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    Our enterprising Chicago team offers a full range of dynamic legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients.

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    Crain's Chicago Business Best Places to Work

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    2025 Best Law Firms® ranks 22 Nixon Peabody practices as National Tier 1

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    Nixon Peabody has been named a Tier 1 firm for nine practices in Chicago in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®.

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      David R. Brown

      Partner / Office Managing Partner, Chicago
      • Chicago
      • Office:+1 312.977.4426
      • drbrown@nixonpeabody.com
      David R. Brown
    • Sharone Levy

      Counsel
      • Chicago
      • Office:+1 312.977.4449
      • sharonelevy@nixonpeabody.com
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    • Tina B. Solis

      Partner / Leader, Financial Institutions & Banking Disputes Team
      • Chicago
      • Office:+1 312.977.4482
      • tbsolis@nixonpeabody.com
      Tina B. Solis
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      • Office:+1 312.977.4366
      • bvalcala@nixonpeabody.com
      Brian V. Alcala
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      • Office:+1 312.977.9284
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      Craig D. Jeffrey
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      • Office:+1 312.977.9203
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