Shell J. Bleiweiss

Shell J. Bleiweiss

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-40%), Hourly ($350/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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My purpose in leaving big law firms and forming my own small firm was to provide the same big firm legal services to clients at alower cost with more... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Carla Womack”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, about 5 years ago.

Client Review: Mr. Bleiweiss is one of the most caring professional individuals I have ever met. From the moment I stepped into his office I knew that he was... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements


Robert Alan Cohen

Shell is one of the best known and most reliable environmental lawyers in this area. He has a high degree of professionalism and an easy manner. He... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Cohen , Chicago (IL), About 1 month ago
Meyer Y. Silber

Shell, is a most knowledgeable lawyer and relied on by many.

Endorsement from lawyer: Meyer Silber , New York (NY), Almost 5 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

31 years since Shell J. Bleiweiss was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1982 05/02/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Offices of Shell J. Bleiweiss 1998–present
Equity Partner at McDermott Will & Emery 1988–1997
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Northwestern University School of Law 1982
Southern Illinois University Wildlife Ecology
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Illinois Super Lawyer Illinois Super Lawyers 2012
Illinois Leading Lawyer Leading Lawyers Network 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association
Member Chicago Bar Association
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Dealing with OSHA, The Most Common Mistake Companies Make Unknown 2003
Liability & Litigation, World Trade Center 'Cough', No Clear Guidance to Clearing the Indoor Air After 9/11 Unknown 2002
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Illinois and Federal Contaminated Site Liability/CERCLA Illinois Environmental Law Compliance Seminar 1999
Practical Dispute Resolution: Skills, Tips, and Tactics Relating to the Use of Third Party Neutrals in Resolving Environmental, Energy, and Natural Resource Disputes Unknown 1999
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