Litigation lawyers in Illinois

Firm: Thomas W. Drexler

221 North LaSalle Street , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Litigation

We are firmly committed to work for our clients with a practical focus on achieving results. The best means of resolution will be pursued with quality representation that makes economic sense for clients who reluctantly find themselves in legal difficulty. Where court litigation cannot be avoided, we strive to keep litigation costs in line with the anticipated outcome.. Many of our clients have come to us disappointed with the lack of personal attention and high cost of dealing with large law firms. We work to handle our cases efficiently and keep our clients fully informed. Your case will be handled by an attorney, and you will not have to be limited to discussing your matter with paralegals or clerks.. With over 30 years experience, you can trust the Law Office of Thomas W. Drexler to know how to best accomplish the results you need.

Firm: Barrett, Twomey, Broom, Hughes, & Hoke, LLP

100 North Illinois Avenue , Carbondale , Illinois 62902

Practice Areas: Litigation

24330 Leski Lane , Plainfield , Illinois 60585

Practice Areas: Litigation

Mr. Person was born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Starkville, Mississippi. He obtained his undergraduate degree in English from Florida A&M University where he graduated with honors. Mr. Person then played professional baseball with the Atlanta Braves organization and obtained his MBA from DePaul University in Chicago.  He attended law school at the Northern Illinois University College of Law in DeKalb, Illinois.Mr. Person frequently writes on a variety of topics relating to small business owners. Mr. Person's broad professional experience makes him the ideal attorney for the entrepreneur minded individual or business. Whether your needs require Mr. Person's detail oriented transactional expertise (or his talents involving business litigation, Mr. Person will zealously represent your interests.EducationNorthern Illinois University         DeKalb, IL Juris DoctorDePaul University                        Chicago, IL MBA – MarketingFlorida A&M University               Tallahassee, FL BA – EnglishBar AdmissionsAdmitted to Bar, State of Illinois, 2006Admitted to United States District Court, Northern Illinois, 2007Affiliations:Member, Illinois State Bar AssociationRepresentative ClientsAyo, Inc.KCMG Properties, LLCLatest Creations, Inc.Wholely Living Simply Living, Inc.Fight for Us, Inc.Northshore Amateur Sports Academy, Inc.

Firm: Zieske Law

53 W. Jackson Blvd. , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: Litigation

Zieske Law is the entrepreneur's solution for commercial litigation, handling disputes for small businesses, entrepreneurs and others involving contracts and leases, lost profits, trade secrets, competition, consumer fraud, consignments, property rights and property damage, trusts and estates, copyright and trademark, licenses, franchises and business governance.. Located in the historic Monadnock Building in the Chicago Loop, across from Federal Plaza.

Firm: Jakubs & Wigoda, LLP

53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 718 , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Illinois Advocates, LLC

77 W. Washington St. , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Litigation

Bill Tasch is the Managing Partner at Illinois Advocates. Mr. Tasch concentrates his own practice in litigation in both state and federal court. He has practiced in courts throughout Illinois and the larger Midwest region at the trial and appellate level. Mr. Tasch frequently represents union organizations in a variety of contexts, including defense of general claims in litigation, representation on subrogation matters, and prosecuting complex ERISA funds collection suits. Mr. Tasch also represents businesses of all sizes in a variety of commercial litigation disputes. His experience includes contract issues, partnership disputes, and veil-piercing litigation. Institutional clients rely upon Mr. Tasch for advice on various compliance and litigation avoidance issues. Mr. Tasch is also experienced in real estate transactions, particularly in bank-owned (REO) sales, short-sales, and sales of investment and distressed properties. Prior to joining Illinois Advocates, Mr. Tasch was a litigation associate concentrating on litigation matters for banks and small businesses. He graduated first in his class from Bradley University and magna cum laude from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. At Loyola, Bill was a member of the Law Review and the National Moot Court Team. While in law school, Bill worked on financial regulatory enforcement as an intern with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Bill was selected for the 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 Illinois Rising Stars list by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Magazine. Bill lives in Wheaton, Illinois with his wife and two sons.

Firm: Law Office of Walter Schummer

137 W Park Ave Route 176 , Libertyville , Illinois 60048

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi P.C.

15 Spinning Wheel Road , Hinsdale , Illinois 60521

Practice Areas: Litigation

With over 24 years of legal experience, Vince provides his clients with a wide-ranging skill set for solving most legal problems. For many years Vince's practice focused on both trial work and appellate litigation handling a diverse array of cases, including criminal matters, personal injury and property damage claims, non-compete/non-solicitation disputes, business dissolution and accounting actions, probate and guardianship cases, discrimination and civil rights claims, construction defect, mechanic’s lien and breach of contract claims, UCC, banking and foreclosure matters, and municipal zoning hearings. Vince has conducted hundreds of trials, evidentiary hearings, and arbitrations/mediations, and prepared and argued more than 40 appeals in state and federal court.. Over the years, Vince used his vast knowledge of the law to expand his practice to include estate planning, employment matters, and pension and disability claims. As the business world evolves, so does his practice. Vince's pragmatic and no non-sense approach can be a great asset to you and your business.

