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

15 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

15 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Litigation 10%

Commercial and tort litigation

26 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

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 5
Silver Client Champion

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

171 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement

Better then expected outcome

I hired Jeffery's firm and worked with Paul Sanders when I was served by Strike 3 for copyright violations. They were able to get the case dismissed without paying any settlement to Strike 3. I highly recommend their firm for dealing with these copyright trolls. For those who are looking for a la...wyer to deal with these cases, understand that you do not need to settle if you don't want to although it will take more time. Strike 3 are counting on you to panic to fleece you for money, in most cases they do not have a real case against you and I suggest you do your own research into these kinds of cases and ask the right questions. Paul was very patient in explaining what I was up against, potential outcomes and my options. The only real problem I encountered with Jeffery and his team is that they use a third-party secretary who does not forward any calls or messages. Get the personal contact information for your counsel as soon as possible and use that instead.

Posted by Albert | May 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional. Experienced. Wonderful.

We were really unsure on who to turn to when we got subpoena. We spoke to many different lawyers and had a variety of responses. When talking to Jeffery, it was obvious that he had a lot of experience in this branch of law. He understood what the goals of the other party and he convey to us the vario...us options that we could exercise. During these interactions it was clear that he knew that he was talking about and was a straight shooter. What set him apart thought was when he listened to the particulars of our case, we would really hear him emphasize with our situation. He understood the implications and proposed a strategy that we felt comfortable with. Once we started to move forward with the negotiations, Jeffery and his team were careful in managing out questions and providing us guidance on proper next steps and documentations. We were worried about how to open up the negotiations but Jeffery was steady and provided us advice on what was appropriate. At the end we got the results that was amiable and good for all parties. There was no extensions, delays, or problems with the negotiations because the other party knew of Jeffery and his honesty and integrity. My deepest thanks to Jeffery and his team. Thank you for supporting us through this difficult and confusion moment of time. We appreciate your professionalism, candor, and humanity through all of this.

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Client

During my initial consultation, Mr Antonelli clearly stated the facts of my case without sugar coating it. Not only was it time sensitive, but the damage could have been irreparable. I stated my major concern and Mr Antonelli made sure that it was his top priority in handling my case. After asking sp...ecific questions about my current situation we agreed on a strategy that was realistic for me. At the end of the consultation I felt assured that my case would be handled to my needs. Although the outcome was not exactly what I had hoped, Antonelli law was very successful in fulfilling my top priority and I could not be more thankful for that. Mr Antonelli and his associates handled my case to the specifics of my situation. Overall, a very positive dealing in what could have been damaging to my career

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement

Copyright infringement case

When I first received the letter from my ISP that I was being sued for copyright infringement I thought that it must be a mistake. A scam or something. These kinds of things have not happened to anyone that I know. Strike 3 holdings was saying that some of their movies were downloaded and distributed... by the IP address that I own. Not knowing the names of or how many movies this was I couldn't understand what was going on. When I googled the penalties for copyright infringement I was petrified. I was only given 2 weeks to file an objection. After much research I decided to ignore it. Thinking that they may not bother going after me. But after a week I started to really worry that if my ISP gave my name and address to Strike 3 then I could be in serious trouble. And then they would have my identity. That's when I looked up attorneys that have handled these cases before. I decided to go with Jeff Antonelli and his law firm after seeing nothing but excellent reviews. I first sent Jeff an email explaining my situation. He answered it very fast. Much to my surprise. I then talked with Jeff about my case. The free consultation really impressed me and talking to Jeff was like talking to one of my best friends. He calmed me down and relieved a ton of stress. He was very compassionate and didn't promise anything ridiculous like getting this dropped or telling me it wouldn't cost me anything. But was hopeful that the settlement would be something I could afford. He charged a flat rate which I agreed to. trying to settle this on my own with people that I knew nothing about was just too scary. Sorry for the long explanation. The case ended up being settled for much less than it could have been. I won't give figures but when you are facing a possible fine of thousands of dollars and you don't have that kind of money it can be extremely stressful. I would recommend Jeff and his law firm to anyone who is going through this. Normally I may have talked with a few lawyers but I had such a positive vibe when talking with Jeff I just felt like he was the best lawyer for this situation. I can't thank Jeff and his team enough for being there for me. Katrina an Ed were also excellent. They will fight for you and that's all you can ask a law firm. Thank again for all you have done.

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

What a relief! :)

Today, I received a Cease & Desist letter, which included the threat of litigation, from a movie subscription company I may have been a part of 10 years ago. I nearly had a heart attack reading all of this. I gave Mr. Antonelli's offices a call, and Edward, the law clerk, gave me some initial orienta...tions that greatly calmed me down. Following his instructions, I set up a free consultation, and called Mr. Antonelli. Mr. Antonelli calmed me down even further by exlaining what exactly was going on, and gave me concrete options I could follow. I still haven't decided on my next step, but at least I have a rudimentary plan going forward. If it is necessary that I procure representation for this matter, I will definitely consider Antonelli and his team. Thanks again, Jeff! :)

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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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Vincent Ditommaso

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Curtis Ross

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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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