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He is ranked in Chambers USA and noted as “an outstanding trial lawyer” who is “a creative, forceful and tireless advocate” and “tremendous for clients and a good counselor.” He is listed in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for White-Collar Criminal Defense, and is recognized and recommended for dispute resolution, corporate investigations, and white-collar defense by the Legal 500 US.\nTinos is a premier courtroom advocate and trusted strategic advisor to corporations, boards, C-suites, senior executives, and individuals in their most consequential criminal, regulatory, and complex business litigation. This includes general litigation matters related to government investigations, qui tam litigation, government and internal investigations, and securities enforcement proceedings. He is recognized for leading high-stakes white-collar government enforcement, and complex commercial matters where the margin for error is zero and the cost of failure is existential. \nListed as one of Crain’s Chicago Business “Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys” for 2023, Tinos has tried more than 20 cases and achieved an outstanding record of success at trial. Tinos’ trial representations span jurisdictions in both federal and state courts throughout the United States and have involved complex civil and criminal matters. Included among his trial successes are two separate trial wins for a Fortune 10 company.\nTinos’ representations span several industry sectors, including the retail, pharmaceutical, healthcare, pharmacy, medical device, and financial services industries. He has handled investigations, the defense, and prosecutions of matters involving alleged healthcare fraud, commodities fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, and tax evasion. He has also handled other complex matters involving terrorism, racketeering, extortion, corruption, obstruction, and civil rights violations.\nTinos has been trusted by Fortune 500 companies, industry-leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, retail pharmacy chains, financial institutions, privately held businesses, and individuals in matters of utmost importance. He helps clients navigate government investigations, regulatory minefields, and related white collar litigation throughout the United States and around the world.\nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Tinos was a partner at an AmLaw 25 firm where he served as the Chicago office managing partner and as co-head of that firm’s global white collar and government investigations practice group. Before joining private practice, Tinos served as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago where he successfully handled high-profile cases and trials that received national and international media attention. He also successfully served as lead appellate counsel representing the government on nine appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second and Seventh Circuits. 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He has over two decades of experience responding to governmental investigations involving the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. 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Served on the team that secured an across-the-board acquittal of a 26-count criminal indictment in United States v. United Water Services, Inc. (N.D. Ind. 2012){{ FIELD }}Representation of a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of water treatment chemicals in connection with a post-Deepwater federal criminal investigation into alleged violations of the Clean Water Act on an offshore oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Fortune 200 leading processer and marketer of fresh pork and packaged meats in connection with a federal criminal investigation into allegations of unpermitted discharges of process wastewater. Provided advice and counsel in connection with the design and construction of a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system and associated NPDES permitting concerns{{ FIELD }}Representation of a global leader in specialty chemicals in connection with federal civil and criminal investigations arising out of an alleged failure to operate pollution control equipment at a wastewater treatment facility{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with a pilot study relating to the design and construction of a wastewater treatment system and associated NPDES permitting concerns, including the applicability of the RCRA wastewater treatment unit exemption{{ FIELD }}Representation of one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in North America in connection with a federal criminal investigation into the alleged dumping of hazardous materials down a storm drain as part of a scheme involving the false production of biodiesel{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading construction materials and services company in connection with a federal criminal investigation into stormwater management practices at multiple facilities located throughout the Northeast{{ FIELD }}Resource Conservation and Recovery Act{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading credit and asset-based investor group in connection with an Ohio EPA investigation arising out of a tenant's abandonment of millions of pounds of hazardous electronic waste{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Fortune 500 natural gas utility in connection with a federal criminal investigation into the alleged release of a natural gas odorant{{ FIELD }}Representation of one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers in connection with a federal criminal investigation into shipments of byproducts, co-products and co-products used as fuels{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with federal civil investigations at a pesticide chemical formulating and packaging facility{{ FIELD }}Representation of a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of water treatment chemicals in connection with a federal criminal investigation into the alleged storage of hazardous waste for more than 90 days without a permit{{ FIELD }}Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with the February 2023 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading credit and asset-based investor group in connection with CERCLA litigation in Ohio federal court arising out of the abandonment of millions of pounds of hazardous electronic waste, securing over $16 million in cost recovery from over 50 potentially responsible parties in Garrison Southfield Park LLC v. Closed Loop Refining and Recovery, Inc., et al. (S.D. Ohio 2023){{ FIELD }}Representation of one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers in connection with threatened CERCLA litigation in Indiana arising out of