November 26, 2025
Jose Rivero Quoted in Sentinent
Attorney Jose Rivero was extensively quoted in Sentinent, a nonprofit newsroom focused on animal agriculture, on workplace injuries affecting turkey industry workers in 2024.
November 11, 2025
Andrea "AJ" Martino Joins CHNM
CHNM is pleased to welcome Andrea "AJ" Martino as an associate attorney. AJ is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law.
May 15, 2025
Announcing New Office Address
Effective June 1, 2025, our new address is 230 W. Monroe Street #1125, Chicago, IL 60606. Please update your records.
January 15, 2025
CHNM Attorneys Named to 2025 Leading Lawyers List
Five CHNM attorneys have been recognized as 2025 Leading Lawyers in workers' compensation law — a distinction awarded to fewer than 5% of licensed attorneys in Illinois.
January 2, 2025
Jose Rivero Quoted in New York Times Article
Jose Rivero was quoted in the New York Times article "Death on the Night Shift," examining how corporations use staffing agencies to avoid liability for injured workers.
April 23, 2024
David Guerra Presents at Chicago Workers Collaborative Meeting
Attorney David Guerra presented on the rights of injured workers in Illinois at a Chicago Workers Collaborative meeting in Waukegan on April 14, 2024.
November 20, 2023
CHNM Selected in the Best Law Firms – All Tier Report, 2024 Edition
Our firm has been selected in the Best Law Firms – All Tier Report, 2024 Edition for Workers' Compensation Law, with six attorneys named 'Best Lawyers.'
November 17, 2023
David Guerra Joins CHNM
CHNM welcomes David Guerra as an attorney. David is a recent graduate of Chicago-Kent College of Law and is bilingual in Spanish.
November 9, 2023
Mike Rom Presents at the Workers' Compensation Seminar of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Attorney Mike Rom presented at the ITLA Workers' Compensation Seminar on November 3, 2023, discussing the successful appellate case Village of Western Springs v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
October 28, 2023
Jose Rivero Receives Honor from The Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project
FLAP has honored Jose Rivero with the 11th Beckman Farmworker Advocate of the Year Award for his dedication to improving conditions for economically disadvantaged workers in Illinois.
April 25, 2023
Mike Rom Appears on NVC Radio 1590 AM
January 16, 2023
Jose Rivero to Receive the PILI 2022 Distinguished Public Service Award
The Public Interest Law Initiative honored Jose Rivero for his outstanding commitment to serving disadvantaged populations as Chairman of the Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy Project.
February 17, 2022
David X. Kosin and Marilyn I. Kosin Join CHNM
Effective January 7, 2022, Kosin Law Office, Ltd. merged its workers' compensation practice with Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti.
January 11, 2022
CHNM Named in Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report's "Best Law Firms" for 2022
For the twelfth edition, CHNM has been recognized in the Best Law Firms rankings for excellence in Workers' Compensation Law for Claimants.
July 30, 2021
David Menchetti Featured on WorkersCompensationExperts.org
David Menchetti was interviewed by WorkersCompensationExperts.org about Illinois workers' compensation law and the rights of injured workers to choose their own doctors.
March 28, 2021
Jose Rivero Mentioned in Wall Street Journal
Jose Rivero was mentioned in a Wall Street Journal article about why so many COVID-19 workers' compensation claims are being rejected.
December 24, 2020
Mike Rolenc Joins CHNM
CHNM welcomes Mike Rolenc, a seasoned workers' compensation litigator who joined the firm on December 15, 2020.
December 24, 2020
Jurisdictional Issues Article Published by Illinois State Bar Association
Mike Rom's article on jurisdictional matters in appellate workers' compensation cases appeared in the Illinois State Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Law newsletter.
October 28, 2020
Jose Rivero Recognized by Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois
The Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois honored Jose Rivero during National Hispanic Heritage Month for his service to the community and commitment to the organization's values.
