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Illinois Construction Law firms that offer expert services to the Building Trades Industry.

Timothy J Bates Law Firm - 1112 W Main Street Belleville (County: St. Clair) IL 62220
Telephone: 618-310-1463 Fax: 618-310-1465 Email: tim62220@aol.com States: Illinois and St Louis
Description: Bates Law Firm concentrating in Construction Law in Southern Illinois and St. Louis, Providing Legal Services to Property Owners, Tenants, Builders and Building Professionals in St. Clair County, Madison County & St. Louis County

Cassiday, Schade & Gloor 20 N. Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 telephone:312-641-3100 fax:312-444-1669
email: WJF@cs-g.com - Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana- The Construction Practice Group at Cassiday, Schade & Gloor is well recognized for its expertise. We counsel industry clients in all phases of the construction process, including: contract negotiation and site preparation; project and post-project dispute resolution: and the litigation of personal injury, property damage, and commercial lawsuits. The Construction Practice Group represents diverse construction industry clients, including general contractors, owners and developers, subcontractors, architects and engineers. We are involved in numerous, high exposure construction projects and work closely with our clients to prevent and avoid disputes, injury and damage. Our litigators have been involved in the most significant catastrophic multi-injury cases filed in this jurisdiction with excellent results. The attorneys in our group have a thorough understanding of the construction process and the complex insurance and contractual issues involved in this process. When litigation ensues, we have the breadth of courtroom and trial experience necessary to prevail, and have extensive contacts with experts in all phases of the construction industry.

Clifford Law Offices -120 North LaSalle Street 31st Floor Chicago, Illinois 60602 Telephone: (312) 899-9090 Fax: (312) 251-1160 Email: TKP@CliffordLaw.com Accidents on the job unfortunately occur when machinery, equipment or the workplace itself are unsafe. With the abrogation of the Structural Work Act in Illinois, injured workers and their families may sue on several tort theories of liability, including negligence and strict liability.Clifford Law Offices represents many workers who have been injured while on the job.

DAAR, FISHER, KANARIS & VANEK, P.C. - 200 South Wacker Drive Suite 3350 Chicago, Illinois 60606
Telephone (312) 474-1400 Telecopier (312) 474-1410
Daar, Fisher, Kanaris & Vanek, P.C.'s Construction Law Practice handles all types of construction-related matters. In addition to representing architects and engineers as part of its professional liability practice, DFK&V represents owners, developers, contractors, construction managers and subcontractors in cases ranging from contract disputes, negligence claims, suits alleging statutory violations, building material claims, delay damages, code issues and mechanics lien claims.

Fabyanske Law Firm - The law firm of Fabyanske, Westra, Hart, & Thomson, P.A. concentrates on providing legal services to the real estate and construction industries. We have worked extensively in both the public and private sectors, and our clients span all sectors of the industry, and include contractors, owners, design professionals, subcontractors, sureties, insurers and lenders across the United States. Because of our experience in resolving disputes, many clients engage the firm for preventive planning. Such planning includes contract review and negotiation and risk allocation advice. In today’s complex legal and business environment, poor planning can result in catastrophic losses. Contact: Ryan Miner – Business Development, 612-359-7679, rminer@fwhtlaw.com

Jenner & Block - Construction Law - Our attorneys advise numerous construction industry clients, including general contractors and sub-contractors, architects, engineers, developers, owners, lenders and suppliers, on a wide variety of business and litigation matters. In the construction litigation area, we handle cases ranging from straightforward mechanics’ lien claims and payment disputes to highly complex matters involving substantial defects in major commercial structures, including nuclear power plant and skyscraper construction projects. The Firm has provided litigation counsel in numerous high-profile construction disputes. Jenner & Block consistently delivers outstanding results in corporate transactions and secures major litigation victories for clients from the trial level through the United States Supreme Court. Our more than 400 attorneys located in Chicago, Dallas, New York and Washington, DC offer substantial experience in a broad range of legal areas. We have grown and prospered because of our dedication and unwavering commitment to our clients, to the Bar, to our people and to public service. Clients from around the world trust Jenner & Block with their most complex and challenging matters. Our lawyers have argued many matters before the United States Supreme Court, all of the 13 United States Circuit Courts of Appeals and dozens of other federal and state courts across the country.

Kubasiak, Fylstra, Thorpe & Rotunno, P.C. - Two First National Plaza | 20 South Clark Street | 29th Floor Chicago IL 60603
Telephone: 3126309600 Fax: 3126307939 Email: info@kftrlaw.com States: Illinois
Description: For legal solutions that deliver results, Kubasiak, Fylstra, Thorpe & Rotunno, P.C. is the answer to your legal needs. The firm occupies a unique position among small law firms by offering both complex litigation services and sophisticated transactional representation, turning problems into solutions. With extensive resources to address virtually any type of business or liability matter, the firm is able to integrate the skills, knowledge and experience of our legal team to achieve creative solutions with superior results.

