McKenna Storer is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers once again recognized Greg Cochran and Thomas Lucas in 2025. 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 […]
McKenna News & Events
Jim DeNardo Is Retiring
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 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
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.
Woodstock, McHenry County, Lake County (Suburban) or Chicago Attorney – Does it matter where your attorney practices?
Prospective clients call McKenna Storer’s Woodstock law office saying they have been sued and need a Woodstock attorney. Woodstock is the home of the McHenry County Circuit Court. McKenna Storer has offices in Woodstock and Chicago. Does it matter where your attorneys practice? The answer is – yes, it does. Illinois State Court – Circuit […]
Four McKenna Storer Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 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 […]
Passing of Sara Cook
It is with great sadness that we announce that Sara Cook, our Managing Partner, died suddenly on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital in Huntley, Illinois. Her husband, Richard, was at her side in the hospital. Sara had a distinguished legal career. She received a B.A. degree in political science and social […]
Comings and Goings at McKenna Storer
We are very pleased to announce that we have added four new attorneys to our staff. Don Sowers a seasoned medical malpractice and general liability trial lawyer has joined us as senior trial counsel. Don has tried many cases to verdict and knows his way around the courtroom. Tracy McGonigle, of counsel has returned to […]
McKenna Storer Firm Pizza Night
To celebrate the partial return to the office, the Firm enjoyed a night of making pizza from scratch (with much assistance) at Guild Row in Chicago. The evening not only featured pizza making and socializing, but a pizza trivia quiz that resulted in Jim DeNardo winning a lovely pizza themed blanket. This was our first […]
IDC Survey of Law – Jim Cook Contribution
Even though we regrettably had to say good bye to Jim Cook who joined the Illinois Attorney General, before he left he contributed to the Survey of Law put out by the IDC concerning toxic torts. The Survey is a very comprehensive look at multiple areas of tort law and can be found here.