metals recycling{{ FIELD }}Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with the largest federal civil and criminal investigations in the history of the FIFRA program{{ FIELD }}Representation of a specialty chemical manufacturer in connection with FIFRA pesticide registration concerns{{ FIELD }}Maritime{{ FIELD }}Representation of a senior crew member of the F/V Pacific Breeze, a fishing vessel operating in the South Pacific, in connection with allegations arising under MARPOL and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships by failing to maintain an accurate Oil Record Book{{ FIELD }}Workplace Safety{{ FIELD }}Representation of one of the world’s largest natural resource companies in connection with a near-miss incident arising from a major fire at a U.S. zinc recycling facility{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with civil, criminal and administrative investigations by the CSB and various state and local agencies into an explosion and fire at a California oil refinery{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with a mechanical integrity review of fixed equipment inspection and maintenance programs for oil refineries located throughout the United States, Canada and South Africa{{ FIELD }}Representation of one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in North America in connection with a federal criminal investigation into an explosion and fire at a hazardous materials recycling center{{ FIELD }}Representation of one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers in connection with an internal investigation into the OSHA recordability of alleged exposure to a chemical manufactured by less than 10 facilities in the world{{ FIELD }}Extended Producer Responsibility{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Fortune 500 company as lead regulatory counsel in connection with existing and proposed state EPR programs affecting paper and plastics packaging and lithium-ion batteries; assisted in public outreach and advocacy and provide consultation to state lobbying teams{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading lawn and garden services provider in connection with existing and proposed state EPR programs affecting paper and plastic packaging and lithium-ion batteries and electronics waste laws{{ FIELD }}Representation of a pharmaceutical company and marketer of leading aesthetics brands and products in connection with existing and proposed state EPR laws affecting paper and plastics packaging{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Fortune 500 waste management services provider in connection with existing and proposed state EPR laws affecting paper and plastic packaging{{ FIELD }}Representation of an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for retail and foodservice markets with nearly $2 billion in revenue in connection with state EPR laws affecting paper and plastic packaging and food serviceware{{ FIELD }}Representation of one of the world's largest retailers in connection with state battery takeback programs{{ FIELD }}Representation of major U.S. automakers in connection with existing and proposed EPR programs affecting electric vehicle batteries, including end-of-life, defective, and recalled batteries{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading credit and asset-based investor group in connection with a state environmental investigation arising out of a tenant’s abandonment of millions of pounds of cathode ray tubes and related electronic waste collected pursuant to state EPR laws throughout the Midwest{{ FIELD }}Provide advice and counsel to several clients in multiple industries regarding environmental, social and governance policies, including in connection with potential greenwashing claims{{ FIELD }}Environmental Transactions{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with the divestiture of $600 million in oil and gas assets subject to pending administrative, civil and criminal investigations{{ FIELD }}Representation of a global leader in specialty chemicals in connection with the divestiture of a specialty-batch chemical manufacturing facility subject to pending federal civil and criminal investigations{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with the potential acquisition of a fertilizer manufacturing facility{{ FIELD }}Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with the divestiture of product lines subject to pending federal civil and criminal investigations{{ FIELD }}Representation of an aerospace conglomerate in connection with the provision of engineering consulting services to offshore oil and gas platforms{{ FIELD }}Representation of one of the largest pipeline companies in the United States in connection with multiple access and indemnity agreements, due diligence efforts, and real estate acquisitions{{ FIELD }}Representation of a commercial real estate investment firm in connection with a lender's request for an environmental opinion relating to a utility's obligations to remediate a transformer leak on the acquired property{{ FIELD }}Karl Heisler is a nationally-recognized environmental lawyer in enforcement defense. Karl has managed the legal fallout from a wide array of environmental and workplace safety incidents, ranging from fires and explosions to pipeline releases and the abandonment of hazardous waste. He has over two decades of experience responding to governmental investigations involving the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. He is a prolific speaker on environmental law and incident response.\nChambers USA distinguished Karl as \"exceptionally proactive,\" with \"strategic thinking\" and \"the ability to understand the complex and translate it.\" Legal 500 USA characterized him as a \"true partner to his clients\" and \"highly strategic,\" with a \"singular ability to clarify the inordinately opaque and confusing nature of environmental laws for the unanointed.\" Lawdragon recognized him as a \"Leading Environmental Lawyer.\" Benchmark Litigation recognized him as having an \"unparalleled ability to master the facts and an encyclopedic mastery of environmental law.