The Legal Team You Hope’s Behind the Door.

No fluff. No layers. Just serious professionals who take ownership—from the first call to the final result.

Our Approach

You Don’t Get Lost in the Shuffle. You Have a Lead Attorney Who Owns Your Matter.

We Listen

You talk. We don’t interrupt.

We Build Strategy

Clear goals. Clean timelines. Real options.

We Execute

No loose ends. No disappearing acts.

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Meet the Team

Strategic. Steady. Proven.

Each member of our team brings substantial training, practical experience, and the ability to translate complexity into clear, decisive action.

We don’t just practice law—we help clients stay in control when it matters most.

John Y. Kim

Partner

John Y. Kim leads Kim & Associates with over two decades of high-stakes litigation and financial enforcement experience. Known for his clarity, precision, and calm strategic presence, he represents institutions, fiduciaries, and individuals in complex legal matters where outcomes truly matter.

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Gregory M. Wheeler

Partner

With deep experience in personal injury, insurance, and product liability litigation, Gregory Wheeler has represented both plaintiffs and insurers across Illinois and Indiana. He brings measured, real-world strategy to every case he touches.

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Stephen M. Grachanin

Of Counsel

Stephen Grachanin is a veteran trial attorney with 30+ years of courtroom experience. A former prosecutor, he brings sharp legal instincts to civil litigation, insurance defense, and employment law — trusted for his steady hand in high-risk disputes.

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Thomas J. LoCascio

Of Counsel

Thomas LoCascio supports the firm’s litigation and recovery practice with detailed legal analysis and a focus on outcomes. Clients value his responsiveness and methodical approach in complex civil and collections matters.

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Matthew I. Weisman

Associate

Matthew supports the firm’s litigation and collections practices, contributing to case development, legal research, and client strategy. With a background in political science and legal writing, he brings strong analytical skills and a grounded, solutions-oriented mindset to every matter he works on.

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Chris L. Paolucci

Account Representative

Melissa M. Philips

Account Representative

Dedicated to providing experienced legal counsel with integrity and commitment, we fight for your interests and tailor our approach to the needs of each matter.