Law Offices of Kori M. Bazanos - 100 West Monroe Street, Suite 2100 Chicago (County: Cook) IL 60603
Telephone: (312) 578-0410 Fax: (312) 578-0420 Email: kori@bazanoslaw.com States: Illinois
Description: Law firm which represent owners, general contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers in connection with contract disputes
arising out of change orders, extras, delays, and issues over interpretation and scope. Draft mechanics liens and bond claims.

Thomas J. Westgard, Illinois Mechanics Liens - 7009 North Glenwood Avenue,Chicago (County: Cook) IL 60626
Telephone: (773) 761-5073 Fax: (773) 761-1052 Email: tom@ilmechliens.com States: Chicagoland area of Illinois Description: Law office focusing on mechanics liens in the State of Illinois - extensive website provides information on the many categories of businesses that can benefit from this powerful collection tool for contractors.

McKenna, Storer, Rowe, White & Farrug - is a full-service regional law firm practicing in Northern Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, providing service in over 50 areas of law, including civil litigation, corporate law, environmental law, employment law, banking & lending law, and other individual services.Practice Areas: Surety and Fidelity Claims Mechanics' Lien Litigation Construction Law

Ogletree Deakins - Construction Industry Group provides the highest quality counseling and legal service to participants in the construction industry. We serve regional, national, and international contractors, subcontractors, and owners, with dedication to developing a thorough understanding of the construction process and the businesses involved in it. Our attorneys have practical experience in building construction, which benefits our clients at every stage of the construction process, from inception through project close-out. The Construction Industry Group regularly assists clients in all aspects of the business of construction. We counsel our clients in labor and employment matters, draft and negotiate contracts for various project delivery systems, develop subcontract programs and assist in project administration. We resolve construction claims disputes, but strive to prevent conflicts by emphasizing risk management, planning, early intervention, claims prevention and avoidance techniques. When disputes arise, we are there to help resolve contentious issues before they result in protracted litigation. When claims cannot be avoided, our attorneys use their extensive skills in mediation, arbitration and litigation to develop, present and defend construction claims. Such claims include contract disputes, changed work, delays, unforeseen conditions, workmanship and construction defects, among others. By taking a strategic and pragmatic approach, we assist our clients in achieving efficient, positive results.

Raleigh & Cahill, P.C. - 35 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3820 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 460-0600 Facsimile: (312) 460-0609 E-mail: info@raleighcahill.com CONSTRUCTION LAW The firm represents clients in all aspects of private construction contracts. We have experience in the mediation and arbitration processes, and in litigation over construction claims, default terminations and bid protests.

Sabo & Zahn - offers a variety of services to the construction industry. Sabo & Zahn is a unique law firm. Based in Chicago, the home of some of the most famous architecture in the world, this law firm offers knowledge and services virtually unmatched in this country. Both Werner Sabo and James Zahn are architects as well as attorneys. Both have had extensive experience as architects preparing drawings and specifications, running an architectural office, working in the field, interacting with consultants and contractors, and facing the many daily problems that challenge architects and others in construction. This experience is now brought to bear on the legal problems of the construction industry. As attorneys, these architects have a unique understanding of that industry, giving them a critical advantage over lawyers who have never practiced architecture. In addition to speaking the language of construction, they understand it.Whether you are a contractor, design professional, owner, or other person involved in any facet of construction, this firm can help you. From structuring contracts to litigation and arbitration; from workouts to advice, you need a professional with an in-depth understanding of the ins and outs of construction.

Schiff Hardin & Waite - 6600 Sears Tower Chicago, IL 60606-6473 Tel: (312) 258-5500 Fax: (312) 258-5700 - maintains a nationally-known construction law practice, representing property owners and developers as well as contractors, architects, and engineers. Our firm's services include construction contract negotiation and team building, general construction law related advice beginning with the conception of a project through warranty work, consultation regarding avoidance of potential claims, and representation in the prosecution or defense of construction related litigation. Schiff Hardin & Waite has also pioneered new legal services enabling architects to become design-builders, and we are particularly well versed in construction procurement matters. We also have significant experience in alternative dispute resolution, and several of our Construction Law Group attorneys serve as arbitrators and mediators.

STEIN, RAY & HARRIS - attorneys at law 222 West Adams Street Suite 1800 Chicago, Illinois 60606
Stein, Ray & Harris is a leading firm representing design professionals, contractors and owners in construction industry related matters and is one of the largest of such specialized firms in the country. SRH provides expertise-based litigation and dispute resolution services and represents its clients in contract negotiations, insurance procurement and analysis, claim avoidance, licensing, and all other matters related to the conduct of business within the construction industry.