\"  \nAs a respected thought leader, Karl is frequently called upon to comment, write or speak about environmental enforcement and incident response for publications and organizations including Law360, Thomson Reuters, Resource Recycling, Inc., American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers, the American Bar Association, the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, the Association of Corporate Counsel, Lawline, the Environmental Law Institute, the Practising Law Institute and the American Law Institute. He has written or spoken about managing the first 48 hours of an incident, incident response for public information officers, responding to hazardous waste abandonments, hurricane readiness and response, climate risk disclosure, environmental due diligence, the environmental aspects of commercial and real estate transactions, the design and implementation of environmental compliance programs, the regulation of electronic waste, cybersecurity in the energy and transportation sectors, evidence preservation, and preparing for a government inspection. He wrote the introductory chapter for Inside the Minds: Environmental Law Enforcement and Compliance, published by Thomson Reuters/Aspatore, and co-authored the chapter entitled \"Environmental Criminal Enforcement: A Primer for the Real Estate Practitioner\" in the Fifth Edition of Environmental Aspects of Real Estate and Commercial Transactions: Acquisitions, Development, and Liability Management, which is one of the ABA's most widely read publications.\nKarl is a cutting-edge practitioner in extended producer responsibility laws extending to paper and plastic packaging, batteries, electronics recycling, and other product stewardship. His EPR clients include retail companies, pharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers, lawn and garden service providers, and waste management service providers. He also dedicates a significant portion of his practice to environmental transactions. He provides advice and counsel on environmental due diligence and the availability of transactional defenses, and he routinely negotiates representations, warranties, and indemnifications. He has assisted with the acquisitions and divestitures of several entities subject to government investigations arising out of environmental and workplace safety incidents. For over a decade, Karl has taught the environmental transactions course for the Environmental Law Institute, a leader in non-partisan research and environmental education.\nHis clients include public and private entities in the energy, chemical manufacturing, construction and waste management industries, as well as lenders, private equity and real estate firms with interests in these industries.\n  Partner Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyer Lawdragon (2026) Chambers USA Band 1 (Firmwide), Nationwide Environmental Health \u0026amp; Safety Chambers USA (2024) Chambers USA Environmental Law Firm of the Year Chambers USA (2024) Chambers USA Band 3 (Individual), Environment: Litigation-Illinois Chambers USA (2024 - 2025) Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Environmental Lawyers Lawdragon Inc. (2021, 2023-2025) Legal 500 Recommended Practitioner, Environmental Legal 500 USA (2018-2020, 2023-2025) Benchmark Litigation Recognized Practitioner Benchmark Litigation (2016) Super Lawyers Rising Star - Washington, D.C.  Super Lawyers (2013) Law360 Rising Star - Environmental Law360 (2013) University of Virginia University of Virginia School of Law University of Virginia University of Virginia School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia District of Columbia Illinois Virginia Illinois State Bar Association ABA, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources and Criminal Justice Section District of Columbia Bar, Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section The Chicago Bar Association Clean Air Act Representation of an international oil and natural gas company in connection with government investigations by EPA, OSHA, and CSB into multiple worker fatalities at an Ohio oil refinery and associated root cause analysis Representation of a global upstream energy company in connection with government investigations by EPA and the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission into a natural gas release on the Alaska North Slope and associated root cause analysis Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with federal civil and criminal investigations arising out of the Clean Air Act's risk management plan RAGAGEP provision, as well as the application of API standards and recommended practices; secured declination of criminal charges Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with a federal criminal investigation arising out of the application of NSPS Subpart J to flaring operations at a California oil refinery Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with federal and state civil, criminal and administrative investigations arising out of the application of NSPS Subpart Kb to alleged storage vessels at upstream production facilities in the Cook Inlet, Alaska Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with a variety of Title V regulatory concerns affecting Alaska offshore drilling platforms Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with the drafting of an incident response playbook for lawyers who may be called upon to respond to a fire, explosion, spill or other incidents Representation of a global investment trading company in connection with a federal criminal investigation arising out of the application of NESHAP asbestos work practice standards to the renovation of a 450+ unit residential complex in St. Petersburg, Florida Clean Water Act Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with civil, criminal and administrative investigations by the U.S. Coast Guard, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and various state and local agencies into a pipeline release to waters from a California oil refinery and associated root cause analysis; secured declination of criminal charges Representation of an offshore, midstream energy company in connection with an NTSB investigation arising out of a crude oil release from an underwater pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico Representation of a pesticide chemicals formulating and packaging company in connection with a wastewater permit challenge in Iowa District Court for Lee County Representation of leading industrial equipment rental company in connection with a Las Vegas-area local environmental investigation arising out of alleged oil discharges into a storm drain Representation of one of the largest pipeline companies in the United States as standby incident response counsel, including in connection with multiple EPA, PHMSA, NTSB and state environmental investigations into releases from underground petroleum pipelines Representation of one of the world's largest providers of wastewater management solutions in connection with a federal criminal investigation and prosecution arising out of a chlorine release. Served on the team that secured an across-the-board acquittal of a 26-count criminal indictment in United States v. United Water Services, Inc. (N.D. Ind. 2012) Representation of a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of water treatment chemicals in connection with a post-Deepwater federal criminal investigation into alleged violations of the Clean Water Act on an offshore oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico Representation of a Fortune 