SBH partners Jenny Blake and Samantha D’Anna secured a trial victory on behalf of their clients, a plastic surgeon and his practice. The plaintiff, a 45-year-old woman, claimed the surgeon directly injured one or both of her sural nerves during bilateral calf and ankle liposuction, resulting in Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and permanent disability.  The plaintiff also claimed she was not informed of the risk of direct nerve injury during the procedure.  The defense a

Meet Austin Montbriand, an associate attorney at SBH whose background reflects a strong foundation in legal writing, advocacy, and client service. Austin earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before pursuing his legal education at Marquette University Law School. He is licensed to practice in Illinois and Wisconsin.   During law school, Austin gained valuable experience through internships and clerkships that strengthened his lega

Meet Michael Fowler, a second-year attorney at SBH whose professional path reflects both a strong business foundation and a commitment to litigation advocacy. Michael earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Gies College of Business and worked in commercial real estate and finance before pursuing his legal education at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he graduated cum laude .   While at Loyola, Michael obtained certifications in Transactio