We are pleased to announce that Jessica Jackler has been named an Income Member! Since joining as an associate, Jessica has demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in the defenses and evaluation of employment claims and various issues facing employers, consistently providing clients with cost-effective and practical strategies to mitigate employment […]

University of Virginia Law School Professor and Director, Karsh Center for Law and Democracy Bertrall Ross joins Rich and Tina to discuss the President Biden’s latest efforts to reform the Supreme Court. Loevy & Loevy Partner Heather Lewis Donnell discusses recent developments in the ongoing class action lawsuit over conditions […]

We are pleased to announce that Capital Member Kirsten Kaiser Kus and Of Counsel Werner Sabo have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.   Kirsten has received this accolade for her work in Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers.  Werner has received this accolade for his work […]

Congratulations to Income Member Kristin Lechowicz on a successful trial result. The Petitioner, a traveling nurse, was rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident, leading to neck and low back sprains. Over the years, Petitioner’s complaints escalated to include alleged neurological and psychological issues, which she claimed prevented her from continuing her […]

Kristin concentrates her practice in workers’ compensation defense. She vigorously represents employers and insurance carriers throughout all stages of litigated matters. Her knowledge in handling cases on behalf of both petitioners and respondents gives her a unique advantage when it comes to counseling, evaluating, and developing practical and effective defense […]

Please join us in welcoming our new attorney Matthew Hobson. Mat concentrates his practice in workers’ compensation and general liability. Prior to joining Downey & Lenkov, he handled plaintiff’s employment and workers’ compensation litigation, which uniquely positions him to provide strategic and effective counsel to clients. He also practiced in […]

Please join us in welcoming our new attorneys Mary Yong, David Ryan, Donn LaHaie and Kealia Hollingsworth. Illinois Mary has extensive experience in general insurance defense matters, including property, casualty, product liability and transportation claims. David is a highly respected lawyer with over 30 years of experience in handling complex […]

Income Member, Brian A. Rosenblatt is the Editor-in-Chief of the ABA’s Forum on Entertainment and Sports Law Industries’ quarterly law journal, The Entertainment and Sports Lawyer. One of the articles previously published on the Music Modernization Act was recently cited as authority by the 9th Circuit.   Check out the […]

Nine attorneys at Downey & Lenkov have been recognized by Super Lawyers® as leading practitioners in their fields. Ten attorneys have also been selected for Leading Lawyers’ 2024 rankings. Capital Members Rich Lenkov and Storrs Downey; Income Members Margery Newman and Brian Rosenblatt; Associate Jessica Jacker; and Of Counsel Samuel […]

Julius joined Downey and Lenkov five years ago and we were fortunate enough to gain his expertise in real estate, construction, and mechanics lien law. His leadership in these practice areas has been unmeasurable. Along with his illustrious 64-year career as an attorney, Julius actively proposed new and changed existing […]