200 leading processer and marketer of fresh pork and packaged meats in connection with a federal criminal investigation into allegations of unpermitted discharges of process wastewater. Provided advice and counsel in connection with the design and construction of a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment system and associated NPDES permitting concerns Representation of a global leader in specialty chemicals in connection with federal civil and criminal investigations arising out of an alleged failure to operate pollution control equipment at a wastewater treatment facility Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with a pilot study relating to the design and construction of a wastewater treatment system and associated NPDES permitting concerns, including the applicability of the RCRA wastewater treatment unit exemption Representation of one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in North America in connection with a federal criminal investigation into the alleged dumping of hazardous materials down a storm drain as part of a scheme involving the false production of biodiesel Representation of a leading construction materials and services company in connection with a federal criminal investigation into stormwater management practices at multiple facilities located throughout the Northeast Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Representation of a leading credit and asset-based investor group in connection with an Ohio EPA investigation arising out of a tenant's abandonment of millions of pounds of hazardous electronic waste Representation of a Fortune 500 natural gas utility in connection with a federal criminal investigation into the alleged release of a natural gas odorant Representation of one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers in connection with a federal criminal investigation into shipments of byproducts, co-products and co-products used as fuels Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with federal civil investigations at a pesticide chemical formulating and packaging facility Representation of a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of water treatment chemicals in connection with a federal criminal investigation into the alleged storage of hazardous waste for more than 90 days without a permit Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with the February 2023 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio Representation of a leading credit and asset-based investor group in connection with CERCLA litigation in Ohio federal court arising out of the abandonment of millions of pounds of hazardous electronic waste, securing over $16 million in cost recovery from over 50 potentially responsible parties in Garrison Southfield Park LLC v. Closed Loop Refining and Recovery, Inc., et al. (S.D. Ohio 2023) Representation of one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers in connection with threatened CERCLA litigation in Indiana arising out of metals recycling Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with the largest federal civil and criminal investigations in the history of the FIFRA program Representation of a specialty chemical manufacturer in connection with FIFRA pesticide registration concerns Maritime Representation of a senior crew member of the F/V Pacific Breeze, a fishing vessel operating in the South Pacific, in connection with allegations arising under MARPOL and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships by failing to maintain an accurate Oil Record Book Workplace Safety Representation of one of the world’s largest natural resource companies in connection with a near-miss incident arising from a major fire at a U.S. zinc recycling facility Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with civil, criminal and administrative investigations by the CSB and various state and local agencies into an explosion and fire at a California oil refinery Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with a mechanical integrity review of fixed equipment inspection and maintenance programs for oil refineries located throughout the United States, Canada and South Africa Representation of one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in North America in connection with a federal criminal investigation into an explosion and fire at a hazardous materials recycling center Representation of one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers in connection with an internal investigation into the OSHA recordability of alleged exposure to a chemical manufactured by less than 10 facilities in the world Extended Producer Responsibility Representation of a Fortune 500 company as lead regulatory counsel in connection with existing and proposed state EPR programs affecting paper and plastics packaging and lithium-ion batteries; assisted in public outreach and advocacy and provide consultation to state lobbying teams Representation of a leading lawn and garden services provider in connection with existing and proposed state EPR programs affecting paper and plastic packaging and lithium-ion batteries and electronics waste laws Representation of a pharmaceutical company and marketer of leading aesthetics brands and products in connection with existing and proposed state EPR laws affecting paper and plastics packaging Representation of a Fortune 500 waste management services provider in connection with existing and proposed state EPR laws affecting paper and plastic packaging Representation of an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for retail and foodservice markets with nearly $2 billion in revenue in connection with state EPR laws affecting paper and plastic packaging and food serviceware Representation of one of the world's largest retailers in connection with state battery takeback programs Representation of major U.S. automakers in connection with existing and proposed EPR programs affecting electric vehicle batteries, including end-of-life, defective, and recalled batteries Representation of a leading credit and asset-based investor group in connection with a state environmental investigation arising out of a tenant’s abandonment of millions of pounds of cathode ray tubes and related electronic waste collected pursuant to state EPR laws throughout the Midwest Provide advice and counsel to several clients in multiple industries regarding environmental, social and governance policies, including in connection with potential greenwashing claims Environmental Transactions Representation of a Fortune 50 energy company in connection with the divestiture of $600 million in oil and gas assets subject to pending administrative, civil and criminal investigations Representation of a global leader in specialty chemicals in connection with the divestiture of a specialty-batch chemical manufacturing facility subject to pending federal civil and criminal investigations Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with the potential acquisition of a fertilizer manufacturing facility Representation of a leading lawn and garden manufacturer in connection with the divestiture of product lines subject to pending federal civil and criminal investigations Representation of an aerospace conglomerate in connection with the provision of engineering consulting services to offshore oil and gas platforms Representation of one of the largest pipeline companies in the United States in connection with multiple access and indemnity agreements, due diligence efforts, and real estate acquisitions Representation of a commercial real estate investment firm in connection with a lender's request for an environmental opinion relating to a utility's obligations to remediate a transformer leak on the acquired property","searchable_name":"Karl R. 