Our Attorneys

At Del Galdo Law Group, LLC, K. Austin Zimmer serves as the Chairman of the Firm’s Litigation Department. Mr. Zimmer focuses his practice on federal and state litigation representing primarily governmental bodies, elected officials, police officers and other public employees.

Cynthia Grandfield is an experienced civil litigator and trial attorney in federal and state court cases. She is Senior Counsel in Del Galdo Law Group’s Litigation Department.

Areas of Experience: Civil Rights, Labor and Employment, Employment Discrimination, Personal Injury and Premise Liability Defense, Real Estate, Condemnation, Construction, Environmental, and Contract Disputes.

Sean M. Sullivan is an experienced civil and criminal litigator and trial attorney with vast experience in federal and state court cases. He is Senior Counsel in Del Galdo Law Group’s Litigation Department.

Ms. Veronica Bonilla-Lopez focuses her practice on civil litigation, representing both public and private sector clients in the defense of state and federal litigation. Ms. Bonilla-Lopez’s work also includes representation of the Firm’s public sector clients before administrative and quasi-judicial bodies.

Areas of Experience: Litigation, Motion Practice, Appellate Practice, Complex Brief Writing, Municipal Prosecutions

Of Counsel

Throughout her legal career, Ms. Diemer has focused her practice exclusively in the areas of labor, employment, and school law. She counsels clients and litigates matters involving issues such as hiring, discrimination (gender, pregnancy, race national origin, age, religious, and disability), sexual harassment, the Family and Medical Leave Act, severance and non-competition agreements, and employee discipline and discharge matters.

Areas of Experience: Labor & Employment Law, School Law, Municipal Law, Litigation, Civil Rights

Davina Hughes focuses her practice on School Law. Ms. Hughes counsels clients on a variety of matters regarding School Law including contract negotiations, labor and employment matters, and student related issues.

Erin joins the firm as a Litigation Associate. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with a Minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During her undergraduate studies, Erin was the president of the Forensic Science Club and conducted scientific research through the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) at UNL.

Robert E Luedke has litigated Illinois workers compensation claims on behalf of employers for over 30 years.

Michael G. Muthleb concentrates his practice on municipal and transactional law. Mr. Muthleb represents the firm’s public and private clients on a variety of matters, including real estate transactions, contracts, and public finance.

Marquita L. Trotter concentrates her practice on municipal and transactional law. Ms. Trotter represents the firm’s public and private clients on a variety of matters, including property tax issues, intergovernmental agreements, and real estate transactions.

Courtney P. Willits concentrates her practice on municipal law and transactional law. Ms. Willits represents the Firm’s public and private clients on a variety of matters including contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.