$ 350-500 per hour
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also known as Alexander I. Passo
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Alexander Passo represents clients on a variety of matters with a concentration on: internal business disputes, emergency business litigation, legal malpractice, business torts, breaches of contract, copyright and trademark infringement, fraud, and accounting malpractice. Mr. Passo has resolved several cases successfully where his clients have received over $1,000,.
Mr. Passo is a problem solver. Akin to the most notable historical Alexander, he enjoys solving the 21st century’s version of the Gordian knot - complex business disputes. These types of legal controversies often contain a multitude of problems and he employs an analytic approach to solving them-- first identifying his clients’ objectives and then creating a strategy to achieve them. Mr. Passo takes great pride in assisting clients in resolving these types of disputes in an efficient and effective manner.
He received a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, where he majored in history and law & society. Thereafter, he attended the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law where he graduated magna cum laude in 2014. Mr. Passo served as Editor-in-Chief of a law journal and argued in a national moot court competition. Additionally, while attending law school, Mr. Passo simultaneously worked part-time for the Patterson Law Firm, LLC, as well as another prominent Chicago trial law firm, and was an extern for the Honorable Elizabeth A. McClanahan of the Supreme Court of Virginia. He is originally from Northwest Indiana, and currently resides in Northwest Indiana. In his free time, he can be found pounding the pavement on a run, working on his golf game, or on a walk with his dogs in the Indiana Dunes.
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$ 350-500 per hour
33%-40%
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2016
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
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Posted by Amy | June 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
"Alexander Passo, Esq. has been my trusted advisor for going on four years, providing invaluable assistance on a variety of matters during my successful business litigation. His expertise, dedication, and personalized approach made me feel confident and well-supported during my incredibly complex cas...
Posted by Krishna | December 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I had a minority litigation case against bad partners in business and Alex was the best attorney that I ever got. Alex is very knowledgable and has expertise in his field of law. He quickly found out factual allegations/violations against my business partners for their misconduct, corporate waste, ...
Posted by Herbert Burke | July 13, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I spoke with this attorney seeking representation in a civil small claims matter he was extremely rude and told me he doesn't take cases that are not claiming sums of $100,000 or more very rude my question to be if he's an attorney that takes cases with a minimum of $100,000 and why is he on a site s...
Due to the rules of professional conduct, I will not delve into the details of our conversation. I'm sorry that you were offended by my explanation that I would not be a good fit for your matter. I am sympathetic to your circumstances; I wish you the best of luck.
Posted by David H | December 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Alex is calm sees through the bullshit and wins. What else do you want? Alex has wisdom, knows how to fight on behalf of his clients and get a result!
Posted by Derek | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I recently had to pursue litigation against a former business partner and Alex was recommended to us by a friend. Now, I've dealt with a number of attorneys in my time, and I can tell the good from the bad. Alex was amazing! His knowledge of business/partnership law was really impressive, and we need...
"Alex is consistently professional and able to draw from a broad base of experience to represent his clients' best interests."
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2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
40 under 40, Chicago Law Bulletin
2017
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Order of the Coif, Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
2014
Certificate in Environmental & Energy Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
2014
Graduated with High Honors (Top 5%), Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
2014
CALI Award Recipient 3 Times, Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
2013
Editor-in-Chief, Chicago-Kent Journal of Environmental & Energy Law
2013
National Moot Court Team Competitor, Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
2013
Dean's List (Every Semester), Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
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Top Contributor, Martindale-Hubbell
1900 - Present
Partner - Co-Chair of Litigation Department, Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC
2014 - 2018
Attorney, Patterson Law Firm
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen, Ltd.
2012 - 2012
Legal Extern, Hon. Elizabeth A. McClanahan of the Supreme Court of Virginia
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Buchanan County Commonwealth Attorney's Office
2014 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember (Former YLS Treasurer/Secretary/Director)
2014 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionTort Committee, Chair
2014 - Present
Chicago-Kent Young Alumni CouncilMember
2012 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
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Obtained summary judgment and secured a judgment in excess of $200,000 and attorney's fees.
Defense Verdict
Motion for Summary Judgment granted in favor of client as to whether a personal guaranty on a promissory note was released.
Settlement in excess of $2,000,000 for my clients' shares of the corporation.
$400,000+ judgment on copyright infringement and breach of contract claims on behalf of graphic designer
Obtained a settlement for a minority shareholder who was forced out of his company by the majority shareholder for an amount in excess of $1,000,000.00.
2014
JD - Juris Doctor (magna cum laude)
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Trial Techniques and Tips
2016
Defending ARDC Inquiries
2014
Attorneys & Hate Speech
2015
2014
2013
2013
English
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Alexander earned significant contribution points in 2018.
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