Professional Profiles

Paul J. Kozacky is an AV-Rated trial attorney concentrating his practice in the fields of commercial litigation and maritime law. Prior to starting his firm in 1997, Mr. Kozacky worked at the Chicago office of McDermott, Will & Emery as a partner in its litigation department.  More...

Jerome R. Weitzel is a trial attorney concentrating his practice in the field of commercial litigation with a focus on construction, real estate, admiralty, employment, and contract disputes. Mr. Weitzel also handles general corporate matters and provides contract review for his clients.  More...

John N. Rapp is an associate with Kozacky & Weitzel, P.C. and concentrates his practice in the field of commercial litigation, focusing on contract, employment and tax matters.  Mr. Rapp graduated cum laude from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in history.  More...

Jessica M. Fricke is an associate at Kozacky & Weitzel, P.C. and concentrates her practice in commercial litigation.  Ms. Fricke graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2007, where she received a B.A. in Political Science and Economics.  Ms. Fricke joined the firm following her graduation from DePaul University College of Law in 2010.  More...

Chris M. Saternus attended DePaul University and received the B.S.C. in Accountancy in 1972. He became a C.P.A. in 1973. After a brief time out for military service, Mr. Saternus attended DePaul University College of Law, graduating in 1977. After law school, he began his career in public accounting, becoming a partner in the Tax Division of Arthur Andersen & Co. in 1988.  More...

Mark W. Schroeder is of counsel with Kozacky & Weizel, P.C. and concentrates his practice in commercial and real estate litigation, business counseling and contract negotiations.  More...

Alastar S. McGrath is of counsel with Kozacky & Weitzel, P.C. and practices a mixture of transactional law and litigation.  He is also very active in the energy efficiency world, advising companies that develop and construct high-efficiency buildings.  More...

Randall S. Rapp joined Kozacky & Weitzel, P.C. as Of Counsel on November 1, 2010.  Since 2000, he was General Counsel, Vice President - Corporate Services & Secretary of Woods Equipment Company, a national, mid-sized manufacturing and distribution company.  Randy has been an arbitrator since 1995 with the American Arbitration Association and is a mediator and arbitrator with Resolute Systems, LLC.  More...

The Law Offices of Marilyn Dunn became affiliated with Kozacky & Weitzel, P.C. in January, 2011.  After spending nearly twenty years as a transactional lawyer for large law firms in both Kansas City and Chicago, Marilyn Dunn opened and independent law office in 2009.  More...