Commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on shareholder and member disputes in closely held companies, restrictive covenant litigation and counsel and contract litigation. Significant experience prosecuting and defending emergent litigation (TROs, preliminary injunctions). Also handle probate litigation. Previously handled personal injury defense litigation, including medical malpractice and product liability matters.
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1994
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in
1994.
Censure issued in IL, 1994
updated on 03/14/2010
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Work Experience
Owner/President
The Law Office of Richard K. Hellerman, P.C.
2013 - Present
Education
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, with distinction
1987
Washington University in St. Louis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1984
Associations
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
2013 - Present
Languages Spoken
English
Honors and Awards
Super Lawyer for Business Litigation
Illinois Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer for Business Litigation
Illinois Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer for Business Litigation
Illinois Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer for Business Litigation
Illinois Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer for Business Litigation
Illinois Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer for Business Litigation
Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer for Business Litigation
Illinois Super Lawyers
2014
Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service Award