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Also represent in related joint venture agreement.{{ FIELD }}Represent public company in the acquisition, and simultaneous origination of a 99-year ground lease, of two office buildings in Cary, North Carolina.{{ FIELD }}Represent client in the sale of the leasehold interests, and simultaneous origination of a 99-year ground lease, of two properties originally leased to a food supplier and distributor in Miami, Florida.{{ FIELD }}Acquisitions and dispositions\nRepresent seller of a marina, operating business and real estate in Naples, Florida.{{ FIELD }}Represent real estate client in the sale of a multifamily apartment building near Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.{{ FIELD }}Represent investment advisory services firm in its disposition of a multifamily apartment complex in the Chicago suburbs for approximately $80 million.{{ FIELD }}Represent corporate client in acquisition and construction of a manufacturing facility in Lockport, Illinois.{{ FIELD }}Represent seller of land in downtown Nashville business district.{{ FIELD }}Danna Horton’s practice focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions, primarily in real estate finance. As a partner in our Real Estate practice, she advises capital providers seeking to generate or preserve investments. Her clients include lenders, borrowers, ground landlords, private equity funds, REITS and insurance companies. She proactively works with her clients to provide practical solutions to meet strategic business objectives.\nDanna has extensive experience representing lenders and borrowers in real estate finance transactions, including multifamily loans, first mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, constructions loans and loan sales, in addition to advising on refinancing and acquisition loans. She routinely advises investors and operators in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and long-term ground leases.\nDanna also represents community and philanthropic organizations in real estate and corporate pro bono matters. Partner Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois College of Law District of Columbia Illinois Commercial Real Estate Executive Women (CREW) Network Real Estate Finance Forum (REFF) Real Estate Lenders Association (RELA) American College of Mortgage Attorneys Financing Transactions\nRepresent a bank in a loan modification for a Miami Beach hotel in connection with a government-mandated closure of the hotel and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Represent a senior-housing borrower in connection with a Fannie Mae loan extension and modification related to a project-wide renovation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Represent mezzanine lender in financing the renovation of the former Cook County Hospital building in Chicago. Represent a bank in its construction loan for a mixed-use retail and multifamily building in Chicago's Logan Square. Represent three ground landlords as borrower in fee financings for properties in Washington, DC, and Nashville, Tennessee. Represent a REIT as borrower in its mezzanine loan for the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn. Represent mezzanine lender in financing the construction of multifamily project in San Gabriel, California. Ground leasing transactions\nRepresent public company client in its first acquisition, following its initial public offering, of two new, Class A multifamily projects on Los Angeles' Hollywood Boulevard. Represent public company client in the acquisition, and simultaneous origination of a 99-year ground lease, of 13 acres of vacant land for construction of medical office buildings in Forsyth, Georgia. Represent institutional investor in its acquisition of a long-term lease for a hotel in San Antonio, Texas, and the creation of a second long-term lease for the street retail on the first floor underneath the hotel. Represent ground landlord in the acquisition, and simultaneous origination of a 99-year ground lease, of a 7-story office building on 1.83 acres on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta. Also represent in related joint venture agreement. Represent public company in the acquisition, and simultaneous origination of a 99-year ground lease, of two office buildings in Cary, North Carolina. Represent client in the sale of the leasehold interests, and simultaneous origination of a 99-year ground lease, of two properties originally leased to a food supplier and distributor in Miami, Florida. Acquisitions and dispositions\nRepresent seller of a marina, operating business and real estate in Naples, Florida. Represent real estate client in the sale of a multifamily apartment building near Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Represent investment advisory services firm in its disposition of a multifamily apartment complex in the Chicago suburbs for approximately $80 million. Represent corporate client in acquisition and construction of a manufacturing facility in Lockport, Illinois. 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Liv has persuaded opposing counsel to dismiss cases without compensation by persuasively explaining applicable law.\u0026nbsp; Liv has successfully defeated class certification in cases that prior counsel believed to be unwinnable.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiv has defended some of the world's largest multi-national companies in high-stakes commercial, viral and multidistrict litigation, managing crisis situations in which simultaneous inquiries by state and federal regulators, international and local law enforcement and Congress are taking place. 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Media Law and Class Action Mass Tort Defense Law\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Illinois Super Lawyer\"}{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel is a proposed class action alleging arsenic in spices caused harm to consumers who purchased the products. Case resolved for de minimis amount after recall implemented.