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Brendan Robert Appel
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Biography
Mr. Appel has practiced law at some of Chicago’s top law firms, including Katten Muchin Rosenman, and has successfully assisted small to middle-market corporations and individual clients in resolving all types of commercial and intellectual property disputes.
He also serves as general counsel and assists the boards of directors of many of his client’s companies, and also serves as an elected trustee in Northfield Township.
In addition, he assists clients in residential and small commercial real estate transactions throughout the Chicagoland area and recently served as Vice President and General Counsel to a local title company.
Mr. Appel has successfully assisted small to middle-market corporations and individual clients in resolving all types of commercial and intellectual property disputes, including Internet law. In addition, he assists clients in residential and small commercial real estate transactions throughout the Chicagoland area and recently served as Vice President and General Counsel to a local title company.
Mr. Appel has also devoted significant time to several Pro Bono litigation and counseling matters. In particular, he has assisted clients of the Center for Disability and Elder Law, where Mr. Appel served as a Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) fellow.
Mr. Appel is admitted to practice in Illinois, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Mr. Appel earned his law degree from DePaul University College of Law with honors and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, a distinguished legal society reserved for the top law school graduates across the country.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
26 years | 150 cases
Real Estate
20%
24 years | 300 cases
Car Accident
15%
24 years | 50 cases
Commercial Real Estate
15%
24 years | 200 cases
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Licensed in Illinois for 25 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2000
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Location
The Law Offices of Brendan R. Appel, LLC
191 Waukegan Road, Suite 360, Northfield, IL, 60093
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Posted by Michael | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Real Estate Lawyer
I recently used Brendan for the purchase of a piece of property that I used to build a new house. Having never built a home before there were several steps in the process that were new to me. Brendan was very helpful and thorough in explaining to me everything and guiding me into making educated de...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2015 | Real Estate
Very satisfied clients!
Brendan's firm did a brilliant job helping us with the sale of our home. Their perseverance was exceptional and they kept us informed at every step. We recommend them most highly and without reservation.
Posted by Chris | June 04, 2014 | Residential
A true professional
If you are looking for a lawyer. You will not do better than Brendan Appel. When I was in the market for my first house, like most first time buyers I was very nervous about all the contracts and legal documents that went into purchasing a home. It's quit daunting. I was referred to Brendan through a...
Brendan Robert Appel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Brendan for decades. A detail oriented, strategic thinker, Mr. Appel is an excellent advocate for his clients. Brendan is highly skilled, incredibly thorough, and very personable. I do not hesitate to refer clients to him. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"I endorse Brendan 100%. He is more than detailed, thoughtful, strategic and professional. I have recommended him to both family, friends and others without hesitation. He is terrific."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
1999
Best Oralist, Intellectual Property Moot Court Comp, Lefkowitz Intellectual Property Moot Court Competition
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Member, Law Offices of Brendan R. Appel, LLC
2009 - Present
Trustee, Northfield Township
2003 - 2013
President, The Law Offices of Brendan R. Appel, P.C.
2002 - 2003
Associate, Levenfeld Pearlstein
2000 - 2002
Associate, Katten Muchin Rosenmann
Associations
2009 - Present
Northfield TownshipTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
Full Price Settlement
Obtained Full Price Settlement
Breaching Buyer Made to Pay
Favorable Settlement
Foreclosure Resolved
Favorable Settlement
Framed Teen Proven Innoncent
Not Guilty
Education
2000
DePaul University College of Law
Juris Doctorate (with honors, Order of the Coif)
1997
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Landlord-Tenant Law: Leases, Evictions, Litigation, and Settlements
Ethics in Landlord Tenant Litigation
2013
Koenig & Strey Meeting
Basic Drafting of Real Estate Contracts
Publications
2016
B.A. Legal Blog
Tips for the Real Estate Seller
2016
B.A. Legal Blog
Tips for the Real Estate Buyer
2016
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Landlord Obligations and Tenant Rights
2016
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Lease Drafting and Tenant Accomodations
2015
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Ethics in Landlord Tenant Litigation
Languages
English
German
Activity
Legal Answers