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Alan James Brinkmeier

Also known as Al Brinkmeier
Alan James Brinkmeier

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Appeals
    25 years
  • 25% State, Local And Municipal Law
  • 25% Aviation
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Retainer (Sometimes)

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Contact Information
  • Alan J. Brinkmeier Esq.
    Brinkmeier Law Group LLC
    Greater Chicago Area, IL 60602
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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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

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“City of Hickory Hills Police Department”

Posted by: hhchief, 2009-04-20 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: 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... more
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“Great Success”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-02-24 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: This attorney was very professional, meticulous,and knowledgeable. He was detailed oriented and excellent on reporting I would highly recommend him... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

16 endorsements

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Pamela A Wilson

I endorse this lawyer's work. Alan Brinkmeier's advice is based on extensive experience, is concise, accurate and saves potential litigants time and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Pamela Wilson , Santa Monica (CA), About 1 month ago
Herbert J Tan

Endorsement: Mr. Brinkmeier's observations and advice are frequent and articulate and reflect his knowledge and breadth of experience. I endorse... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Herbert Tan , Newark (NJ), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 26 years since Alan James Brinkmeier was first licensed to practice law in IL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Commissioner at City of Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission 1996–present
Member at Brinkmeier Law Group LLC 2009–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
DePaul University College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984
Elmhurst College BA - Bachelor of Arts 1976

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
SuperLawyer Chicago Magazine 2009
Leading Lawyer Leading Lawyers Network 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Aviation Committee Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry 1991–1993
Member American Bar Association
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 10
Question: Were my civil rights violated by the Clerk of...
Alan's answer: 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
Article Publication Date
Co-Author "Illinois' Restrictive Approach to Insurer's Recovering the Cost of Defending Insured's," Illinois Bar Journal 2007
Contributing Author: "Family Awarded $10.45 Million in Crash Case Aviation Litigation Reporter 2003
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Cases
Title:
Bennett v. Southwest Airlines (Flight 1248 Midway)
Practice Area:
Appeals
Outcome:
484 F.3d 907 (7th Cir. 2007)
Description:
Aviation, Wrongful Death, Government, Preemption

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
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
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