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in a series of Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (California's \"Proposition 65\") relating to a variety of allegedly carcinogenic and toxic substances in food and other consumer products. Cases resolved on very favorable terms through informal negotiations.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging the engine compartments of certain model vehicles emit noxious and toxic substances into the vehicles' passenger cabins, allegedly rendering the vehicles undrivable and causing vehicle occupants to require medical treatment.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in a proposed class action brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) seeking more than $600 million in damages as a result of defendant allegedly having sent facsimiles to recipients that purportedly lacked legally-sufficient opt-out notices. Successfully defeated class certification on predominance grounds.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging vehicle transmissions are defective; persuaded Court to dismiss the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act claim for failing to name at least 100 named plaintiffs; Court rejected the notion it had jurisdiction over the MMWA claim based on diversity.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging violations of state and federal warranty laws brought on behalf of a Wisconsin resident. Liv successfully obtained dismissal of the case on grounds that Illinois lacked sufficient contacts to confer general personal jurisdiction over American Honda.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging violations to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) that was successfully resolved on very favorable terms prior to the filing of a responsive pleading.{{ FIELD }}Co-lead counsel in a proposed class action against Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. alleging excessive oil consumption in certain Toyota vehicles; successfully argued Plaintiff lacked standing; case was dismissed, with costs awarded to Toyota.{{ FIELD }}In a proposed class action brought by Oregon and Washington residents against Ford Motor Co., Inc. in California, successfully argued that the State of California lacked sufficient contacts to assert general personal jurisdiction over Ford. Plaintiffs declined to appeal the district court’s dismissal of Ford.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in an MDL consolidating nine consumer class actions filed throughout the U.S. alleging 2015 Honda CR-Vs vibrate excessively. Resolved favorably through a Rule 23(b)(2) settlement where the remedy is to provide “enhanced” notice of pre-existing, effective countermeasures to the relatively few consumers who complained.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging an internet advertising service provider breached its service agreements by invoicing allegedly misleading charges; successfully resolved after preliminary motion practice and targeted discovery of plaintiff.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in a proposed class action against U.S. automotive distributor and foreign parent alleging the pedal bracket assembly in certain vehicles was defective; Plaintiffs sought to certify classes and subclasses in more than ten states. Resolved on favorable terms after a favorable ruling on a motion to dismiss and targeted discovery of plaintiffs.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging Defendants sent unwanted facsimile advertisements to Plaintiff and members of the proposed classes. Defeated class certification by successfully proving Plaintiff and all of its counsel (more than 10 lawyers and 3 law firms) were inadequate.{{ FIELD }}Liv Kiser, a member of the federal trial bar, defends companies in high-stakes civil disputes arising from dangerous or toxic products or substances, consumer fraud, false advertising, breach of warranty, privacy violations, unfair competition and other torts.  A seasoned and vigorous advocate both in and outside of the courtroom, Liv's innovative approaches to complex legal questions have resulted in the development of new law favorable to her clients and entire industries.\nLiv proactively works with companies in the supply chain of highly-regulated, consumer-facing industries -- from automotive to food, financial services, healthcare, personal care products, real estate, telecommunications, utilities, and others -- to identify and manage their legal risks, developing creative and cost-effective strategies for furthering their business interests, protecting brands and preserving consumer goodwill.  Liv regularly resolves cases at the earliest stages of litigation through creative strategies that (for example) operate to moot a class action or render the case uncertifiable. Liv has persuaded opposing counsel to dismiss cases without compensation by persuasively explaining applicable law.  Liv has successfully defeated class certification in cases that prior counsel believed to be unwinnable.\nLiv has defended some of the world's largest multi-national companies in high-stakes commercial, viral and multidistrict litigation, managing crisis situations in which simultaneous inquiries by state and federal regulators, international and local law enforcement and Congress are taking place. Liv has appeared in state and federal courts across the nation, and understands how courts are likely to apply the consumer protection laws in any given dispute.  Her clients consider her predictive skills as to how matters are likely to unfold and resolve as \"uncanny.\"  Protecting company reputations and preserving trust is a central focus of Liv’s practice.\nLiv routinely and successfully defends companies facing claims asserted under the laws of California (including Cal. Bus. \u0026amp; Prof. Code 17200 (UCL), 17500, CLRA, CCPA, Prop 65) and other states (including the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA)).  She has defeated numerous claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Americans with Disabilities' Act (ADA) and other state and federal laws.  She has substantial experience successfully defeating cases where plaintiffs seek recovery for alleged \"price premiums\" and/or \"overpayments.\" \nLiv also has a very active pro bono practice, obtaining asylum for persecuted individuals and ensuring children with disabilities obtain necessary services.  She also represents incarcerated defendants in Constitutional cases.  Liv serves on the firm's Diversity Committee, and on committees within the Chicago office.   