
Our People
McDonnell & Adels, PC was founded in 1995 by Patrick J. McDonnell and Elizabeth Adels, Esqs. The Firm later added two additional members, Evan W. Klestzick, Esq. and Edward M. Ryan, Esq., re-forming into McDonnell Adels & Klestzick, PLLC.
In 2021, Stuart M. Flamen, Esq., and Michael D. Hanratty, Esq. joined Evan W. Klestzick, Esq. and Edward M. Ryan, Esq. as members of McDonnell Adels & Klestzick, PLLC. Currently, the Firm has more than fifteen attorneys, most of whom have been with the Firm for more than ten years.
Senior Counsel
Elizabeth Adels
Senior Counsel
Elizabeth Adels founded McDonnell Adels & Klestzick, PLLC. with Patrick McDonnell in 1995.
Patrick J. McDonnell
Senior Counsel
Patrick J. McDonnell has represented insurers throughout his career.
Senior Partners
Junior Partners

Julie A. Linwood
Junior Partner
Ms. Linwood has been with McDonnell Adels & Klestzick, PLLC since 1999 and has been a junior partner with the firm since 2004.

Joseph Schwarzenberg
Junior Partner
Mr. Schwarzenberg has been with McDonnell Adels & Klestzick, P.L.L.C. since 2000 and has been a junior partner with the firm since 2008.