About Ashworth & Kane LLP

Our Heritage

A Tradition of Excellence Since 1987

James Ashworth and Margaret Kane opened a modest two-attorney practice in downtown Chicago with a singular mission: to provide sophisticated legal counsel with the personal attention of a small firm. Nearly forty years later, that mission remains unchanged.

Today, Ashworth & Kane employs more than sixty attorneys across three offices, serving Fortune 500 corporations, family enterprises, and private clients in matters that demand both technical mastery and judgment.

Our Values

What Sets Us Apart

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. Our reputation is the foundation of every client relationship and every favorable outcome.

Preparation

No detail escapes our review. We out-prepare opposing counsel because preparation is what separates competent advocacy from extraordinary advocacy.

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Discretion

Our clients trust us with their most sensitive matters. Confidentiality is not a policy — it is a promise we honor without exception.

Results

We measure ourselves by outcomes, not effort. Whether at the negotiating table or before a jury, we are relentless in pursuit of our clients' goals.

Independence

We give candid advice. Sometimes that means telling clients what they do not wish to hear — because that is what counsel is for.

Stewardship

We invest in our community through extensive pro bono work, mentorship, and service to the institutions that strengthen the rule of law.

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