Biography

My trial and litigation practice is concentrated in major commercial and civil cases.  Already early in my career I have successfully tried several matters - which is rare.  While I generally hope that my clients' matters are resolved quickly for the sake of efficiency, I am not opposed to trying a case if the opposing party is being unreasonable.

I received my Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University, majoring in History and Law & Society. Thereafter, I attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, and graduated in the top 5% of my class.  I reside in Northwest Indiana (where I grew up and returned) and on my free time, I can be found running, golfing, or out for a walk with my dogs in the Indiana Dunes.

Education

• IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law

  • J.D., magna cum laude

  • Chicago-Kent Journal on Environmental & Energy Law, Editor-in-Chief

• Purdue University

  • B.A., History and Law & Society

admissions

• Illinois

• Indiana

• 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

• Northern District of Illinois

• Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar

• Central District of Illinois

• Northern District of Indiana

• Southern District of Indiana

Practice Areas

• Breach of Contract

• Shareholder & Partnership Disputes

• Legal & Accounting Malpractice

• Financial Fraud

• Enforcement & Defense of Non-Compete Agreements

• Enforcement & Defense of Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by Employees, Officers, and Directors

• Trademark & Copyright Infringement

• Commercial Real Estate Litigation

• Construction Litigation

• Emergency Business Litigation - TROs and Injunctions

• Corporate Law

• Personal Injury

• Appeals

publications

• Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Accountant, Not Client, Is Holder of Privilege, ABA Section of Litigation Practice Points (Sept. 28, 2016)

• Effectively Handling Experts, ABA Section of Litigation Practice Points (Sept. 28, 2016)

• Internet Minimum Price Policies: Why Manufacturers Should Be Wary When Implementing, 48 Suffolk U. Law Rev. 795 (2015)

• Attorneys, the Internet, & Hate Speech: An Argument For An Amended Model Rule 8.4, 13 Seattle J. for Social Justice 65 (2014)

Speaking Engagements

• Advising Directors and Officers: An Attorney’s Guide (2020) (Speaker)

• New Lawyers Basic Skills Course, CBA YLS Seminar (2020) (Speaker)

• Trial Technique and Skills, CBA YLS Tort Seminar (Nov. 2017) (Moderator)

• Mental Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession (2016) (Speaker)

Honors

• Superlawyers Rising Star (Business Litigation & Professional Responsibility) - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

• Emerging Lawyer's - 2018, 2019, 2020

• Avvo - 10.0 Rating

Affiliations

• American Bar Association

  • Litigation Section

  • Professional Services Liability Litigation Committee

• Chicago Bar Association

  • Director (2018-2020)

  • YLS Tort Litigation Committee, Co-Chair (2017-2018)

  • YLS Tort Litigation Committee, Vice-Chair (2016-2017)

• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

• Indiana State Bar Association

• Chicago-Kent Young Alumni Council

• Center for Conflict Resolution, Auxiliary Board of Directors

Interests

• Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump

• Vacation: Tel Aviv

• Hobbies: Running, Golfing, and Squash

• Favorite Places in Chicago:

  • Lincoln Park

  • Cultural Center

  • Art Institute of Chicago

• Fictional Book: Kane & Abel by Jeffery Archer

• Non-Fictional Book: The Nine