Livia Kiser lawyer Partner Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Lawdragon Named to 2025 Leading Lawyers  Leading Lawyers Named to Chambers 2024 Leading Lawyers in America Chambers Tier 2 - Leading Lawyer in 2024 for Transport\u0026gt;Rail and Road: Litigation and Regulation Legal 500 Tier 1-Key Lawyer in 2024 for Dispute Resolution\u0026gt;Product Liability, Mass Tort \u0026amp; Class Actions-Defense: Consumer Products Legal 500 Tier 1-Key Lawyer in 2024 for Dispute Resolution\u0026gt;Product Liability, Mass Tort \u0026amp; Class Actions-Defense: Auto/Transport Legal 500 Named to Chambers 2024 General Commercial Litigation List Chambers Member of 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Lawdragon Stand-Out Lawyer  Thomson Reuters 2024 Leading Lawyer in 2023 in Transport: Rail and Road, Litigation and Regulatory Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer in 2023 in Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Actions: Consumer Products: Defense  Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer in 2022 in Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Actions: Consumer Products: Defense Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer in 2022 in Product Liability, Mass Tort, and Class Actions: Auto/Transport: Defense Legal 500 Named to Crain's Chicago Business's 2023 Notable Litigators and Trial Attorneys List Crain's Chicago Business Named to Chicago Lawyer's 2021 Top 50 Women in Law  Chicago Lawyer Named to Crain's Chicago Business's 2020 Notable Women in Law Crain's Chicago Business Leading Lawyer in 2022 in Transport: Rail and Road, Litigation and Regulatory  Legal 500 Named to The Best Lawyers in America for Consumer Law Best Lawyers In America Recognized as a \"Leading Lawyer\" Leading Lawyers Network Named among the “Top Lawyers in Illinois” in Advertising \u0026amp; Media Law and Class Action Mass Tort Defense Law Illinois Super Lawyer University of Illinois  Northwestern University Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California California Illinois Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section Member, Illinois State Bar Association Member, The State Bar of California Lead counsel is a proposed class action alleging arsenic in spices caused harm to consumers who purchased the products. Case resolved for de minimis amount after recall implemented. Lead counsel in a series of Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (California's \"Proposition 65\") relating to a variety of allegedly carcinogenic and toxic substances in food and other consumer products. Cases resolved on very favorable terms through informal negotiations. Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging the engine compartments of certain model vehicles emit noxious and toxic substances into the vehicles' passenger cabins, allegedly rendering the vehicles undrivable and causing vehicle occupants to require medical treatment. Lead counsel in a proposed class action brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) seeking more than $600 million in damages as a result of defendant allegedly having sent facsimiles to recipients that purportedly lacked legally-sufficient opt-out notices. Successfully defeated class certification on predominance grounds. Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging vehicle transmissions are defective; persuaded Court to dismiss the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act claim for failing to name at least 100 named plaintiffs; Court rejected the notion it had jurisdiction over the MMWA claim based on diversity. Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging violations of state and federal warranty laws brought on behalf of a Wisconsin resident. Liv successfully obtained dismissal of the case on grounds that Illinois lacked sufficient contacts to confer general personal jurisdiction over American Honda. Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging violations to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) that was successfully resolved on very favorable terms prior to the filing of a responsive pleading. Co-lead counsel in a proposed class action against Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. alleging excessive oil consumption in certain Toyota vehicles; successfully argued Plaintiff lacked standing; case was dismissed, with costs awarded to Toyota. In a proposed class action brought by Oregon and Washington residents against Ford Motor Co., Inc. in California, successfully argued that the State of California lacked sufficient contacts to assert general personal jurisdiction over Ford. Plaintiffs declined to appeal the district court’s dismissal of Ford. Lead counsel in an MDL consolidating nine consumer class actions filed throughout the U.S. alleging 2015 Honda CR-Vs vibrate excessively. Resolved favorably through a Rule 23(b)(2) settlement where the remedy is to provide “enhanced” notice of pre-existing, effective countermeasures to the relatively few consumers who complained. Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging an internet advertising service provider breached its service agreements by invoicing allegedly misleading charges; successfully resolved after preliminary motion practice and targeted discovery of plaintiff. Lead counsel in a proposed class action against U.S. automotive distributor and foreign parent alleging the pedal bracket assembly in certain vehicles was defective; Plaintiffs sought to certify classes and subclasses in more than ten states. Resolved on favorable terms after a favorable ruling on a motion to dismiss and targeted discovery of plaintiffs. Lead counsel in a proposed class action alleging Defendants sent unwanted facsimile advertisements to Plaintiff and members of the proposed classes. Defeated class certification by successfully proving Plaintiff and all of its counsel (more than 10 lawyers and 3 law firms) were inadequate.","searchable_name":"Livia M. 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He focuses on leveraged finance transactions representing financial institutions and private equity sponsors.\nMatthew’s practice centers on leveraged finance, with a particular focus on representing institutional lenders, financial institutions, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers in connection with acquisition financings, refinancings, recapitalizations and working capital facilities.\nMatthew is a highly capable, market-savvy finance lawyer known for building strong, long-term relationships with institutional lenders, private equity sponsors and portfolio companies and for delivering responsive, business-focused counsel through the lifecycle of a deal. His extensive borrower-side experience representing private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies gives him a well-rounded perspective on deal dynamics and counterparty expectations which allows him to anticipate borrower positions, negotiate effectively from the lender’s perspective and work seamlessly alongside the firm’s private equity and corporate practices to support broader client needs.