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Biography
ALAN J. BRINKMEIER has written numerous articles for the DuPage County Bar Association in the DuPage County Bar Association Brief, Illinois Bar Journal, Chicago Bar Association Record and the Aviation Litigation Reporter and other publications. He practices in the areas of aviation law, products liability, insurance, municipal liability, civil rights and appellate practice. He is a frequent lecturer as well.
Mr. Brinkmeier received his B.A. degree from Elmhurst College and his J.D. degree from DePaul University. He is a member of the Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois State and American bar associations, the Defense Research Institute and the Appellate Lawyers Association. He was appointed and has served continuously for well over a decade as a Commissioner for the City of Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission. He has also served since the mid-1990s as a trustee for the Elmhurst College Board of Trustees.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
41 years
41 years
41 years
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Illinois for 41 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1984
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Location
Alan J. Brinkmeier Esq.
105 W. Adams St, #1430, Chicago, IL, 60603
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Experience
Honors
2015
Superb Lawyer, Avvo
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2014
Top Contributor, Avvo
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2012
Super Lawyer 2012, Super Lawyers
2012
Leading Lawyer 2012, Leading Lawyer
2011
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyer 2011
2011
Chicago Magazine, Super Lawyer 2011
2010
Super Lawyers, Chicago Magazine
2010
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyer
2009
SuperLawyer, Chicago Magazine
2008
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2008
Member, GoToLawFirm, Fortune Magazine
2008
SuperLawyer, Chicago Magazine
2007
Character Counts Awardee, City of Elmhurst
2007
Illinois Leading Lawyer, Chicago Lawyer Magazine
2007
SuperLawyer, Chicago Magazine
2006
Illinois Leading Lawyer, Crains Chicago Business
2005
Illinois Leading Lawyer, Crains Chicago Business
2003
Alumni Merit Award, Elmhurst College
2001
National ODK Alumni Support Award, ODK
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Recommended Best's Lawyer, Best's Directory
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Member, Brinkmeier Law Group LLC
1996 - 2014
Commissioner, City of Elmhurst Zoning & Planning Commission
1992 - 2009
Owner, Merlo Kanofsky Brinkmeier Ltd.
1984 - 1992
Attorney, Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered
1980 - 1984
Paralegal, Pretzel Stouffer Nolan & Rooney
Associations
1997 - Present
Elmhurst CollegeTrustee
1989 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
1989 - Present
Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitMember
1989 - Present
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of IllinoisMember
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Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
2009 - 2014
DuPage Business CouncilBoard
1991 - 1993
Chicago Association of Commerce and IndustryAviation Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
484 F.3d 907 (7th Cir. 2007)
812 N.E. 2d 369 (2004)
715 N.E.2d 309 (1999)
631 NE 2d 1302 (1994)
947 F Supp 373 (ND IL 1996)
1998 U.S. Dist. Lexis 2384, 1998
864 N.E.2d 897 (2007)
754 F. Supp. 1211
634 N.E. 2d 411 (1994)
593 N.E. 2d 990
684 F. Supp. 201 (1988)
934 F Supp 1032 (ND In 1996)
Education
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Ethical Considerations
2009
2008
2006
2001
Be Pathfinders and Trail Blazers
1995
Be 'FORE'warned. Golf Course Liability is Just a Stroke Away
1992
Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses From Discovery to Trial
1991
Liability Claims - Open & Obvious Danger Defense
Publications
2007
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Languages
English
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