$ 350-350 per hour
Shell J. Bleiweiss
About Shell
Biography
My purpose in leaving big law firms and forming my own small firm was to provide the same big firm legal services to clients at a lower cost with more personalized service. The goal has more than been accomplished. I (and more importantly my clients) have been thrilled with the result.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
20%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 43 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Shell J. Bleiweiss
One S. Dearborn St., Suite 2100, Chicago, IL, 60603-2307
Law Offices of Shell J. Bleiweiss
25840 Indian Trail Rd., Barrington, IL, 60010-1348
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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2008 | Social Security Disability
Carla Womack
Mr. Bleiweiss is one of the most caring professional individuals I have ever met. From the moment I stepped into his office I knew that he was the Attorney that I wanted to represent me. My claim was far from an average claim and not many people believed in it as much as I did, except for Mr....
Shell J. Bleiweiss's Lawyer Endorsements
John Borcia
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Robert Cohen
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Shell is one of the best known and most reliable environmental lawyers in this area. He has a high degree of professionalism and an easy manner. He is also one of the few truly sophisticated attorneys in this field who does not work for a large firm. I have left the environmental law area, and I would not hesitate to refer a case to him if the opportunity arose."
Meyer Silber
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Aug 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Shell, is a most knowledgeable lawyer and relied on by many."
John Page
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Knowledgeable, responsible, energetic, and effective. Happy to endorse."
Sheila Rambeck
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Jul 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a member of a lawyer's group to which I belong and he is very knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He's a knowledgeable member of an attorney list and I'm impressed with his OSHA experience."
Lesley Hoenig
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Jul 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Shell for a few years and I know that he is an attorney who is very knowledgeable in environmental law and related fields. I endorse this attorney and recommend him to anyone in need of an environmntal law attorney."
Gil Shuga
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Jul 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Shell has an excellent reputation and provides practical and helpful advice regarding environmental and litigation matters. I would readily refer clients to him."
Michael Wasylik
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Jul 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Shell Bleiweiss has been generous in sharing his time and his talents to assist other lawyers and the legal profession as a whole. I have been impressed with his experience and his insight."
Robert Miller
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Apr 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Shell Bleiweiss is sharp and always willing to lend advice in his area of expertise. I communicate with Mr. Bleiweiss often through an online legal community that we are both colleagues and members in, and I often see things in a different light after reading his sharp analysis. He is not only heartily endorsed, but a credit to whatever client or matter he is working on. Highest recommendation."
"I know Shell Bleiweiss from a lawyer discussion group. I know he is a veteran litigator who has seen and done it all. He is skilled, aggressive and efficient. I endorse this lawyer's work."
Steven Chung
Tax lawyer
David Leon
General practice lawyer
Meyer Silber
Litigation lawyer
E. Golden
Elder law lawyer
Gil Shuga
Litigation lawyer
Robert Miller
General practice lawyer
Eugene Lee
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2012
Illinois Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2010
Illinois SuperLawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2010
Leading Lawyers Network, Leading Lawyers Network
2009
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Leading Lawyers Network, Leading Lawyers Network
1970
National Science Foundation Fellowship, National Science Foundation
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Shell J. Bleiweiss
1988 - 1997
Equity Partner, McDermott Will & Emery
1985 - 1988
Associate, Coffield, Ungeretti, Harris & Slavin
1982 - 1985
Associate, Sidley & Austin
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
Chicago Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Brockman v. State of Illinois
Won the case and client was dismissed.
Education
1982
Northwestern University School of Law
N/A
Southern Illinois University
N/A
Southern Illinois University
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
1999
Illinois Environmental Law Compliance Seminar
Illinois and Federal Contaminated Site Liability/CERCLA
1999
Unknown
Practical Dispute Resolution: Skills, Tips, and Tactics Relating to the Use of Third Party Neutrals in Resolving Environmental, Energy, and Natural Resource Disputes
1997
Unknown
Cost Recovery Under Superfund: Multiple Party Site Litigation
1996
Unknown
Use of the False Claims Act to Enforce Environmental Statutes -- A Problem Reaching Well Beyond Government Contractors
1993
Business Forum on the Environment, Safety, and Health
CONEG: Trends in State Environmental Packaging and Labeling Legislation
Publications
2003
Unknown
Dealing with OSHA, The Most Common Mistake Companies Make
2002
Unknown
Liability & Litigation, World Trade Center 'Cough', No Clear Guidance to Clearing the Indoor Air After 9/11
2000
Unknown
Liability & Litigation, Ammonia-Based Refrigeration Systems, Regulations You Should Know
1999
Unknown
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues and Concensus-Based Communication: Skills, Tips, and Tactics
1989
The Environmental Forum
A Cure fo What Ails Us? Environmental Regulation in the Medical Industry
1987
Chemical Engineering Progress
Legal Considerations in Environmental Audit Decisions
1983
Harvard Environmental Law Review
Environmental Regulation and the Federal Common Law of Nuisance: A Proposed Standard of Preemption
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
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02 Apr 2026
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Can I sue a railroad yard across the street from me for all the tumbleweeds that blow into my yard
09 Jan 2026
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Yard filled over debris that is dangerous!
01 Jan 2026