Firm News

The Illinois Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision affecting the home building and construction industry.  The ruling in favor of M/I Homes of Chicago has clarified that insurance companies owe a defense to their homebuilding and construction customers who are accused of construction defects causing property damage, even in circumstances where the allegations of construction defects are “groundless, false, or fraudulent.”

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that John Byrne, the firm’s Chief Marketing Officer, has been selected to serve as President-Elect of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) for 2024, and will serve on its International Board of Directors.   The appointment becomes effective on January 1, 2024.

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Ken Koehn, CPA, CMA, CLM, the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, has been elected to the International Board of Directors of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA).

Gould & Ratner is proud to announce that it has achieved Mansfield Rule Certification for Midsized Law Firms.

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Jean A. Kenol has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Practice.

23 Gould & Ratner attorneys have been recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers and “Ones to Watch” by U.S. News.