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About mckenna

McKenna Storer is a corporate law firm that provides a full spectrum of legal services for businesses and individuals. More than half of our lawyers have received positive peer review ratings from Martindale Hubbell, including 10 individual Preeminent AV ratings.
McKenna Storer has been serving its clients for more than 66 years. We are open and available for consultations at both our Chicago and Woodstock locations. Please follow us on or our LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook pages.

Jim DeNardo Is Retiring

mckenna · February 16, 2023 ·

After 56 years in the practice of law, Jim DeNardo, the longest-running member of our management committee and long-time partner at McKenna Storer, is retiring. Jim, a Chicagoan, attended DePaul University as an undergraduate and graduated from the DePaul University College of Law.  He spent his first year after law school as a law clerk […]

McKenna Storer Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2023

mckenna · January 26, 2023 ·

McKenna Storer is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers once again recognized Greg Cochran and Thomas Lucas. These exceptional attorneys are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them […]

New General Partners: Kristin Tauras and Andrew Bratzel

mckenna · April 12, 2022 ·

We are pleased to announce that Kristin Tauras and Andrew Bratzel have joined the firm as full General Partners and will be active in firm management.   Their leadership, experience, insights and dedication to the firm will enhance our history of excellent legal service to our clients and will ensure that excellence for years to come.

Four McKenna Storer Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2022

mckenna · January 31, 2022 ·

McKenna Storer is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers recently recognized Greg Cochran, Sara Cook, Thomas Lucas and Alexander Sweis. These exceptional attorneys are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their […]

James Cook Co- Authors Article: “Business Information and Illinois FOIA Requests”

mckenna · September 3, 2021 ·

James Cook, an associate attorney with the Firm, has co- authored an article with his brother, William Cook, about the Freedom of Information Act. The article, “Business Information and Illinois FOIA Requests” is published in this month’s Illinois Bar Journal. The article gives a good overview of FOIA and the related issues facing businesses. McKenna […]

Illinois State Legislature Casts a Dark Shadow Over All Litigants With New Bill Setting 9% Prejudgment Interest To Accrue From Notice Of Injury

mckenna · January 20, 2021 ·

At the urging of the Plaintiffs’ bar, the Illinois State Legislature—at the last minute in a lame duck session, passed a draconian and unconstitutional new measure that will harm tort litigants for years to come if it is signed by the Governor and becomes law. Currently, prejudgment interest does not accrue on personal injury claims. […]

BIPA Claims May Be Heard In Federal Court

mckenna · October 5, 2020 ·

In a recent decision, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that a federal district court could hear certain Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) claims. An issue in many BIPA lawsuits specifically, and in many data privacy lawsuits generally, is whether the court has subject matter jurisdiction to hear the case. The issue is usually […]

Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 and CARES Act Benefits for Bankruptcy Filers

mckenna · June 1, 2020 ·

During economic hardships, small businesses may need to utilize the oft option of filing for bankruptcy protection to reorganize their debt. Bankruptcy often is considered a last resort option. Yet, it provides a powerful mechanism for individuals and small businesses to reorganize and manage their debt. The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (“SBRA”) added […]

Understanding Money Damages for Trade Secrets Misappropriation under Federal and Illinois Law

mckenna · April 20, 2020 ·

Both federal law and the Illinois Trade Secrets Act (765 ILCS 1065/et seq.) allow a person to recover money damages caused by the misappropriation of trade secrets. 765 ILCS 1065/4; 18 U.S.C. § 1836. Generally, a “trade secret” is information kept confidential for economically advantageous reasons. See 765 ILCS 1065/4; 18 U.S.C. § 1839(3). Trade […]

Issues to Consider When Financial Institutions Provide Banking for Cannabis Related Businesses in Illinois

mckenna · February 26, 2020 ·

Since January 1, 2020, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act has legalized the production, sale, transport and consumption of recreational cannabis.[1] The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act also legalized banking for Cannabis Related Businesses (CRB’s) in Illinois, stating that financial institutions assisting CRB’s, such as banks or credit unions, are exempt from state […]

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