December 30, 2019
CHNM Names Michael A. Rom as Shareholder
Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti has named Michael A. Rom as a shareholder. Mike will continue to exclusively represent injured workers before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
November 12, 2019
Dave Menchetti Inducted into the Samuel K. Gove Illinois Legislative Intern Hall of Fame
Dave Menchetti was inducted into the Samuel K. Gove Illinois Legislative Intern Hall of Fame at the Old State Capital Historic Site on November 12, 2019.
November 3, 2019
CHNM One of the Top 3 Law Firms with Most Workers' Compensation Cases in Illinois in 2018
The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association honored CHNM as one of the top three law firms with the most workers' compensation cases tried in Illinois in 2018.
October 17, 2019
Fall 2019 Workers' Compensation Update
Mike Rom presented at the Illinois State Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Update conference on October 14, 2019, exploring medical impairment methodology and legal analysis.
August 3, 2019
Dave Menchetti Named Number Two Leading Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Illinois
Dave Menchetti was named the number two Leading Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Illinois in the Consumer Edition of Leading Lawyers Magazine.
June 23, 2019
Near South Sider Stays on the Side of Injured Workers
Leading Lawyers Magazine profiled Patrick B. Nicholson, highlighting his nearly 40-year career representing injured workers and his commitment to the workers' compensation system.
February 2, 2019
Super Lawyers Announcement 2019
Chuck Haskins, Pat Nicholson, and Dave Menchetti have been named Illinois 2019 'Super Lawyers' in workers' compensation — for the third consecutive year.
August 31, 2018
CHNM Named Attorney Consultant to the General Consulate of Mexico in Chicago
CHNM has been designated attorney consultant to the General Consulate of Mexico in Chicago for workers' compensation matters, with Jose Rivero providing guidance during the consulate's labor week.
May 17, 2018
Dave Menchetti Named Best Lawyers' Lawyer of the Year for Workers' Compensation Law
Dave Menchetti has been honored by Illinois Best Lawyers as the Lawyer of the Year for workers' compensation law – claimants in Chicago.
May 3, 2018
Mike Rom Appointed to Workers' Compensation Section of the Illinois State Bar Association
Mike Rom has been appointed to serve on the Workers' Compensation Section of the Illinois State Bar Association, continuing a long tradition of CHNM attorneys serving on this committee.
February 2, 2018
Super Lawyers Announcement 2018
Chuck Haskins, Pat Nicholson, and Dave Menchetti have been named Illinois 2018 'Super Lawyers' in workers' compensation — for the second consecutive year.
April 18, 2017
Patrick J. Durkin Retirement Announcement
Attorney Patrick J. Durkin will retire from Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti effective May 1, 2017, after many years of dedicated service representing injured workers.
January 31, 2017
Super Lawyers Announcement 2017
Chuck Haskins, Dave Menchetti, and Pat Nicholson have been named Illinois 2017 'Super Lawyers' in workers' compensation law.
January 16, 2017
David Menchetti Participates in Illinois State Bar Association "Quick Take" Video Series
Dave Menchetti participated in the ISBA's Quick Take video series, speaking on the topic of AMA impairment ratings in workers' compensation.
November 1, 2016
Michael A. Rom Joins CHNM
CHNM welcomes Michael A. Rom as an associate attorney, effective October 24, 2016. Mike brings substantial workers' compensation experience and will exclusively represent injured workers.
June 30, 2016
Tips from CHNM
Practical guidance from Cullen, Haskins, Nicholson & Menchetti for workers who have been injured on the job and are navigating the workers' compensation system.
March 1, 2016
Chuck Haskins and Dave Menchetti Named in Top 10 Workers' Compensation Lawyers
Chuck Haskins and Dave Menchetti have been named in the Top 10 Leading Workers' Compensation Lawyers based on surveys by Leading Lawyers, as published in the March 2016 Consumer Edition.