Benjamin Breslau Recognized on Chicago Lawyer’s 2024 Forty Under 40 List

Nyhan is pleased to announce that Benjamin Breslau has been named one of Chicago Lawyer’s 2024 Forty Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch.

This honor is a tribute to Ben’s integrity, his solution-oriented demeanor, and respect for his fellow peers and clients. He focuses his practice on workers’ compensation defending employers, where his exceptional preparedness and strong work ethic are invaluable. Ben’s ingenuity and prowess in law allow him to handle challenging cases with professionalism, employing creative strategies to deliver high-quality work and achieve optimal results for his clients while still reaching amicable resolutions for all parties involved.

In addition to the acclaim from William Stanczak, founder of Stanczak Law Offices; Lindsey Strom, partner at Strom Yen Injury Attorneys; and Nina Mariano, arbitrator with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission as featured in the Chicago Lawyer profile, Ben received praise from both colleagues and opponents, including:

“Ben first and foremost is a really good lawyer; he knows the law and will advocate for his client in a respectful manner. He is straightforward in his dealings as well as smart, well prepared, and reasonable to deal with, but still makes the process of trying a case against him somewhat enjoyable. He’s not only a good lawyer, but a really good person as well.” – Rachel Sostrin, partner at Sostrin and Sostrin

“I have been practicing for over 42 years and the excellent lawyers stand out in my mind. Ben is one of those. The key character of an exceptional advocate is they have excellent technical skills but also have a way with people. They can convince a jury, judge, or arbitrator by not only using their legal reasoning but with their personal skills. Ben has prevailed against me on cases. He is a relentless advocate but also a very good person.” – Steven Seidman, partner at Seidman Margulis & Fairman, LLP

”In multiple instances over the years, Ben has stepped into the shoes of other attorneys, often after receiving the file from other firms, who had been handling cases against me. He has taken cases that were an absolute mess from the Respondent’s end and organized them into solidly defended files that were ready for resolution. In numerous instances where other defense counsel may have been overwhelmed or confused, Ben has found ways to move files forward for the benefit of his clients.” – Tyler Berberich, partner at Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

In the legal community, he ​​serves on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association and is an active participant in various legal associations, such as the Illinois Self-Insurers’ Association in which he participates in the annual Nuts & Bolts Seminars to share his understanding of industry issues.

His dedication to his community extends beyond the law through his involvement with the Oswegoland Park District Youth Sports, where he finds time to make a positive impact on young athletes while still offering unparalleled support to his clients.

We congratulate Ben on this well-deserved honor.

Nyhan is a dynamic, diverse, and dedicated community of experienced attorneys and support professionals who listen, pursue excellence, keep promises, and deliver immediate results related to Workers’ Compensation, Employment, Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance, as well as Civil Litigation, and Employee Workers’ Compensation Fraud matters.