Bruce H. Schoumacher

Construction and development Attorney at Chicago, IL

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Throughout my legal career, I have worked with my business clients to reach quick solutions to their legal problems. I emphasize efficiency by keeping things simple. Since I have a business background, I pride myself on being able to communicate with my clients not as a lawyer, but as a businessman.

I have been a trial attorney for most of my professional career, working primary in the area of construction and product liability law. In addition, I have devoted much of my time to drafting and negotiating construction and commercial contracts. I also have considerable experience prosecuting and defending mechanics lien claims.

In recent years, I have concentrated on advising construction, commercial and industrial firms about business legal matters. I have continued to devote considerable amounts of my time to drafting and negotiating construction and commercial contracts. I have expertise in contracts for international transactions, often working with foreign attorneys.

Licensed for 56 years

State IL

Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law

Acquired 1971

Updated 01/06/2023

State NE

Status Emeritus Inactive

Acquired 1966

Updated 01/14/2023

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Work Experience

Shareholder
Querrey & Harrow, Ltd.
1989 - Present

Partner
McDermott, Will & Emery
1971 - Present

Office of Special Investigations
U.S. Air Force
1967 - Present

Education

University of Chicago Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1966

University of Chicago
MBA
1963

Northwestern University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1961

Associations

Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys
President
2010 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association
Secretary, Special Committee on Construction Law
2010 - Present

Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Member, Insurance Law Committee
1996 - Present

Chicago Building Congress
Secretary
1985 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association
Member
1971 - Present

Chicago Bar Association
Member
1971 - Present

Nebraska State Bar Association
1966 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
1966 - Present

Illinois Bar Foundation,
Member
N/A

Illinois State Bar Association
Chair, Membership and Activites Committee
N/A

Illinois State Bar Association
Member, Council, Insurance Law Section
N/A

Chicago Bar Association
Chair, Federal Civil Practice Committee
N/A

American College of Construction Lawyers
Fellow
N/A

The Lawyers Club of Chicago
Member
N/A

Western Society of Engineers
Associate Member
N/A

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Honors and Awards

President's Commendation
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
2007

Recruiter of the Year
Chicago Building Congress
2006

Who's Who in the Law
Marquis
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Who's Who in the Midwest
Marquis
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Who's Who in America
Marquis
N/A

Leading Lawyers Network
Law Bulletin, Chicago
N/A

Illinois Super Lawyer
Law & Politics and Chicago Magazine
N/A

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Publications

Construction Law:Transactional Considerations
Construction Insurance
2010

Real Property Newsletter, Illinois State Bar Association
Basic Insurance Coverage
2010

Real Property Newsletter, Illinois State Bar Association
Construction Law: What's New in 2010
2010

Construction Law
Mechanic's Liens
2009

Construction Law Handbook (2d ed.)
Construction Management
2009

Commercial Builder/Architect, Chicago Edition
OCIP Use Expanding
2008

Commercial Builder/Architect
Mechanics Liens: Remember Those Dates
2007

Unknown
What's This Thing Called Economic Loss
2005

Construction Business Handbook
Changes and Extras
2004

Construction Specifier
Pay-When-Paid Clause Defeats Engineer's Claim
2002

Unknown
Buying and Selling the Design :Practice
2001

Consulting/Specifying Engineer
Construction Lien Laws: A Little-Used But Vauable Engineering Tool
2001

Construction Law Handbook
Applicability of the Uniform Commerical Code to Construction Contracts
1999

Quality Assurance; A National Commitment
Contracts Awards and Contract Administration
1997

Successful Business Plans for Architects
Co-author
1992

Unknown
Mandatory Automobile Insurance Law Effective January 1, 1990
1989

Unknown
Limit Your Liability by Contract
1988

Loyola University Consumer Law Reporter
Co-author, A New Consumer Remedy: Product Recall
1988

Unknown
Liability for Computer Bid Mistakes
1988

Engineers and the Law: An Overview
Author
1986

Unknown
Risk Management and Indemnification
1986

K-News
Representing the Design Professional
1985

Chicago Bar Record
Relevancy Under the New Federal Rules and Illinois Law
1976

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Speaking Engagements

Hot Topics in the Construction World
Construction Law--What's New in 2010
2010

Construction Lien Law in Illinois
Introduction
2010

Webinar
Illinois Construction Lien Law: Currents Issues and Review
2009

CLE Fest
Residental Construction: Avoiding and Resolving Construction Disputes
2009

What Every Construction Player Should Know About Construction Insurance
Moderator and Speaker
2008

Residential Construction Defect Claims
Moderator and Speaker
2008

Mealey's Wrap Insurance Conference
The Nightmare Scnerio: Wrap Police Exhaustion
2008

What to Do When Construction Projects Go Bad
Moderator
2007

Construction in the Urban Environment
Moderator and Speaker
2007

Construction Lien Law in Illinois
Introduction and Overview
2006

Basic Skills Course
Expert Witnesses; Consulting and Disclosed
2006

Construction Insurance
Architects and Engineers Professional Liability Insurance
2004

Annual
Associated Owner-Developers' Construction Contract Forms
2004

Mid-Year Meeting
Mediation Essentials to Consider
2002

Meeting
Contract Awards and Contract Administration
1999

Annual Convention
QA Aspects of Contract Awards and Administration
1997

Annual Meeting
Professional Liability
1993

And It All Came Crashing Down
It's Not My Fault, It's Yours, The Design Professional
1991

Mid-Year Meeting
Insurability of RICO Claims
1989

Seminar
Contract terms, design professional responsibility, dispute resolution
1987

Seminar
Impact of the Repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson Act
1987

Update Session
The New Commercial General Liability Forms
1986

Seminar
The Management of Engineering Liabilities
1986

Meeting
The Contract Shall...
1984

Meeting
Engineer's Liability
1984

Loss Prevention Seminar
Positioning Your Firm Against Outside Forces
1982

Federal Rules of Evidence
Relevancy and Exclusion of Evidence
1975

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