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Alan James Brinkmeier

Also known as Al Brinkmeier

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Practice Areas

29% Lawsuits / Disputes
28 years
24% Litigation
28 years
24% Personal Injury
28 years
23% State, Local And Municipal Law
28 years

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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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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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“Clear and Concise”

Posted by: Paul, 2010-10-11 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Clear and concise explanation of my inquiries. Thank you

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“City of Hickory Hills Police Department”

Posted by: a Wrongful Death client, 2009-04-20 almost 3 years ago.

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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36 endorsements

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Mr. Brinkmeier is both experienced and perceptive in his areas of law practice. I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Tazewell Shepard , Huntsville (AL), 2 months ago

I endorse this lawyer. I really enjoy reading the answers he provides on Avvo.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Forkan , Homer Glen (IL), 3 months ago

Résumé

License

28 years since Alan James Brinkmeier was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Illinois	Active And Authorized To Practice Law	1984	12/06/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Member at Brinkmeier Law Group LLC	2009–present
Commissioner at City of Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission	1996–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
Super Lawyer 2012	Super Lawyers	2012
Leading Lawyer 2012	Leading Lawyer	2012

See all 19 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board	DuPage Business Council	2009-present
Trustee	Elmhurst College	1997-present

See all 14 association entries

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Contribution

Reputation Level 20

Answers:	24,466	Legal Answers
	235	Best Answers
	10,507	Answers marked as good
Guides:	424	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

Bennett v. Southwest Airlines (Flight 1248 Midway)

Outcome: 484 F.3d 907 (7th Cir. 2007)

Aviation Underwriters, Inc. v. Aon Aviation, Inc.

Outcome: 812 N.E. 2d 369 (2004)

Jo Lou Mio v. Alberto Culver Company

Outcome: 715 N.E.2d 309 (1999)

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Co-Author "Illinois' Restrictive Approach to Insurer's Recovering the Cost of Defending Insured's,"	Illinois Bar Journal	2007
"Damages: "A Few More Stitches for the Deep Pocket?	DCBA Brief of the DuPage County Bar Association	2003

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation 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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