Paul M. Markese
Paul M. Markese
Partner
"I work hard for and am prompt to respond to clients when issues and questions arise."

Paul M. Markese
Partner
"I work hard for and am prompt to respond to clients when issues and questions arise."
About Paul
With more than two decades of experience, Paul helps Fortune 500 companies manage risk in high-profile products liability matters. He handles toxic tort and environmental litigation, having considerable experience in asbestos, silica, and occupational disease claims. He defends industrial product and equipment manufacturers, contractors, and premises owners in toxic tort personal injury claims involving pumps, valves, steam traps, boilers, turbines, and ceiling tiles. Paul oversees all aspects of the litigation process, defending clients in multiple jurisdictions. His clients include an engineering firm and a major appliance manufacturer with a global footprint.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
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Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, 2023 – 2026
- Leading Lawyers, Toxic Torts Defense Laws
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, National Moot Court Team
Credentials
Education
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly The John Marshall Law School), JD, 1998
- Loyola University Chicago, BA, with honors, 1994
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Thought Leadership
Publications
- Co-Author, “Nolan v. Weil-McLain: Was it Worth the Wait? Yes, if You Have a Sole Proximate Cause Defense,” 8 DRI The Voice 14, April 22, 2009
- "The Asbestos Compensation Fairness Act," DRI For the Defense, June 2003
- "Courts Reshape Conspiracy Litigation in Illinois," 1 Toxic Exposure Litigation, Issue 1, 2000
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Eighty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 18, 2022
Interests
Did you know...
Paul spends most of his free time with his family, exercising, and walking his dog.
Thought Leadership
Publications
- Co-Author, “Nolan v. Weil-McLain: Was it Worth the Wait? Yes, if You Have a Sole Proximate Cause Defense,” 8 DRI The Voice 14, April 22, 2009
- "The Asbestos Compensation Fairness Act," DRI For the Defense, June 2003
- "Courts Reshape Conspiracy Litigation in Illinois," 1 Toxic Exposure Litigation, Issue 1, 2000
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- 101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 17, 2023
- Eighty-Seven Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 18, 2022
Paul's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Aug 17, 2023
101 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch