$ 495-650 per hour
About Eugene
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
39 years
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
40%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 38 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 39 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
161 N. Clark St., Suite 4200, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Eugene J Geekie Jr.'s Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2015
Trustworthy, Personable & Effective
Gene has all the elements of an outstanding litigator. He's highly knowledgeable, reliable, and great at communicating and keeping me apprised. I always feel that he truly cares about my case and getting beneficial results (which he always does). In the various cases in which he's represented me, he ...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2007
Excellent
Mr. Geekie has kept me informed in a prompt manner concerning any legal issues that have come to pass. I feel that he is not only informed on all issues but has been very resposive in bringing these to the attention of the client. He is easy to work with and I feel that his concern for his client's w...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2007
Excellent Choice
Excellent lawyer, very knowledgeable, kept me informed on what was going on. I would highly recommend Mr. Geekie.
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2007
Client Review
Mr Geekie is very knowledgeable and responsive to matters involving bankruptcies and other credit issues.
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2007
GREAT LAWYER
EUGENE, EACH TIME THAT I HAVE USED GENE'S SERVICES. HE HAS BEEN KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HE GETS TO THE POINT. HE IS AN EXCELLENT LAWYER!
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer: Business Litigation, Illinois Super Lawyers
2017
Leading Lawyer: Bankruptcy/Workouts; Creditors' Rights, Leading Lawyers Network
2017
AAV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
2016
Super Lawyer: Business Litigation, Illinois Super Lawyers
2016
Leading Lawyer: Bankruptcy/Workouts; Creditors' Rights, Leading Lawyers Network
2016
AAV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Faculty Member, Financial Poise/Thomson Reuters (West) Webinars
2015
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
2015
Super Lawyer: Business Litigation, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Faculty Member, Financial Poise/Thomson Reuters (West) Webinars
2015
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Leading Lawyer: Bankruptcy/Workouts; Creditors' Rights, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
Faculty Member, Financial Poise/Commercial Law League of America Webinars
2014
Super Lawyer: Bankruptcy/Business, Illinois Super Lawyers
2014
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
2014
Leading Lawyer: Bankruptcy/Workouts; Creditors' Rights, Leading Lawyers Network
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Faculty Member, Financial Poise Webinars
2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer: Bankruptcy/Business, Illinois Super Lawyers
2013
Leading Lawyer: Bankruptcy/Workouts; Creditors' Rights, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer: Bankruptcy/Business, Illinois Super Lawyers
2012
Leading Lawyer: Bankruptcy & Workouts; Creditors' Rights, Leading Lawyers Network
2012
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
2011
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
2011
Contributing Editor, Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice 3d (2011)
2010
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
2009
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
2009
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
2008
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Contributing Editor, ABI Commercial Fraud Task Force
2007
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Faculty Member, Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner in Litigation and Bankruptcy Groups, Arnstein & Lehr LLP
2012 - 2014
Partner and Chair of Bankrutpcy Litigation Practice, Freeborn & Peters LLP
1988 - 2012
Partner; Associate, Schiff Hardin LLP
1986 - 1988
Associate, Husch & Eppenberger
Associations
2005 - Present
Turnaround Management AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
Education
1986
Saint Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Saint Louis University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1983
Saint Louis University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Norton Bankruptcy Institute Webinar
Post-Confirmation Issues In Bankruptcy
2016
Financial Poise
Valuing Lost Profits For Litigation Purposes
2016
Financial Poise
Common Issues and Strategies In Business Breakups
2016
Financial Poise
Forming A Company
2016
Financial Poise
Basics Of Drafting An LLC Operating Agreement
2016
Financial Poise
Splitting The Pie: Basics Of The Cap Table
2015
Norton Bankruptcy Institute Webinar
Post-Confirmation Issues In Bankruptcy
2015
Financial Poise/Thomson Reuters (West) Webinar
Nuts and Bolts of Lost Profits Cases
2015
Financial Poise/Thomson Reuters (West) Webinar
Anatomy of Earn Out Disputes
2014
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
Post-Confirmation Issues In Bankruptcy
2014
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
Bankruptcy Claims Litigation
2014
Norton Bankruptcy Institute Webinar
Post-Consfirmation Issues In Bankruptcy
2014
Financial Poise/Commercial Law League of America Webinar
How to Confirm a Chapter 11 Plan and How to Fight Against Confirmation
2014
Financial Poise/Commercial Law League of America Webinar
Valuation Fights In Bankruptcy
2014
Financial Poise/Commercial Law League of America Webinar
Professional Responsibility In Bankruptcy Cases
2014
Financial Poise/Commercial Law League Of America Webinar
Anatomy of Preference Litigation
2013
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
Ethical Considerations In Bankruptcy
2013
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
Substantive Consolidation In Bankruptcy
2013
Financial Poise Webinar
Negotiating Earn Out Provisions
2013
Financial Poise Webinar
Litigating Lost Profits Cases
2011
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
Drafting Disclosure Statements and Chapter 11 Plans
2011
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
Sale of Assets
2010
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
Chapter 11 Open Forum
2009
Norton Bakruptcy Litigation Institute II
Chapter 11 Open Forum
2009
16th Annual Utility Bankruptcy Conference
Increased Conversions: Chapter 11 to 7 and Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 (Or How to Get Paid In Bankruptcy)
2008
Norton Western Mountains Bankruptcy Institute
Ethical Issues in Bankruptcy
2008
Norton Western Mountains Bankruptcy Institute
Bankruptcy Claims Trading
2007
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
Recent Cases Regarding Statutory Interpretation
2007
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute II
Amendments to Electronic Discovery Rules
2005
2005 EEI Master Agreement Session
Troubled Buyers: How To Keep A Bad Situation From Getting Worse
Publications
2016
Commercial Bankruptcy Litigation 2nd (2016)(J. Friedland, ed.; Thomson Reuters)
Litigation Regarding Discharge and Dischargeability
2015
Commercial Bankruptcy Litigation 2nd (2015)(J. Friedland, ed.; Thomson Reuters)
Litigation Regarding Discharge and Dischargeability
2014
Norton Bankruptcy Litigation Institute
Bankruptcy Claims Litigation
2014
Commercial Bankruptcy Litigation 2nd (2014)(J. Friedland, ed.; Thomson Reuters)
Litigation Regarding Discharge and Dischargeability
2013
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Fiesta Holdings -- Or Is It Siesta Holdings?
2013
Westlaw Journal Bankruptcy
Castleton Plaza -- A Range of Implications For New Value Plans
2011
Commercial Bankruptcy Litigation 1st (J. Friedland, ed.; Thomson Reuters)
Litigation Regarding Discharge and Dischargeability
2009
16th Annual Bankruptcy Utility Conference
Increased Conversions: Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 to Chapter 7; How to Get Paid for Post-Petition/Pre-Conversion Periods
2008
ABI Commercial Fraud Newsletter
The Sub-Prime Loan Mess: Where Did It Come From?
2008
Renaissance -- MorrisAnderson
Bankruptcy Claims Trading: Buyer Beware...Or Not?
2008
Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice 3d
Contributing Editor
2007
Journal of Bankruptcy Law & Practice
Postconfirmation Liquidation Vehicles (Including Liquidating Trusts And Postconfirmation Estates): An Overview
2007
The Bankruptcy Strategist
The Supreme Court Speaks In Marrama: The Plain Meaning Rule Isn't So Plain Any More
2007
International Law Office Publications
Ipso Facto Clauses: Unenforceable Termination Provisions -- Are There Any Alternative Clauses?
2007
Norton Litigation Institute
Electronic Discovery: New Rules Lead To New Challenges -- As If BAPCPA Wasn't Enough
2005
Edison Electric Institute
Troubled Buyers: How To Keep A Bad Situation From Getting Worse