BCM Law

BCM Law, P.C. is a Chicago-based defense firm founded in 1997 specializing in workers' compensation defense, civil litigation, and insurance law across Illinois and nationwide. The firm's dozen-plus attorneys emphasize early case preparation and proactive litigation strategies to achieve efficient settlements and favorable outcomes for employers and insurers.

About

BCM Law, P.C. is a Chicago-based defense firm serving employers and insurers across Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and nationwide. Founded in May 1997 by Francis M. Brady, John P. Connolly, and Beverly N. Masuda, the firm has spent more than two decades building a strong track record in workers' compensation defense, civil litigation defense, and insurance law matters.

The firm's primary focus is defending employers against workers' compensation claims before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and throughout the state and federal court system. BCM Law represents both traditionally insured employers and self-insured organizations, offering guidance tailored to each client's situation. The attorneys also handle a broad range of civil litigation disputes, including business litigation, general civil litigation, subrogation, and third-party defense in personal injury cases. Additionally, the firm provides representation to insurers navigating complex coverage disputes, policy defense, and litigation across multiple industries.

The team includes more than a dozen attorneys: John P. Connolly, William D. Brewster, Andrew R. Makauskas, Ivan Nieves, Peter J. Stavropoulos, Andrea M. Carlson, Micaela M. Cassidy, Catherine D. Cavenagh, Jeffrey F. Clement, Jeffrey R. Gibellina, Yeganeh Gibson, Surbhi Saraswat Goyal, and Farrah L. Hagan. These lawyers bring experience handling matters at all levels of the state and federal court system as well as before administrative agencies.

BCM Law's approach emphasizes early and thorough case preparation. The firm believes that proactive litigation and early preparation—often beginning before the opposing party initiates action—significantly increase the likelihood of favorable settlement and lower overall costs. When cases proceed to trial, this preparation ensures faster closure and reduced litigation expenses. The firm works to achieve the best possible resolution as efficiently as possible, examining the facts of each case carefully to craft an effective defense. Most personal injury cases are settled out of court; however, if litigation becomes necessary, the firm is prepared to defend aggressively through trial and appeal.

The firm also handles specialized matters including Medicare and Medicaid Set Aside services and conditional payment dispute and appeal services. Insurance law disputes are a particular focus; the firm recognizes that coverage determinations can be complex, especially when multiple policies are involved or when the interests of insurers and insureds diverge.

With offices in Chicago and Bloomington/Normal, BCM Law provides skilled representation for clients based in Illinois or out-of-state companies doing business in Illinois. The firm offers personalized case assessment and consultation. Contact BCM Law at 312-425-3131.

Overview compiled from the firm's website