckman, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, works with medical professionals and others in the healthcare industry to […]
Dmitrieva and Libbra Published in State Defense Association Journal
Irina Dmitrieva and Kelly Libbra published articles in the latest issue of IDC Quarterly, the professional journal of the Illinois Defense Counsel. Dmitrieva’s regular “Appellate Practice Corner” column dissects two appellate court rulings reiterating that an appellate court is not obligated to review an order in a pending proceeding just because the order includes a trial court’s Rule […]
HeplerBroom Attorneys Contribute to Illinois Defense Counsel’s Annual Publication
Eight HeplerBroom attorneys contributed to the recently published Illinois Defense Counsel’s (IDC) 2024 Survey of Law. This annual publication compiles case summaries and legislative updates that highlight significant developments in Illinois law over the previous year. The attorneys and their contributions: Alex Belotserkovsky – author, “Survey of Ethics Case Law” LaDonna Boeckman – co-author, “Survey of Tort Law & […]
Davis Publishes Article on Cybersecurity Insurance for American Bar Association
In a feature article in the Winter 2025 issue of the American Bar Association’s The Brief, Glenn Davis outlined key components of the state of cyber and data privacy insurance. The extensively researched article analyzes an array of issues, ranging from the types and costs of coverage available to the risks for both insurers and insured to […]
HeplerBroom Attorneys Discuss Appellate and Medical Malpractice Cases in IDC Quarterly
A recent issue of IDC Quarterly (the professional journal of the Illinois Defense Counsel) includes a regular appellate practice column by Irina Dmitrieva and an article on medical malpractice by Anton “Tony” Marqui. In her regular Appellate Practice column, Dmitrieva reviewed recent appellate precedent invalidating arbitration provisions in consumer contracts. In two of these cases, the Appellate […]
HeplerBroom Attorneys Publish Columns for IDC Quarterly
A recent issue of IDC Quarterly (the professional journal of the Illinois Defense Counsel) included regular columns by HeplerBroom attorneys Irina Dmitrieva, James DuChateau, and Kelly Libbra. (All three attorneys are partners with the firm.) In her premier Appellate Practice column, Dmitrieva reviewed First District Appellate Court rulings on challenging injunctions mid-litigation. She cautions attorneys to pay […]