Knowledgeable. Passionate. Experienced. Driven.

Rusin & Maciorowski is an exceptional civil litigation defense firm, with an emphasis on defense of workers’ compensation cases, constantly driven to exceed client expectations.

Testimonials

I have worked with Mike Rusin and his team for the past several years. They provide timely, objective and complete analysis on our claims. Mike and his team are always available to provide a legal opinion to help assist my team and I as we manage our claim inventory.

-Daniel R. Stella, Claims Supervisor

-Illinois Public Risk Fund / CCMSI

“I have worked with Mike Rusin over the years defending cases for several of my big clients. No matter how complicated the case, he is able to put things in perspective and looks at the big picture to come up with the best plan to bring the case to resolution. He is always reachable and just has a good common sense approach. He has helped me out with some very challenging cases with amazing outcomes for our clients.”

-Nancy Paulson, AIC, Team Manager;

-Broadspire Workers’ Compensation

“I have had the pleasure of working with Rusin & Maciorowski’s firm for over 15 years. I have leaned on Mike Rusin and his firm for advice and guidance too many times to count over the years. They always provide solid recommendations and guidance. They are definitely my go to firm when I need assistance!”

-Jean Wagganer, Complex Claim Director,

-AIG, Clayton WC Service Center

“I have worked with countless firms across the country and this firm has always been one of my favorites to work with. Not only are all the attorneys a pleasure to work with but they always put in the work necessary to get the quickest and most desirable results. In many applications, timely responses and resolutions make all the difference in the world. At the moment, I cannot think of another firm that does this more effectively on a consistent basis.”

-Jose Banuelos, WCLS Senior Claims Representative

-OneBeacon

“I love working for this company as they really do a good job. They are very professional and they respond back very quickly.”

-Jasbinder Malhi, Farmers Employee

I’ve been managing workers compensation claims for over 30 years. The law firm you choose to defend your workers compensation claim is critical. That law firm has to be fair, unbiased, and most importantly, not fear challenging the system.

Mike Rusin’s law firm is by far one of the best firms not just in Illinois but one of the best firms in the country when it comes to workers compensation. He’s just one of the good guys. And those in his firm that surround him, well they are just top notch as well.

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-Kim Smith

-Workers Compensation Manager, Maxim Healthcare

“Rusin and Maciorowski have been an outstanding partner in the mitigation of workers’ compensation claims. The firm is timely, professional and congenial in their handling while also providing out of the box ideas. It has been a pleasure to work with them.”

– William Venvertloh, Claims Supervisor
– AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

“I have been in workers’ compensation claims, both as an adjuster and manager, for 20 years and have experience in over 25 jurisdictions. I can say without a doubt that Mark Rusin and his firm are at the top of the list as far as defense attorneys are concerned.”

– Michael Benisek, Farmers Employee

“I highly recommend using the law firm of Rusin & Maciorowski for your legal representation and legal matters. I have been using this law firm for defense work for the last 20 years dating back to my days at Travelers as an insurance adjuster. Now, that I am the Corporate Risk Manager at a very large staffing company, I of course, could not fathom using anyone else for my defense work. The Rusin & Maciorowski lawyers are experienced, smart, responsive and very aggressive in resolving all of my legal matters!”

~ Daniel Jachim, Corporate Risk Manager
United Service Companies

Featured Attorneys

Nicole Z. Breslau

Nicole Z. Breslau is a Partner in our Workers’ Compensation Department. Nicole earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Political Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2007. Nicole went on to earn her Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in 2010. During law school, Nicole served as an intern at the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. As a part of that program, Nicole obtained her 711 license. Nicole also clerked ...

Glenn A. Blackmon

Glenn A. Blackmon is a Partner in our Workers’ Compensation Department. Glenn earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Enterprise Management with a minor in Spanish and a Business Law Concentration at Wake Forest University in 2011. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2015, graduating cum laude. During law school, Glenn served as an associate and contributing editor on Law Review. He also served as an Academic Excellence ...

John C. Sturgeon

John C. Sturgeon is a Partner in our Workers’ Compensation Department. John earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and Marketing at Villanova University in 2009. He earned his Juris Doctor at Valparaiso University School of Law in 2012. While enrolled in law school, John worked as a legal intern in the Valparaiso Civil Law Clinic, representing indigent clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including divorce, small claims, debt collection defense, ...

Craig E. Bucy

Craig Bucy is a Partner in our Workers’ Compensation Department. Craig grew up in central Illinois before earning a Bachelor of Arts in History from Augustana College in 2009 while playing collegiate soccer and taking an active role in Greek life all four years. After working in the Maryland State Park system for Americorps and the construction industry in Illinois, Craig earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2014. While at Loyola, he achieved a ...