Don Tarkington is a senior trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience litigating high-profile matters and resolving disputes for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to closely held businesses.

Don has built a reputation for understanding and creatively achieving his clients’ business objectives through litigation, arbitration or settlement. He has been entrusted by clients in diverse industries to represent them as plaintiffs and defendants in multimillion-dollar matters and in disputes which threaten the existence of their business. He has successfully represented businesses and individuals in disputes concerning breach of contract, intellectual property, real estate, professional liability and closely held businesses.

Don has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top commercial litigators in Illinois by Super Lawyers Magazine and The Leading Lawyers Network. Since 2017, he has been named one of The Best Lawyers in America® by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers Magazine. The publication named Don its Real Estate Litigation "Lawyer of the Year" in Chicago in 2018 and again in 2023. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same community and the same practice area for their ability, professionalism and integrity.

In addition, Don serves as office managing attorney for the firm's Chicago office.