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About me: ALAN J. BRINKMEIERhas written numerous articles for theDuPage CountyBar Association in theDuPage County Bar Association Brief, Illinois Bar Journal, Chicago... more
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Client Reviews
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2009-04-20
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Alan did an excellent job representing the City of Hickory Hills in a recent jury trial. His strategy and trial skills resulted in vindication for...
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2009-02-24
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This attorney was very professional, meticulous,and knowledgeable. He was detailed oriented and excellent on reporting I would highly recommend him...
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Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Alan Brinkmeier's advice is based on extensive experience, is concise, accurate and saves potential litigants time and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Pamela Wilson
, Santa Monica (CA), About 1 month ago
Endorsement: Mr. Brinkmeier's observations and advice are frequent and articulate and reflect his knowledge and breadth of experience. I endorse...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Herbert Tan
, Newark (NJ), About 1 month ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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26 years
since Alan James Brinkmeier was first licensed to practice law in IL.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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| Commissioner at City of Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission |
1996–present
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| Member at Brinkmeier Law Group LLC |
2009–present
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| Owner at Merlo Kanofsky Brinkmeier & Gregg Ltd. |
1992–2009
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| Attorney at Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered |
1984–1992
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| Paralegal at Pretzel Stouffer Nolan & Rooney Chtd. |
1980–1984
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Education
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| SuperLawyer |
Chicago Magazine |
2009 |
| Leading Lawyer |
Leading Lawyers Network |
2008 |
| Member, GoToLawFirm |
Fortune Magazine |
2008 |
| SuperLawyer |
Chicago Magazine |
2008 |
| Character Counts Awardee |
City of Elmhurst |
2007 |
| Illinois Leading Lawyer |
Chicago Lawyer Magazine |
2007 |
| SuperLawyer |
Chicago Magazine |
2007 |
| Illinois Leading Lawyer |
Crains Chicago Business |
2006 |
| Illinois Leading Lawyer |
Crains Chicago Business |
2005 |
| Alumni Merit Award |
Elmhurst College |
2003 |
| National ODK Alumni Support Award |
ODK |
2001 |
| AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
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| Recommended Best's Lawyer |
Best's Directory |
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Associations
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| Aviation Committee |
Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry |
1991–1993
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American Bar Association |
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Appellate Lawyers Association |
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Chicago Bar Association |
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Defense Research Institute |
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DuPage County Bar Association |
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Federal Trial Bar (Central District of Illinois) |
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Illinois State Bar Association |
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International Association of Defense Counsel |
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Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit |
1989–present
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Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois |
1989–present
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| Member |
United States Supreme Court Bar |
1989–present
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| Trustee |
Elmhurst College |
1997–present
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Portfolio
Legal Guides
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Avvo Contribution:
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Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
Were my civil rights violated by the Clerk of...
No, such brain-less work by the clerk does not rise to the level f a federal civil rights case.... more
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Publications
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| "Damages: "A Few More Stitches for the Deep Pocket? |
DCBA Brief of the DuPage County Bar Association |
2003 |
| "A Defense Perspective. "Insurance Law: Illinois' New Actual Notice and Deactivation of Tender Rules" |
Illinois Defense Counsel Quarterly |
2001 |
| Expert Cross-Examination and the Sole Proximate Cause Defense |
Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association DCBA Brief |
2001 |
| Redman v. United Airlines Class Certification Granted With Settlement Litigated Judgement |
Class Action Reports |
2000 |
| IL App. Ct. Affirms Plaintiff's Lack of Standing as 'Next of Kin' |
Aviation Litigation Reporter |
1999 |
| Damages: Apportionment Among Joint Tortfeasors, |
Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association DCBA Brief |
1997 |
| Be 'FORE'warned. Golf Course Liability is Just a Stroke Away |
PDRMA Risk Management Institute |
1995 |
| Government Immunity: A Summer of Planting Seeds |
The Brief of the DuPage County Bar Association |
1994 |
| "Give Up The Defense? - Not In Illinois," |
Declarations |
1993 |
| Cabin Door: Alumni v Tracor Aviation, Inc. Refurbisher Granted Summary Judgment in DC-10 Suit |
Aviation Litigation Reporter |
1992 |
| Admissibility of NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports in Civil Litigation, |
Aviation Litigation Reporter |
1991 |
| Conditions of the Land: Relationship of the Dangerous Condition Rule and the Open Danger Defense |
Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association DCBA Brief |
1991 |
| "Hague Convention: Commentary" |
Automotive Litigation Reporter |
1990 |
| Forum Non Conveniens: Sponagle v. USAir/Piedmont Airlines Dismissal |
Aviation Litigation Reporter |
1990 |
| The Question of X-Ray Ownership, |
Chicago Bar Record |
1990 |
| The Duty to Warn |
Illinois Parks & Recreation Magazine |
1990 |
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Cases
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
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| Aviation Law |
Aviation Law: Anatomy of an Aviation Crash - Palwaukee GIV Crash |
2009 |
| E-Discovery under the Federal Rules |
Litigation Skills: Managing Civil Discovery |
2008 |
| Be Pathfinders and Trail Blazers |
Elmhurst College |
2001 |
| Be 'FORE'warned. Golf Course Liability is Just a Stroke Away |
PDRMA Risk Management Institute |
1995 |
| Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses From Discovery to Trial |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association |
1992 |
| Liability Claims - Open & Obvious Danger Defense |
Liability Claims |
1991 |
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