Bartholomew Bernard Torvik

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Bartholomew Bernard Torvik

also known as Bart Torvik

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 21 years

Lawsuits and disputes Lawyer at Evanston, IL
Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes, Defective and Dangerous Products, Business, Litigation

701 Main Street, Suite 204, Evanston, IL

About Bartholomew

Biography

After graduating law school and clerking for the then Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, I began working for a prestigious and very large law firm in Minneso...

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Business 25%

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Defective and Dangerous Products 25%

Bart is a founding member of OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers, which focuses on getting compensation for people sickened in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.

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Lawsuits and Disputes 25%

Bart has helped well over 100 clients in all kinds of business litigation disputes, including contract cases, trademark cases, patent cases, debt collection, and more.

22 years

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Litigation 25%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2014

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 21 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers

701 Main Street, Suite 204, Evanston, IL, 60202

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OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers

800 LaSalle Ave, Suite 2260, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

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Bartholomew Bernard Torvik's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by B | August 19, 2014 | Litigation

vs. Push Pin Holdings

Bart was very helpful. He got my case for an almost 11 year old debt, dismissed with prejudice. I would recommend him to anyone dealing will a debt collection case.

Posted by Michael | August 12, 2014 | Litigation

Defense against Pushpin Holdings

I contacted Bart Torvik after my wife was served with a summons regarding Pushpin Holdings. They had filed suit against my wife. We live in Texas and didn't know any reliable attorneys in the Chicago area. When I started gathering information about the plaintiff I saw that others had used Bart Torvik... as their legal counsel. Mr Torvik listened very intently during that first phone call as I explained the circumstances of my wife’s case. He then told us about his experience in defending similar cases and what we might expect in ours. We never had to make a trip to Chicago. Bart Torvik represented us and kept us informed as things progressed. Subsequently, the case was dismissed with prejudice. Bart Torvik is knowledgeable, experienced, courteous, thorough, and professional. I would not hesitate to use his services again and I recommend him to anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances.

Posted by Steven Traczyk | August 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

PUSHPIN Small Claims Case #2014-M1-131257 Filed 06-02-2014 (Roxane Traczyk)

WOW! I could write an essay about Mr. Torvik exemplary work on this case. Like so many others who had to deal with the Gestapo type tactics of the Pushpin Holdings shell company (a.k.a. CIT Lease Financial Group), Bart handled my case with total professionalism. HIs initial consultation was in...formative (free of course), and I left with a sense of relief and serenity that he would handle my case. Bart communicated regularly regarding the case status, offered valuable advice and solutions, and resolved the issue in a very timely manner. He quoted several options along with a fixed fee for each option and once chosen, he never asked for additional monies. Everything, and I mean everything he advised was about as accurate as humanly possible. My career as an expert witness in eminent domain cases here in Florida and my knowledge of and exposure to attorney's led me to believe that Bart was fully competent and an expert in dealing with Pushpin's strategy and threats. When all was said and done, I was ecstatic with the final results. I just wish I could work with him here in Florida! Finally, not only would I recommend Mr. Torvik but I would tell you the biggest mistake you could possibly make if being sued by Pushpin is not hiring him over some other local attorney. Signed Steven Traczyk, Riverview, Florida

Posted by Ashley | July 14, 2014 | Debt Collection

Pushpin Holdings

Bart represented me in an instance where I was being sued by a company called Pushpin Holdings. I initially tried to represent myself, but found that there was no way for me to be able to represent myself unless I actually lived close enough to personally attend every court date, which I definitely ...did NOT. Even though I had already begun the process of representing myself, when I contacted Bart, he agreed to assist me and took over. So glad that I did, too, or for certain I would've been forced to give these people money that I didn't even owe them!! I do research and have an interest in being able to protect myself legally, but sometimes the system isn't really setup to allow this type of thing. If you are having any sort of litigation in Chicago, especially with the aforementioned "collection agency" known as Pushpin Holdings, please get in touch with Bart - he'll represent you to the best of his ability and will absolutely keep you informed as your case progresses along. Very easy to deal with!!

Posted by Trish | April 01, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Pushpin lawsuit

Mr. Torvik represented me in a lawsuit by Pushpin Holdings. I live in Florida and put my faith in this attorney without having the pleasure of meeting him in person, based on testimonials from others. I have received the most efficient and professional representation that I could have ever hoped for.... Bart Torvik is thorough, dedicated and well informed. He responded to all of my questions and concerns immediately. I did win the case and I'm certain that was only due to my attorney's expertise in the field. I would not hesitate to use this attorney again if the need arises and I recommend him highly.

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"Bart is a top notch litigator who truly cares about his clients. I highly recommend him."

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"Bart works very hard for his clients and is an out of the box thinker on tactical legal strategy. As sharp as they come."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Illinois Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Sidney J. Kaplan Award, University of Minnesota Law School

2003

Order of the Coif, University of Minnesota Law School

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, OFT Food Safety and Injury Lawyers

2011 - Present

Owner, Torvik Law LLC

2010 - 2011

General Counsel, Indie Energy Systems Company, LLC

2005 - 2010

Associate, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

2003 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota

Associations

2010 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

National Contract Management Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pushpin Holdings v. Martinez

Dismissed with prejudice

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Education

2003

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

2010

Licensing Executives Society Annual Meeting

Intellectual Property Opportunities in New Energy Technologies

2009

History of Hip

Obscenity Law & Lenny Bruce

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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