John J. Reid

John J. Reid is administrative partner of the firm’s Milwaukee office and has served as a member of the Attorney Hiring Committee and Associate Review and Compensation Committee. John concentrates his practice in civil litigation, with an emphasis on professional liability and medical malpractice defense. John also has extensive experience working with clients on complex litigation matters including, personal and commercial transportation, civil rights litigation and correctional healthcare, construction, commercial litigation and premises liability. He serves as an immediate responder team for commercial trucking companies experiencing a catastrophic loss.

John has obtained favorable results in jury and bench trials defending clients throughout Wisconsin and Illinois in negligence and professional and commercial liability matters. He also frequently represents physicians, specialists, surgeons, dentists, institutional health care providers, long-term care facilities, hospitals, nurses, attorneys, real estate agents and other professionals both at trial and before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services for complaints and licensing issues.

In addition to his litigation practice, John serves as a consultant to several hospitals and works with healthcare personnel to draft policies, procedures and consent forms for general hospital use, consistent with recent and evolving developments in Illinois law.

John frequently presents to physician’s groups, hospitals and other clients on a wide range of medical, legal and general litigation issues. He is a member of several professional organizations including, Defense Research Institute (DRI), Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel, Illinois State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association and Wisconsin State Bar Association.

Cassiday Schade

Cassiday Schade is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a presence throughout the Midwest. We focus on providing our clients with exceptional and efficient representation and act as national or regional counsel for clients facing nationwide exposures.

With experience in virtually all areas of civil litigation, we have a diverse client base and our attorneys provide companies of various sizes with extensive trial experience and case preparation acumen. Throughout our history, we have represented individuals and companies in a variety of industries, including long-term care, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, construction, professional services and transportation. In addition to trial and appellate work, we provide both organizations and individuals with the tools to analyze and prevent risk before litigation arises.

We take pride in working with our clients and not just for them. Every case is different, and determining the best possible outcome is what our attorneys deliver. Sometimes this means aggressive preparation for trial, other times it may involve seeking an early resolution through alternative means, such as mediation or arbitration. Ultimately, our clients receive the benefit of having their matters handled with maximum efficiency and skill.