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Shell J. Bleiweiss

Shell J. Bleiweiss

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Endorsements

9 endorsements

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-●●●● - show
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References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Carla Womack”

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

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

Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements


John Peter Page

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

Endorsement from lawyer: John Page , Tampa (FL), About 1 year ago
Sheila Louise Rambeck

I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a member of a lawyer's group to which I belong and he is very knowledgeable.

Endorsement from lawyer: Sheila Rambeck , Peachtree City (GA), About 1 year ago
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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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