\nMatthew is admitted to practice in Illinois. 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Represented one of the plaintiffs in a successful legal challenge to an FDA guidance governing the Substantial Equivalence Review process for tobacco products.{{ FIELD }}Member of a King \u0026amp; Spalding team serving as national coordinating counsel and trial counsel in product liability litigationinvolving GlaxoSmithKline’s antidepressant Paxil®, including in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Mass Tort Program. Experience includes preparing fact and expert witnesses on FDA issues and briefing motions in limine and Daubertchallenges.{{ FIELD }}Member of a King \u0026amp; Spalding team representing the manufacturer of FDA-cleared surgical gowns in nationwide litigation concerning the design, labeling, advertising and manufacture of the devices, including: a federal class action trial, the verdict from which is on appeal to the Ninth Circuit; a qui tam suit brought under the Federal False Claims Act in which the court granted defendants' motion to dismiss; and a federal Lanham Act lawsuit concerning allegations of false marketing. Experience includes working extensively with the Company's regulatory expert witness on the FDA-related issues in the litigation, leading the development of the Company's expert report and preparing the witness for his trial testimony.{{ FIELD }}Assisted companies in preparing for FDA inspections, developing responses to FDA investigational observations (FDA-483 forms), and warning letters.{{ FIELD }}Assisted pharmaceutical and medical device companies under investigation by FDA and the U.S. Department of Justice Office for alleged violations of the FDCA.{{ FIELD }}Conducted internal investigations of pharmaceutical medical device manufacturers into potential quality systems and advertising and promotion violations to develop a risk profile and recommendation for reducing potential liability and risk exposure.{{ FIELD }}Conducted FDA regulatory due diligence reviews of target medical device, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and compounding pharmacies.{{ FIELD }}Counseled companies on radiation-emitting product requirements under the FDCA.{{ FIELD }}Counseled companies on labeling and promotion requirements for FDA-regulated products.{{ FIELD }}United States v. Franck’s Lab, 2011 WL 4031102 (M.D. Fla. Sept. 12, 2011). Lead associate for Franck’s Lab in successful defense of FDA enforcement action contending that traditional, state-licensed pharmacy compounding of veterinary medications violates FDA’s statute. Also served as the lead associate for Franck’s Lab in other FDA regulatory and state board of pharmacy matters.{{ FIELD }}Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. v. FDA, No. 1:11-cv-01950 (D.D.C.). Lead associate representing innovator drug manufacturer in litigation seeking to require FDA to withdraw its approval of purported generic formulations of manufacturer’s brand name products.{{ FIELD }}Amanda Klingler is a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. and Chicago offices with extensive experience advising life science clients.  As a partner in the firm's FDA and Life Sciences practice, Amanda advises pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech companies and pharmacies, on a wide range of regulatory matters, enforcement actions, civil litigation, investigations, product liability litigation, and compliance counseling. \nAmanda counsels clients on pre- and post-marketing regulatory activities and strategies, including obtaining FDA approval and clearance for medical products.  Amanda also regularly advises clients on product labeling, adverse event reporting, product safety issues, recalls/field corrections, import detention, and advertising and promotion issues.  She counsels clients on quality system and manufacturing practices for drugs and medical devices and factory inspections, including conducting mock inspections and working closely with and providing advice to clients during the inspection, and provide guidance in responding to FDA investigational observations (FDA-483 forms), and warning letters.  Amanda, as a co-leader of the firm’s AI/ML Tactical Operations team, also frequently advises clients on the use of AI/ML during the life cycle of drugs and medical devices, including digital health products. \nAmanda advises clients during internal and government investigations.  She also assists in the negotiation and management of several consent decrees of injunction for pharmaceutical, medical device, food companies and compounding pharmacies.\nAmanda works closely with the firm's product liability team and is experienced in handling FDA issues in product liability litigation, including the development of supporting evidence, writing briefs, and preparing expert witnesses to testify.\nAmanda also has significant experience and expertise in FDA's regulation of tobacco products. Amanda J Klingler Partner University of Richmond University of Richmond School of Law Saint Louis University Saint Louis University School of Law Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Chicago School of Law District of Columbia Illinois Phillips Morris USA v. FDA, 202 F.Supp. 3d (D.D.C. 2016). Represented one of the plaintiffs in a successful legal challenge to an FDA guidance governing the Substantial Equivalence Review process for tobacco products. Member of a King \u0026amp; Spalding team serving as national coordinating counsel and trial counsel in product liability litigationinvolving GlaxoSmithKline’s antidepressant Paxil®, including in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Mass Tort Program. Experience includes preparing fact and expert witnesses on FDA issues and briefing motions in limine and Daubertchallenges. Member of a King \u0026amp; Spalding team representing the manufacturer of FDA-cleared surgical gowns in nationwide litigation concerning the design, labeling, advertising and manufacture of the devices, including: a federal class action trial, the verdict from which is on appeal to the Ninth Circuit; a qui tam suit brought under the Federal False Claims Act in which the court granted defendants' motion to dismiss; and a federal Lanham Act lawsuit concerning allegations of false marketing. Experience includes working extensively with the Company's regulatory expert witness on the FDA-related issues in the litigation, leading the development of the Company's expert report and preparing the witness for his trial testimony. Assisted companies in preparing for FDA inspections, developing responses to FDA investigational observations (FDA-483 forms), and warning letters. 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