Staff

Susan Franzetti direct 312.251.5590 sf@nijmanfranzetti.com	Jennifer Nijman direct 312.251.5255 jn@nijmanfranzetti.com	Linda B. Backe direct 312.251.5590 lb@nijmanfranzetti.com

Clients and peers know Jennifer Nijman and Susan Franzetti as two of the state’s most respected environmental lawyers. Now, these two leaders have come together to form a new law firm that will provide exceptional experience and knowledge for clients with environmental concerns.

What their peers and clients have said:

Chambers & Partners USA, The Client’s Guide
Nijman “brings a sharp legal mind and effective negotiation skills to the table.” She is “extremely bright and insightful” and “a tremendous talent.” Nijman brings “creative and knowledgeable advocacy and understanding of agency employees and methods” and is “always impressive.”

Franzetti is “the first person I would refer any work to in a conflict.” She is “fabulous” and the “bearer of an impeccable market reputation.”“One of the finest environmental lawyers in the USA; honest, professional, tactful and a bulldog when the need arises.”

Best Lawyers in America
Nijman and Franzetti are both listed in Best Lawyers in America.

Super Lawyers
Since 2005, Nijman and Franzetti have been designated as Illinois Super Lawyers.

Leading Lawyers Network
The Leading Lawyer distinction is the result of annual statewide surveys of more than 60,000 Illinois Lawyers, and has been earned by fewer than 5 percent of all lawyers licensed in Illinois. Since 2004, Nijman and Franzetti shared many distinctions, including:
• Top 10 Leading Environmental Lawyers in Illinois
• Top 10 Leading Real Estate-Related Lawyers in Illinois
• Top 50 Leading Women Business Lawyers in Illinois