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Shell J. Bleiweiss

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Overview

Practice Areas

80% Environmental / Natural Resources
30 years
20% Litigation
30 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Law Offices of Shell J. Bleiweiss

25840 Indian Trail Rd.

Barrington, IL 60010

847-487-7095
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Law Offices of Shell J. Bleiweiss

One S. Dearborn St.

Suite 2100

Chicago, IL 60603

847-487-7095
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Languages Spoken

English

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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

References

Client Reviews	Client Rating Former client? Write a review 1 review “Carla Womack” Posted by: a Personal Injury client, 2008-04-11 almost 4 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 Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 9 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer Shell, is a most knowledgeable lawyer and relied on by many. Endorsement from lawyer: Meyer Silber , New York (NY), Over 3 years ago I endorse this lawyer's work. Knowledgeable, responsible, energetic, and effective. Happy to endorse. Endorsement from lawyer: John Page , Tampa (FL), Over 3 years ago View all 9 endorsements

Résumé

License

29 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	12/06/2011

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 SuperLawyer	Illinois Super Lawyers	2010

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Associations

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

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 6

Answers:	6	Legal Answers
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Cases

Brockman v. State of Illinois

Outcome: Won the case and client was dismissed.

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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