Firm: WINSTON & STRAWN LLP

35 West Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Pluymert, MacDonald & Hargrove, Ltd.

2300 Barrington Road , Hoffman Estates , Illinois 60169

Practice Areas: Litigation

Thomas W. Hargrove is a highly qualified counselor for clients facing all types of legal issues, from insurance coverage disputes to employment and business law. Tom has broad experience as a litigator in the state, federal and administrative courts and as a mediator in arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution forums. He is licensed to practice in both Illinois and Indiana, and has been admitted to practice before the Northern District of Illinois and the Northern District of Indiana. He is married and has three children.. As a senior partner at Pluymert, MacDonald, Hargrove & Lee, Ltd., Tom works as a counselor and advocate to develop solutions that fit his clients’ overall situation and plans for the future. With his years of experience with a wide variety of legal and business issues, the Hoffman Estates lawyer has been heavily involved with providing advice and counsel to professionals and businesses in a wide variety of industries. Tom realizes that the solutions to many problems require the involvement of others who provide counsel to his clients, and may often work with a client’s accountants and financial consultants. He provides counsel to his clients on risk transfer, the need for and analysis of proper insurance coverage before the loss, and assistance with adjustments after a loss occurs.. Tom also has more than 25 years of experience in helping business enterprises with disaster recovery, including the minimization of loss, rescue and recreation of damaged business records, and the return to normal business operations. Tom’s employment law practice focuses on preventative measures and regulatory compliance with government agencies at both the state and federal level in such areas as Equal Employment, Wage and Overtime Issues, Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. He is a veteran when it comes to termination issues, employee handbooks, employment agreements, and restrictive covenants related to employment and contractual relationships.

Firm: Huntington Distribution Finance, Inc.

1475 E Woodfield Rd Ste 1000 , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Johnston Tomei Lenczycki & Goldberg, LLC

350 N. Milwaukee Avenue , Libertyville , Illinois 60048

Practice Areas: Litigation

I began my practice over 11 years ago with the determination to make things better for my clients and my community. That continues to be the focus of my practice, and I look forward to many years' of future service to my neighbors and friends.. I grew up in Libertyville, graduating from Copeland Manor, Highland Jr. High, and eventually Libertyville High School in 1997. I attended college at Miami University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business, Majoring in Marketing. During college, I was president and judicial board chairman of my college fraternity, and was involved with Associated Student Government, various volunteer and civic groups, and volunteered as a tutor. I attended law school at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where I was active in Student Court, Moot Court Honor Board, the Tenant Information Project, the Human Rights Quarterly, and was a member of the Dean's list. During this time I also volunteered as youth mentor for the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, taught a High School class curriculum in civics called StreetLaw, and worked part time for Kaplan tutoring and preparing students for the Law School Admissions Test.. I continue to be actively involved in the community. Currently, I sit on the Board of Directors of the Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County, a non-profit tasked with improving housing options throughout Lake County. I am also currently exploring the formation of a non-profit to rehabilitate abandoned, nusiance homes to stabilize housing values and rid neighborhoods of dangerous and often unsanitary hazards. I am regularly appointed by judges to serve as guardian ad litem in guardianship matters.. I currently live in Mundelein with my wife, Dr. Amanda R. Johnston, DVM (veterinarian), our son Merritt, and our dog and cat. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, keeping aquariums, bicycling, hiking, canoeing, golf, coaching youth lacrosse, and rooting for the Chicago Cubs.

Firm: Law Office of Timothy C. Culbertson

1107 Lincoln Ave , Fox River Grove , Illinois 60021

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Kopka Pinkus Dolin P.C.

200 W Adams St Ste 1200 , Chicago , Illinois 60606

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC

1515 East Woodfield Road , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Blaise & Nitschke, P.C.

20 North Clark, Suite 3100 , Chicago , Illinois 60602

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Zedrick Braden, Ainsworth & Associates, P.C.

203 North La Salle Street Suite 2100 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Litigation

Zedrick T. Braden III, a Chicago resident of the Park Manor community, is a third generation attorney. He graduated from the Thurgood Marshall Law School at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas.  He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government from Centre College of Kentucky.  Mr. Braden is admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois,  the United States District Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the United States Tax Court and is a member of the Federal Trial Bar.  He began his legal career as an Associate with the law firm of Braden Hall Barnes and Moss which was co-founded by his grandfather, Zedrick T. Braden Sr.  While at Braden Hall Barnes and Moss,  Mr. Braden worked with and for his father, Zedrick T. Braden Jr., and eventually he and his father formed the law firm Braden & Braden where Mr. Braden was elevated to the status of partner.  Mr. Braden now continues his family tradition in the practice of law at the Chicago law firm of Ainsworth & Associates PC in Chicago, and also serves as an Administrative Law Judge with the Department of Administrative Hearings, City of Chicago, as well as a Chair Qualified Arbitrator with the Circuit Court of Cook County Mandatory Arbitration program and is an American Arbitration Association Panelist. Mr.  Braden has extensive litigation experience in many areas of the law where he continues to win a high percentage of bench and jury civil trials, and has successfully defended those accused of criminal offenses. In addition to his courtroom litigations skills, Mr. Braden has been able to obtain pardons for those deserving individuals who had felony backgrounds and who are now able to work and live responsibly.  Mr. Braden is an active and concerned neighbor in Chicago.  In the past he has served as a cooperating attorney with the local branch of the NAACP, General Counsel for the Chatham Business Association, and local General Counsel for a major Life Insurance Company based in Kentucky.  Mr. Braden, having attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 534 of Chicago many years ago, continues to serve as an advisor on occasion to those regularly working with the Boy Scout Troop 534.  He has also volunteered hundreds of pro bono service hours over the years in the form of free legal advice to those throughout the Chicago area.  Mr. Braden has been a member of the Cook County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.  He has been a presenter at Law Day events and enjoys the opportunity to contribute to the discussion of legal topics online. Mr. Braden, in addition to mentoring law students and young lawyers, has served as a moot court competition judge for area law schools, including Northwestern Law School. Mr. Braden is presently a member of the Illinois Association of Administrative Law Judges as well as the American Bar Association.  He was honored to have been selected to serve as a Judge for the American Bar Association Law Student Division National Negotiation Competition Event at the ABA National Headquarters in Chicago on February 9, 2019. A recipient of numerous awards and honors, Mr. Braden is most thankful for his wife and two grown sons.