Levin and Perconti

Some leaders are defined by the titles they hold. Others are defined by the moments when their leadership matters most.

For decades, Levin and Perconti Managing Partners Michael Bonamarte and Margaret Battersby Black have built their careers around those moments.
The moments when a family needs answers.

When a vulnerable population needs someone willing to stand in the fight.

When preparation, persistence, and passion make all the difference.

Their leadership extends far beyond the courtroom. It is reflected in the attorneys they mentor, the teams they build, and the standard they continue to set for trial advocacy in Chicago.

We are proud to share that Margaret and Mike were featured in Modern Luxury Chicago’s 2026 Power Players issue, recognizing leaders who are shaping their industries and communities.

The legal profession demands more than knowledge. It demands judgment, resilience, and the ability to lead when the stakes are highest.

Congratulations to Margaret and Mike, and to all of the incredible leaders recognized this year.

Levin & Perconti is proud to stand alongside Yadira as she seeks accountability for the profound failures that allowed this abuse to occur.

As more information comes to light, we hope anyone with knowledge of similar misconduct or institutional failures feels empowered to speak up and be heard.

We remain committed to pursuing justice for survivors and advocating for meaningful change to protect children in care.

Thank you to John L. Marsh Elementary School for welcoming our very own Nick Emerson for this year’s Career Day!

We’re proud to share the work we do and inspire the next generation through conversations about advocacy, justice, and helping others. ⚖️📚

Levin & Perconti just secured a $45.5 Million settlement against an Illinois CILA Group Home for the abuse of a resident.

Four years ago, a 27-year-old man with autism was beaten by his roommates inside the facility that was supposed to protect him. This was witnessed by staff members and then covered up. Then, they spent six days trying to pretend it didn't happen — until our client couldn't get out of bed.

He was life-flighted to a hospital with a traumatic brain bleed. He has spent the last four years in a nursing home, surrounded by residents two and three times his age, having lost the one thing he valued most: the ability to move on his own.

Now, he gets to go home.

Our team: Steven Levin, Mike Bonamarte, Margaret Battersby Black, Kelly Sabo Gaden, and Abigail Marshall, just secured the largest settlement in our firm's history and in Illinois history on his behalf.

This case was never just about what happened to this young man. It is about a system that had every opportunity to prevent it — in how it hired, how it trained, and how it supervised the staff responsible for his care.

He deserved better. And we fought to bring him home to his mom.

Join us in congratulating Jonathan Schuyler on becoming an Associate Attorney at Levin & Perconti!

After starting at LP as a paralegal, Jonathan graduated law school, passed the Illinois Bar Exam, and has officially been sworn in to the Illinois State Bar. We are incredibly proud of all he has accomplished and excited to see his continued growth as an attorney.

It was a special moment to have Partner Kelly Sabo Gaden, whom Jonathan worked alongside as a paralegal, attend his swearing-in ceremony.

Jonathan’s intelligence, dedication to his clients, and passion for justice will serve him well in this next chapter, and we look forward to seeing the meaningful impact he will make for our clients and community.

Congratulations, Jon! Your hard work and perseverance have truly paid off.

Learn more about Jonathan here: https://www.levinperconti.com/attorneys/jonathan-schuyler/

Proud to spotlight Senior Associate Lauren Park, who presented at the ITLA Trial & Practice Seminar on Advanced Discovery Tactics: Uncovering the "Hidden" Electronic Medical Records.

As Co-Chair of the ITLA Young Lawyers Division, Lauren brought real expertise and practical insight to one of the most important — and often overlooked — areas in plaintiff litigation today.

Shout out to Partner Jaime Koziol Delaney, who served as Planning Chair and Moderator in her role as Vice Chair of the ITLA Women's Caucus, and to Kelly Sabo Gaden for coming out to show her support!

What makes an expert truly see your case?

Levin & Perconti managing partner, Mike Bonamarte, tackled that question head-on in his recent American Association for Justice Nursing Home Litigation Group presentation. He discussed working with expert witnesses, as well as how to choose the right type of experts based on the underlying issues in a case.

Proud to see our team shaping the future of nursing home litigation and standing up for residents and families impacted by neglect.