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Shell J. Bleiweiss

Shell J. Bleiweiss

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Superb

Experience 5
Industry Recognition 4
Professional Conduct 5

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Client Rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 80% Environmental / Natural Resources
    27 years
  • 20% Litigation
    27 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (25%-40%)
  • Hourly ($325-$325/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Law Offices of Shell J. Bleiweiss
    One S. Dearborn St.
    Suite 2100
    Chicago, IL 60603
    847-487-7095
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Client Reviews

Carla Womack

Posted by: carlawomack, 2008-04-11 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Overall rating
5 star rating
Trustworthy
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Responsive
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Knowledgeable
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Kept me informed
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  • I recommend Shell Bleiweiss.
  • I used Shell greater than 3 years ago.
  • Shell handled my Personal Injury matter.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
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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Endorsements
John Peter Page
Endorsement from lawyer: John Page , Tampa (FL), 12 months ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Endorsement: I endorse this lawyer's work. Knowledgeable, responsible, energetic, and effective. Happy to endorse.

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 27 years since Shell J. Bleiweiss 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
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
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2009
Illinois SuperLawyer Illinois Super Lawyers 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association
Member Chicago Bar Association
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Dealing with OSHA, The Most Common Mistake Companies Make N/A 2003
Liability & Litigation, World Trade Center 'Cough', No Clear Guidance to Clearing the Indoor Air After 9/11 N/A 2002
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Cases
Title:
Brockman v. State of Illinois
Practice Area:
Environmental / Natural Resources
Outcome:
Won the case and client was dismissed.
Description:
Argued case on behalf of several defendants before the Illinois Supreme Court. Outcome established the law in Illinois of when there exists a private...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement 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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Environmental / Natural Resources Resources

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