The law firm of Mesirow, Fink, Eisenhart & Dawson is the result of the merger of a partnership (Mesirow & Fink) and the individual practices of James L. Dawson and Marc A. Eisenhart, into a legal association, including a partnership. At present, Mesirow, Fink, Eisenhart & Dawson is composed of four partner level members, two (?) associates, and a superior team of support staff. Mesirow, Fink, Eisenhart & Dawson's practice is in the area of sophisticated criminal and civil litigation in both federal and state courts in such varied areas as real estate, securities, anti-trust, unfair competition, RICO, employment, labor, business torts and contracts. The practice also includes both federal and state appellate matters, administrative matters, and selected transactional work emphasizing real property partnership, joint venture, general business and corporate matters.   His criminal practice has included practice in state and federal courts throughout California, as well as Florida, Nevada and Arizona. He has tried over 125 criminal jury trials including high profile homicides, fraud matters, drug cases, rapes, robberies, child molestations as well as misdemeanor matters.   In addition to his nearly 33 years experience as a criminal lawyer, Mr. Mesirow's criminal defense practice also includes litigation of civil matters which are based upon or intrinsically related to criminal law issues, such as claims involving embezzlement, theft of property, and personal injury matters related to criminal conduct. He has represented victims of crimes in civil actions in seeking recovery for damages for losses. For example, he assisted Goodwill Industries as a “special prosecutor” in their actions to recover over $20,000,000 in embezzled funds.