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For over 38 years I have assisted individuals and businesses in solving complicated problems. As one of the few Chicago suburban attorneys who handles Chapter 11 cases I have worked with many companies and individuals to obtain confirmed plans of reorganization. Small business debtors may not take advantage of the new Chapter 11 provisions under subchapter V of Chapter 11 and get a confirmed Chapter 11 for those who meet the debt caps under this new provision in the Bankruptcy Code.
Additionally, we can provide fresh start to individuals or couples in Chapter 7 Bankruptcies. I have also handled thousands of Chapter 13 cases allowing debtors to reorganize their financial affairs or business to save their homes cars and other propoerty which may be lost if they filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. We have also helped family farmers reorganize and get debt relief under Chapter 12.
In addition to the financial and bankruptcy work I have represented many clients in complicated injury cases and have been successful in recovering millions in settlements and verdicts for seriously injured individuals. These cases involve wrongful death, defective products, medical malpractice, drunk drivers as well as other negligence claims.
I am admitted to practice in the following Federal Jurisdictions:
United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States District Court for the: Northern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Indiana; United States District Northern District Court Trial Bar.
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Acquired: 1982
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5320 159th Street, Oak Forest, IL, 60452
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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Had an initial phone conference with Mr. Urban and received a lot of very useful information. He helped me through a very confusing situation and gave me some direction. Very much appreciated his time and expertise.
Posted by Samantha | February 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired Ed from as the result of a referral from my family law practice. At the end of a very emotionally messy and financially devastating divorce, I had no other option than to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. My family law firm was very confident in Ed's abilities. Now at the end of that financia...
Posted by Caryn | February 24, 2011
Ed worked very hard to get the best possible results for paying ALL of the medical bills from the car accident when I was a passenger in the car that was not at fault. Not only did all of the bills get paid but he worked extremely hard to also get a settlement for my pain and suffering which I can t...
"I endorse this lawyer. I refer all my clients seeking bankruptcy advise to Ed. He handles complicated chapter 11's to the simplest chapter 7. All the clients who have used his services are very satisfied. Whenever I have a bankruptcy questions that relates to divorce I call Ed and he always has an answer. Rhea Dorsam"
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1995 - 2021
Admitted as member to practice and appear, the United States Supreme Court
1985 - 1991
Attorney, Illinois State's Attorney Appellate Prosecutor
1982 - 2021
Managing Attorney, Urban & Burt, Ltd
1982 - 2021
Admitted to practice before, United States District Court Trial Bar (Northern District of Illinois)
2010 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
1982 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Advocates Society (Chicago)Member
1994 - 1996
South Suburban Hospital - Advocate MedicalBoard Member - Finance Committee
1990 - 1992
Demicratic National CommitteeMember
1989 - 1990
Young Democrats of AmericaChairman National Rules Committee
1988 - 1989
Young Democrats of Cook County IllinoisChairman
1982 - 1984
Chicago Bar AssociationVice Chair Technology Committee
1982 - 1990
South Suburban Bar AssociationMember
1982 - 1990
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan - Plan Successfully Completed
Chapter 11 Confirmed Plan - Sucessfully Completed All Creditors Paid in Full
Confirmed Chapter 11 Plan - Shareholder retains interest in Corporation
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BS - Bachelor of Science
1995
Technology in the Law Office
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