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Michael E. Rusin
President – CEO Michael E. Rusin is the President of the Firm. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University in 1975, Mike earned his Juris Doctor from the Northwestern University School of Law in 1978. In law school, Mike was a member of the Order of the Coif, an honor given […]
Mark P. Rusin
Managing Partner – CFO Mark Rusin is a managing partner of the firm. He is an experienced member of our Workers’ Compensation Defense Department. Mark’s Workers’ Compensation cases are centered in the Chicago area and collar counties. He focuses his practice in cases involving fraud, truck accidents and catastrophic injuries. Over the years, Mark has successfully handled Workers’ Compensation cases on […]
Jigar S. Desai
With 15 years of dedicated service at Rusin Law, Jigar S. Desai is a Partner in our Workers’ Compensation Department and a valued member of the firm’s Board of Directors. His extensive experience in workers’ compensation and employment law has established him as a formidable advocate for our clients. Recognized for his outstanding contributions to […]
Jeffrey T. Rusin
Jeffrey T. Rusin is a Partner in our Workers’ Compensation Department. Jeffrey earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa in 2007. Jeff majored in History and minored in pre-law. He also played soccer for the Hawkeyes. After his years in Iowa City, Jeff attended Northern Illinois College of Law. Jeff graduated […]
Jaclyn D. Jednachowski
Jaclyn D. Jednachowski is a Partner in our Workers’ Compensation Department and also responsible for Associate Development. She is experienced in the areas of worker’s compensation, third party defense and insurance defense litigation. Jaclyn earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with minors in History and Business from Indiana University in 2006, where […]
Derrick J.N. Lloyd
Derrick J.N. Lloyd is a Partner in our Workers’ Compensation Department. Derrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a minor in Business in 2010. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor at DePaul University College of Law in 2014. At DePaul, he was on the Dean’s List […]
Patrick J. Jesse
Patrick J. Jesse is a Partner in our Workers’ Compensation Department. For the majority of his legal career, Patrick has focused his practice entirely on the defense of workers’ compensation claims. Patrick has represented employers and their insurance carriers throughout the state of Illinois and in all venues. Patrick has handled numerous cases from the […]
Randall R. Stark
Senior Partner Randall R. Stark joined our Workers’ Compensation Department in 1987 and was elected Partner in 1996. Randy earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Marquette University in 1983 with a specialty in State and Local Governments. While attending Marquette, Randy worked as an intern for Wisconsin Governor Patrick Lucey, a former […]
Douglas B. Keane
Douglas B. Keane is a Partner in our Civil Department. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for an insurance defense firm where he developed extensive experience in the areas of personal injury, insurance defense, and civil litigation. Doug has successfully defended insurance companies and insureds before juries in Illinois and Missouri, including Federal Courts. He […]