Jeffrey J. Antonelli

Jeffrey J. Antonelli

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 25 years

Copyright infringement Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Copyright Infringement

100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1111, Chicago, IL

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Copyright Infringement 100%

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

16 years | 5,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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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

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Jeffrey J. Antonelli's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

174 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 64 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

No fuss settlement when I needed it.

When I received a notice that I was being sued, I reached out to lawyer after lawyer over the course of that first week, and Jeffrey was the first (and ultimately only) one to respond, and only a few hours after I had reached out on a Saturday, at that. What followed was a relatively easy settlement ...process that he handled on my behalf while making sure I understood the process and giving me all the advice he could on how to mitigate the damages. In the end, he saved me a large amount over what the original settlement proposal was, which ultimately saved me from having to liquidate my house and car. I would recommend him to anyone needing legal representation in his niche.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

A pragmatic, insightful attorney

Jeffrey exemplifies what a client attorney relationship should engender, respect trust and sincerity in solving a client’s issues. Aside from being well informed, Jeffrey kept me apprised of all actions he had taken to settle my infringement issue. His fees are more than fair and his actions are d...eliberate and measured solely for a client to have a positive outcome. Wouldn’t hesitate to engage Jeffrey and this coming for a person who has maybe written two recommendation comments in a lifetime.

Posted by Arthur | January 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Attorney Antonelli did a great job.

Mr. Antonelli helped me get an affordable settlement from the copyright holders, and charged an affordable fee given my financial circumstances. He also comforted and assured me throughout the process that he could achieve these results, and he did. I think i got the best outcome I could have hoped f...or with Mr. Antonelli.

Posted by Sam | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

ISP Subpoena Defense - Strike Three Holdings

I will never forget the day I saw THE letter on my porch, it was a legal document informing me of a pending civil case against me by a company named Strike Three Holdings. I was shocked and instantly sick to my stomach. I was faced with going to my wife and telling her I was being sued by a company ...that owns and distributes porn movies. I was upset for several reasons, however the biggest problem I had was having no idea at first how such a thing could happen without my knowledge. I used BING and found Mr. Antonelli's firm. I instantly felt better (still upset but informed ) after speaking with him. I had contacted 2 other attorneys before him and unfortunately for me they were limited in their knowledge of such cases. Mr. Antonelli knew exactly what I was facing. I hired him. He was very helpful and knowledgeable about the whole case and was familiar with the Company - Strike Three Holdings. He was able to work with the people that were suing me in Civil court without putting us in the poor house. You need a lawyer like Mr. Jeffrey Antonelli on your side, he will inform and guide you through the process. He truly was the best lawyer for the job. We were extremely impressed by his professional approach to an embarrassing situation. We got through this terrible situation only because of the assurance and legal moves of a great lawyer as well as a great person. He truly was kind and understanding. Thank you Antonelli Law Ltd.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Best in the Country

I never thought I would be one of those people who was suddenly served with a lawsuit. Yet, that was the exact position I found myself in. I didn’t know what to do, so I contacted my local attorney. He wrote back that the best person to call was an attorney in another state named Jeffery Antonelli.... Mr Antonelli’s reply was swift. He spoke to me with care and concern for my situation. Moreover, he saw me as a person and not just another client. Early on, it was clear that he was honest and that he has integrity. He displayed a masterful understanding of my type of case, plaintiff history and an encyclopedic knowledge of the law. Because of my unique circumstances, he was able to settle my case for a tiny percentage of the plaintiff’s original settlement request. I have no doubt that this was also due to his legal skill. Seldom have I encountered so great a lawyer who is also so fine a person. I recommend Jeffery Antonelli without hesitation or reservation.

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Jeffrey J. Antonelli's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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Peter Lubin

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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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