Jeffrey J. Antonelli

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Jeffrey J. Antonelli

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 25 years

Copyright infringement Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Copyright Infringement, Intellectual Property, Litigation

100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1111, Chicago, IL

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About Jeffrey

Biography

Antonelli Law has represented clients accused of BitTorrent copyright infringement since 2011. We have helped over 5,000 clients nationally deal with over 50 movie companies, including against one of the most prolific filers of these types of lawsuits, Strike 3 Holdings LLC.

We protect people nationally from ISP Subpoenas and lawsuits, including Strike 3 Holdings LLC and 50+ different movie and software companies. With 15 years of experience, we know the discretion and depth of experience needed for total anonymity, or to protect a child who made an online mistake.

Experienced in business litigation in federal courts nationwide, as well as state court in Illinois.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Copyright Infringement 80%

Concentrating in representing people accused of BitTorrent copyright infringement known as "copyright troll" lawsuits

14 years | 2,000 cases

80%
Intellectual Property 10%

Disputes involving wrongful use of model's photographs, wrongful use of person's image on gossip website

14 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Litigation 10%

Commercial and tort litigation

25 years | 2,500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 25 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2000

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Antonelli Law

100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1111, Chicago, IL, 60602

antonelli-law.com/bittorrent-isp-subpoena/strike-3-holdings-llc/

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Jeffrey J. Antonelli's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

169 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bit Torrent Copyright Defense Attorney Extraordinaire!

Sucker-punched with a totally out-of-the-blue lawsuit, for a techno-tard like me, I was totally lost. I barely knew what "bit torrent" was! After contacting a lawyer friend in my home state of Connecticut, I was strongly advised to consult with and retain Mr. Jeffery Antonelli. And, WOW! I am SO gla...d I did! He took a gut-wrenching experience and turned it into something easily manageable, and with an incredible amount of caring, encouragement, and minimal loss, he really came through for me. Mr. Antonelli is the BEST!! Highly recommend!!

Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

I recently received a notice of Subpoena from my ISP alleging copyright infringement from Strike 3 holdings. I realized that I was going to need an attorney to handle this and I began searching for lawyers specializing in this type of defense. As there were none near my area in Virginia, I reached o...ut to the Antonelli law firm for a free consultation about my case. Jeff took the time to explain my options with one of them being ignore the subpoena (which makes him no money). We discussed my financial circumstances and he gave me an estimate he thought my case might settle for (with no guarantees of course). He did not pressure me to sign with him right away and gave me the time to think things through which I appreciated. I also consulted with another prominent attorney in this field. That attorney told me that the estimate given to me by Jeff was not at all realistic and I would likely have to settle for over $600 per title. He said I needed to sign with him in the next two days on an hourly rate (not flat fee) arrangement to ensure my identity stayed private. It was hard to know who to believe in this situation, but I trusted my gut and went with the Antonelli Law Firm. I had two more calls with Jeff before finally coming on board as a client to settle my case on a flat fee arrangement. We worked together to present my financial picture in the best way to get a good settlement. The case settled in a few weeks for an amount a good bit lower even than the estimate Jeff had initially given me. I am so glad I chose this firm. Jeff helped get me out of a jam and I recommend him highly to others who find themselves in a similar situation.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Legal Representation – Exceeded My Expectations!

I recently worked with Jeff on a case, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, Jeff provided exceptional service and expertise. Jeff took the time to thoroughly explain my situation, breaking down complex legal details in a way that was easy to understand. After hirin...g Jeff, He helped me gather and prepare all necessary documents, ensuring everything was handled correctly and efficiently. In 3 weeks, Jeff negotiated a resolution that was better than I anticipated, saving me both time and money. Jeff’s professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I highly recommend him to anyone facing a similar legal issue. Five stars without hesitation!

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Informative and Efficient

Mr. Antonelli was extremely efficient in negotiating a fair settlement. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend attorney Jeffrey Antonelli and Alec Dardis

I highly recommend attorney Jeffrey Antonelli and Alec Dardis. During my recent encounter with Strike 3 Holdings. Other lawyers kept me hanging and treated me as if there is not enough profit to be made from my case, but Jeffrey and Alec spent the time to explain the situations and what could be... the possible outcomes. The entire cases was handled professionally and settled within 3 weeks. Receiving an summon can be very scary and stressful, but having Jeff & Alec representing me made the entire process bearable (i prefer not to be summoned, but having Jeff and Alec was, in my opinion, the next best decision I made when I was in the middle of one)! In the end, I was very happy with the settlement Alex was able to reach for me!

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Benjamin Justus

Copyright infringement lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff has handled a great number of copyright matters and has top-level experience with these cases in many jurisdictions. His approach to these cases is smart, insightful and effective. Jeff is committed to doing the right thing for his clients at all times and is very aware of their individual needs."

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Edward Clinton

Copyright infringement lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jeff Antonelli for many years and have worked with him on many different matters. Jeff is thoughtful, careful and hard working. He puts the client first and himself second. Jeff is an excellent litigator and has particularly valuable experience in the copyright and intellectual property area. Jeff is an expert in fighting copyright infringement cases. He has pioneered new and creative ways to defend those who may have improvidently downloaded a movie or song from the internet. Jeff has excellent litigation skills and a great courtroom presence. He has also done excellent work in the area of education fraud. He has significant experience litigating cases against for-profit schools that claim to provide an education."

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Vincent Ditommaso

Class action lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked closely with Jeff to settle a complex class action at a mediation. Having observed Jeff first hand in a hotly contested and difficult case, I have seen that he is a skilled litigator that I want working on my side. I plan to continue to work with Jeff in the future on other cases including class actions."

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Peter Lubin

Class action lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff worked with us as co-counsel in a complex class action against a trade school. Jeff is a tenacious and skilled litigator who added to our team. I look forward to working with him in the future on other cases as he brings important perspectives to the case and rolls up his sleeves and works hard to make the case a success."

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Leslie Farber

Copyright infringement lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff Antonelli and I have worked together on a number copyright matters. He is extremely knowledgeable, keeps up with the latest developments in the area, and works to come up with creative solutions which are best for the client."

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James Fahey

Copyright infringement lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I initially worked with Jeff on Bit Torrent copyright defense cases and now refer all my cases on Bit Torrent litigation to Jeff, who has demonstrated the ability to provide superior legal services at a good value for my referred clients."

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Curtis Ross

Intellectual property lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is one of the few lawyers who knows the law relating to bit torrent and defends individual for very reasonable fees."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Principal, Antonelli Law

2003 - 2007

Associate, Law Offices of Gene H. Hansen, Ltd.

2002 - 2003

Associate, Campion, Curran, Gummerson, Rausch & Dunlop

2001 - 2002

Associate, Garretson & Santora

Associations

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pazdirek, et al v. Medical Careers Institute

Settled

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Education

2000

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

DePaul University

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Loyola University Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Strike 3 Holdings legal options, Motion to Quash Subpoena BitTorrent Copyright Defense

2017

sUSB Expo at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Business of Drones

2016

sUSB Exposition Drone Law

2015

Getting Commercial Drones Off the Ground Drone Law

2009

Consumer Fraud Act

Consumer Fraud

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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