Kunal brings a clear litigation plan to all of his cases with a thorough and detailed analysis of the relevant issues and concentrates his practice in defense of long term care facilities and medical malpractice claims. He prides himself on successfully mitigating his clients’ exposure and securing positive outcomes on their behalf.
In addition to his professional liability defense practice, Kunal has represented product manufacturers and employers in numerous toxic tort, product liability, and occupational injury cases. He has experience in the defense of workers’ compensation claims, and has first chair experience before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. Moreover, he also has extensive experience briefing and arguing appeals before the Illinois Circuit Courts and Appellate Courts. Kunal also has experience protecting the intellectual property rights of musical groups including negotiating licensing contracts as well as registering copyrights and trademarks before the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO).
Prior to being sworn in as an attorney, Kunal served as an extern for Judge Irwin Solganick at the Circuit Court of Cook County. In that capacity, he gained unique perspective on the dynamic between juries, attorneys and judges while observing medical malpractice trials in the Law Division.
Practices
Education
- The John Marshall Law School, JD, 2011
- Certificate in Intellectual Property Law
- Editor, Review of Intellectual Property Law
- Council Member, Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Honors Board and Council
- Council Member, Moot Court Honors Program
- University of Illinois, BS, Biology, 2005
Admissions
- Illinois
Languages
- English
Professional Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
Presentations/Publications
- Author, “Weed in the Workplace: Practical Considerations for Employers,” CLM Magazine (August 2014)
- Presenter, “Defending Permanent Total Disability and Wage Differentials,” Client Training Seminar (November 2013)
- Presenter, “Conceal Carry Laws for Employers,” Client Training Seminar (September 2013)
Honors & Awards
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award Recipient for International Intellectual Property (Spring 2010)